I think it's an Asian thing to give a "money gift" as we do it here in Malaysia, Singapore and also other in other countries such as Hong Kong and China. But these days, if the bride and groom are close friends, it is also not unusual to also buy them a gift, usually something they will need in their new home :)
But of course, as weddings are such expensive affairs, it has always been seen as helpful to provide "money gifts" and it is also seen as good luck to do so in Chinese culture :)
@sierraskyeshoei Also to note, for the unmarried, the amount of "money gift" that you have given to the newlyweds may be noted down and they will usually try to return the same when you get married :D LOL!
WHat about invitations and RSVPs? At my wedding we were pretty strict about RSVPs (but of course had some open spaces because we know how people tend to forget) In Korean weddings how much notice are guests typically given (expected to give) and how likely are guests to RSVP?
I've been to a Korean wedding once! The traditional wedding. Haha. I didn't get the wedding at first because the bride just kept kneeling, then stand again, then kneel...then all of the sudden, the wedding was done. XD
But it was cool. It was my first time seeing it.
It was done in Seoul...can't remember the place, but it was pretty famous. XD
Since the new couple will be living together in their own home it is traditional to give gifts that they will use as a couple like appliances or dishes and stuff like that. and the bride uses her veil to get 'donations' for the honeymoon..at least that's what the did at the wedding i went to XD
we give 'money gift' in Greece too!!!! But nowadays the most couples just share a bank account for the money... It's a small gift for their new life! Do you keep any custom before or after the ceremony????
I read that in Japan they do that too, but at the end of the ceremony, the couple return half of the money to the guests. Koreans do that too? And how much do you have to give? I mean i'm a student, i don't make money yet, if i'm invited to a wedding is it preferable to decline the invitation?
TalyaSan, Just one minor comment to your post. I'm a Japanese and married man, In Japanese culture, we don't give half of money back to the guests, but we give a return gift to each person who gives us gift money. The return gift should be half of the price of the money. But I don't think this custom is also applied for wedding ceremonies. In fact, thinking of my wedding party, I spent only a quoter of the money to the guests...
thank you very much! this is definitely one of the most interesting talk of ttmik! in italy we also give money as presents.. after religious ceremony, we go to a big and luxury restaurant and there we celebrete wedding and eat from 3 pm until 9/10 pm! so each meal for person is very expensive... like around 100/150 euro or more (170.000/200.000 원)... i like when i find out same cultural aspects with the korean ones :)
I think the weddings in Poland and in Korea are quite similar. We mostly give money as a present and we do not have bridesmaid, unless someone wants a wedding in really western style. For me a difference was a wedding host(person hosting the wedding-I don't know what's the correct name). And we also have a tradition of bride not showing herself in wedding dress to a groom until the ceremony.
How much do people usually give as a money gift? Or is it up to the person? ^^. Because if it was me I wouldn't know how much to give haha. I'm like that at birthdays too when I decide to give money :).
It was an interesting video ^^. I didn't know there wasn't bridemaids!
the biggest diference for me is that the westerns brides don't let their future husbands see the wedding dress until the day of the marriage, cause they think than that will bring bad fortune to their marriage.... at least that's what people say here in colombia.... so i found really strange that the husbands see the dress of the korean brides o.O
I want to see a picture of the bride! Is she wearing a western dress or a traditional dress? I would love to see a video on the wedding traditions. Thank you for this! <3 you guys!
the bride and groom don't kiss at the ceremony, unlike western weddings.
kahnkanter 5 months ago
the culture of give money is same with malay people in malaysia.... but we can choose wether to give presents or money.. =)
keymohamad 5 months ago
We give 'money-gift' in Romania, Europe too ^^
m3loDy89 5 months ago
I think it's an Asian thing to give a "money gift" as we do it here in Malaysia, Singapore and also other in other countries such as Hong Kong and China. But these days, if the bride and groom are close friends, it is also not unusual to also buy them a gift, usually something they will need in their new home :)
But of course, as weddings are such expensive affairs, it has always been seen as helpful to provide "money gifts" and it is also seen as good luck to do so in Chinese culture :)
sierraskyeshoei 5 months ago
@sierraskyeshoei Also to note, for the unmarried, the amount of "money gift" that you have given to the newlyweds may be noted down and they will usually try to return the same when you get married :D LOL!
sierraskyeshoei 5 months ago
Wow, that was very interesting. I have seen TV version of Korean weddings. So good to hear about from your point of view. :)
TygerBlueEyes 6 months ago
Choi Kyeong-eun has a lot of aegyo for her age (:
alexisdouang 6 months ago 2
@alexisdouang Hahahahaha XD
ever4one 5 months ago
우아 한국의 결혼식은 홍콩꺼랑 정말 비슷하긴 하네요.
그런데 홍콩은 Bridesmaid도 있고 축의금도 주는거도 있다는데
뭐가 한국이랑 외국 섞여인거 같애요.
재밌어요 정말로
TheArbun 6 months ago
how much money is appropriate to give in korea? we also give money when someones marrying in turkey and we can give 200+.
MSFladoodle 6 months ago 2
WHat about invitations and RSVPs? At my wedding we were pretty strict about RSVPs (but of course had some open spaces because we know how people tend to forget) In Korean weddings how much notice are guests typically given (expected to give) and how likely are guests to RSVP?
emailchan11 6 months ago
I've been to a Korean wedding once! The traditional wedding. Haha. I didn't get the wedding at first because the bride just kept kneeling, then stand again, then kneel...then all of the sudden, the wedding was done. XD
But it was cool. It was my first time seeing it.
It was done in Seoul...can't remember the place, but it was pretty famous. XD
jdluna13 6 months ago
omg she's soooo prettty *gasp*
NOKiEStheFOOL 6 months ago
Since the new couple will be living together in their own home it is traditional to give gifts that they will use as a couple like appliances or dishes and stuff like that. and the bride uses her veil to get 'donations' for the honeymoon..at least that's what the did at the wedding i went to XD
SuperSkyheart2 6 months ago
we give 'money gift' in Greece too!!!! But nowadays the most couples just share a bank account for the money... It's a small gift for their new life! Do you keep any custom before or after the ceremony????
Hongkinism 6 months ago
I read that in Japan they do that too, but at the end of the ceremony, the couple return half of the money to the guests. Koreans do that too? And how much do you have to give? I mean i'm a student, i don't make money yet, if i'm invited to a wedding is it preferable to decline the invitation?
TalyaSan 6 months ago
TalyaSan, Just one minor comment to your post. I'm a Japanese and married man, In Japanese culture, we don't give half of money back to the guests, but we give a return gift to each person who gives us gift money. The return gift should be half of the price of the money. But I don't think this custom is also applied for wedding ceremonies. In fact, thinking of my wedding party, I spent only a quoter of the money to the guests...
summyhos 6 months ago
@summyhos oh thank you to share your experience, so i can't even trust books x) lol.
TalyaSan 5 months ago
thank you very much! this is definitely one of the most interesting talk of ttmik! in italy we also give money as presents.. after religious ceremony, we go to a big and luxury restaurant and there we celebrete wedding and eat from 3 pm until 9/10 pm! so each meal for person is very expensive... like around 100/150 euro or more (170.000/200.000 원)... i like when i find out same cultural aspects with the korean ones :)
saiar89 6 months ago
I think the weddings in Poland and in Korea are quite similar. We mostly give money as a present and we do not have bridesmaid, unless someone wants a wedding in really western style. For me a difference was a wedding host(person hosting the wedding-I don't know what's the correct name). And we also have a tradition of bride not showing herself in wedding dress to a groom until the ceremony.
Klamerka01 6 months ago
How much do people usually give as a money gift? Or is it up to the person? ^^. Because if it was me I wouldn't know how much to give haha. I'm like that at birthdays too when I decide to give money :).
It was an interesting video ^^. I didn't know there wasn't bridemaids!
eliisekate 6 months ago
very cool :o)
sahnie82 6 months ago
I think it's strange that people get married in this day and age.
rottenpancakes 6 months ago
the biggest diference for me is that the westerns brides don't let their future husbands see the wedding dress until the day of the marriage, cause they think than that will bring bad fortune to their marriage.... at least that's what people say here in colombia.... so i found really strange that the husbands see the dress of the korean brides o.O
Andreamusic1000 6 months ago 2
I want to see a picture of the bride! Is she wearing a western dress or a traditional dress? I would love to see a video on the wedding traditions. Thank you for this! <3 you guys!
Karaisoke 6 months ago 42
It would be interesting if Hyunwoo also joined in the talk. Haha
SaintOClock 6 months ago 25
Oh! So interesting to hear about the differences...
SweetMissBisou 6 months ago
i do the same thing, don't eat so i can enjoy the food at the reception lol
Jayslily09 6 months ago