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a korean wedding...

yesterday i attended one of my coworkers weddings. it was my first korean wedding and i was happy that i went to experience it.

some differences: (compared to an american wedding)
  • there were no bridesmaids or groomsmen
  • no kiss at the end of the ceremony
  • no vows were exchanged
  • they cut the wedding cake and drank wine at the end of the ceremony
  • there were 5-6 photographers and video men running around all the time
  • the audience didnt pay much attention to the ceremony
  • no one stood at any point in time
  • there was clapping at certain points during the ceremony
  • the newlyweds bowed to each set of parents
  • they took group photos after the wedding (family shots, but then big group shots with friends)
  • you had to pay money to get a ticket to eat the buffet at the 'reception'
  • you had a certain amount of time to eat. then you had to leave.
  • no reception
some similarities:
  • her father walked her down the aisle
  • the mothers both lit a candle
  • it seemed they had a special song they had played for them
  • there were flowers and candles (it was quite pretty)
  • she wore a white wedding dress
  • he wore a tux
i did like the simplicity of it. at least it seemed simple; however, i didnt like how it seemed more for show than anything. there was some lady that messed with the bride's gown the entire time to make sure it looked 'perfect'.. when my coworker was walking down the aisle, before and after the ceremony, you could tell she was more worried about falling down than anything. she didnt smile at all. there was not really any emotion involved. and that made me sad. even the bride's sister was running around chatting with people and fixing her makeup during the ceremony. it was quite bizarre. i missed the quiet of a sanctuary and the joy people seem to have at home when people come together in marriage. yesterday, it seemed like having the wedding was just a formality that they had to do. i think i am going to have the opportunity to go to another coworkers wedding in may. so i am very interested in comparing the two.
here are a few photos from the ceremony:
myself and brenda
the wedding hall
photos rotated of the bride and groom on this TV..
brenda's family and her husband
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