For this post, I'm going to show you pictures of 2 weddings: my roommate's and . . . well, mine.
Yes, that's right, I got married in Korea. In the Asan Folk Village, no less.
GOTCHA!!!
It was some activity they have for foreigners, where they can dress up in traditional Korean clothes . . . just that the students who brought me wanted to dress me up as a traditional Korean bride. Hey, when will I get another chance like this again?
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At the entrance to Asan Folk Village. These pictures are courtesy of Leah, one of my witnesses--ugh, I mean students.
I had no idea what I was in for.
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The traditional wedding scene.
I was told to bow, so I bowed according to how I've seen some brides do.
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Uh oh, now we're gonna make it official.
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Wow, these brides had to put on so much stuff!
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Red stickers as blush? Really?
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Now I can fit in this scene; well, at least a little better.
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So many other people started coming out and taking pictures of me.
I wasn't impressed with them.
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My "ride."
I didn't try getting into it; but it looked really small from the window.
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Group picture!
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Hmmm, supposedly this is my husband's house.
I guess he's rich . . . hmmm . . .
Okay, now on to a REAL wedding: my roommate's (Ellie)
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Groom just checking that everything is okay back there.
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The aisle, alter, live music, and other random people.
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Here comes the bride with dad!
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wonder what's going through her mind.
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Celebrity moment.
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Ooo! I like the sword arch!
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Outside, some pre-wedding studio pics.
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More engagement pics.
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Now, back to the ceremony.
Now, the bride and groom are paying their respects to his parents. They do this to both sets of parents.
See how each one bows?
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Bride and Groom + parents from each.
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Thanking their guests for attending.
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IRENE!!! I haven't seen you in months! I've missed you!
These are my 2 favorite SeoCheonan secretaries.
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The new Mr. and Mrs. receiving a celebratory congratulations.
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Major group picture.
His friends and co-workers on his side, same with her on her side.
Can you find me? Yeah, I was moved there 'cause of my height. Sheesh.
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Yay, roommates!
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Now that everyone is gone, the hall really does look lovely.
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Melody, Joshua, and their little girl. (sorry Joshua)
They were going to give me ride back to my apartment (I took a taxi there).
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The newly-wed's getaway car.
Hmm, a little something to look forward to when it really is my turn. We'll see how long it's gonna take and how exactly it will be.
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