What happens when two Korean families meet before a wedding? Here’s what 상견례 means and what I learned from experiencing this Korean tradition myself.
[Korean Wedding Series] 상견례: When Two Korean Families Meet Before Marriage Read More »
Planning my own wedding made me see Korean wedding culture differently. Here’s what I learned while choosing our wedding venue in Seoul.
[Korean Wedding Series] How We Chose Our Wedding Venue in Korea Read More »
Before getting married, I needed a birthday gift for my future father-in-law in Korea. Here’s what I chose, why I chose it, and what I learned about picking gifts for future in-laws.
What I Gave My Future Father-in-Law for His Birthday in Korea Read More »
Why do Koreans wake up before dawn on New Year’s Day? I visited Sujongsa to watch the first sunrise and experience a memorable Korean New Year tradition.
A Korean New Year Tradition: Watching the First Sunrise at a Buddhist Temple Read More »
Before BTS and today’s global K-pop stars, there was H.O.T. I saw all five members reunite on stage in Korea—and discovered how much K-pop has changed in 30 years.
When K-Pop’s First Generation Returned: Seeing H.O.T. Together Again After 6 Years Read More »
Meeting More Family Before Our Korean Wedding While looking for gifts for Korean elders during our wedding preparations, one thing we didn’t expect was just how many family gatherings there would be. This time, we were going to meet four older relatives from my side of the family, ranging from their 60s to their 80s.
What Should You Bring When Meeting Korean Elders? Our 40,000 Won Gift Pick 🎁 Read More »
A Korean Wedding Story: The Gift My 99-Year-Old Grandmother Actually Loved Korean wedding gifts are just one small part of getting married in Korea, which involves a lot more than preparing for the wedding day. As we prepared for our wedding, there were many occasions when we visited family members and relatives to introduce ourselves
What Do Koreans Give Their Grandparents Before a Wedding? 🎁 Read More »
