A Traditional Korean Wedding

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Probably one of the most memorable days in your life is the one in which you were married. I know that when Jo and I tied the knot, every little detail has been engrained into my grey matter for all time. There was so much to do and so much to plan because we were both foreigners in Korea. However, many weddings in Korea occur between a Korean national and a foreigner. Most today opt for the glitzy Las Vegas-style wedding halls, but those interested in Korean culture often opt for a traditional Korean wedding ceremony. Recently, my friend Jo-Anna and her boyfriend Sanghyun did just that and had their Korean wedding at the Korea House. It was the first time there for a wedding, and I think the facility did a great job. Once guests arrive, a beautiful Korean song is played on traditional instruments to set the mood followed by a short Nongak (farmer's dance). The actual wedding ceremony is quiet, marked by various drumbeats and commands issued by the officiant. After receiving the gift of a duck from the groom, the soon to be married couple move to a central area where they wash their hands. They then bow several times to one another and are seated. Attendants prepare food and tea for the couple, the final of which is served in the half of a gourd. The wife's attendants prepare the gourd and serve it to the groom and vice versa. Coming from the west, it's common to spend upwards of $10,000 - $20,000 on a wedding. While that certainly can be reached at a wedding hall, The Korea House is surprisingly affordable. Get the cost and links here: http://www.qiranger.com/2013/09/17/traditional-korean-wedding/ -= WEB SITES =- Twitter: http://twitter.com/qiranger Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/qiranger Instagram: http://instagr.am/qiranger Blog: http://qiranger.com The Travel and News Channel: http://youtube.com/qiranger The Vlog Channel: http://youtube.com/theqirangervlog Podcast: http://qiranger.com/tqrap TAGS: korean wedding,traditional wedding,traditional korean wedding,korea house,wedding,korea house wedding,south korea,korea,seoul,travel,ttot,toursim,life,marriage,celebration,colorful,steve miller,qiranger
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