What is Korean Paebaek?

The paebaek ceremony (also spelled pyebaek) is an intimate Korean unification tradition historically performed after the main wedding ceremony to symbolize the entrance of the bride into her husband’s household.

Do Koreans wear Hanbok for wedding?

The Korean Wedding Ceremony Both bride and groom wear the traditional hanbok, a traditional Korean dress specially designed for the ceremony. The hanbok represents thousands of years of tradition and is usually made of a lightweight material with bright colors, simple lines, and no pockets.

What is a Kunbere ceremony?

Kunbere (Wedding Ceremony) Most traditional Korean weddings will take place at the bride’s home. Also known as the kunbere, the wedding ceremony starts with the bride and groom bowing to each other before sharing a special Korean white wine, which is later poured into two halves of a gourd.

Do Koreans kiss at their wedding?

There’s usually no bridesmaids, flower girls, ring bearer, or groomsmen. Instead, there’s a speech, a brief musical performance, the kiss, and… that’s about it. A meal will be served immediately after the ceremony. On whole, you can expect to leave the wedding within two hours after arrival.

Can Korean first son marry foreigner?

Most of parents never let to their first son marry with a foreign woman. Actually they don`t care that their son suffers because he should leave the woman he love, because she is foreigner. But they also won`t accept, their first son choose a foreign woman, he have to marry with a Korean one.

What is the age of marriage in Korea?

Males over 18 and females over 16 years old may marry with their parents’ or guardians’ consent. Otherwise South Korea’s age of consent to marriage is 20 in Korean age (19 in international age). 20 years of age is also the age of consent for sexual activity.

Can you rent a hanbok at a paebaek event?

Unlike any other, BDK MINT hanbok rentals are “custom” too! We are your original leaders of the emceed Paebaek (폐백) events. With BDK MINT, it’s not just a ceremony, it’s a Paebaek experience!

What do Korean brides wear to a paebaek ceremony?

Wear appropriate attire. The bride wears the Korean traditional paebaek robe over her hanbok, and some brides will choose to adorn their cheeks with red dots, either via makeup or stickers, to represent youth and virginity. The groom’s paebaek robe resembles those worn by the lowest ranking officials during the Joseon Dynasty.

Where can I get a custom made hanbok?

All of our hanboks (한복) are made by hand, on-premises by our chief designer and owner since 1985. Adorn your family and yourself in a truly custom-made hanbok made just for you. Unlike any other, BDK MINT hanbok rentals are “custom” too! We are your original leaders of the emceed Paebaek (폐백) events.

Is it good to wear a modern hanbok in Korea?

Korean Hanbok is beautiful in many ways but not so many people wear it these days. But wearing a modern Hanbok, which is trendy but still has the Hanbok ‘vibe’ is a whole new story and a great way to keep traditions known. Plus we don’t focus on the elements as they are – we twist them and rearrange them to look modern.