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Attending A Traditional Korean Wedding? Here’s Some Unique Gift Ideas

Weddings are a time of joy and celebration for every family. The more nuptials that you are honored to attend in your lifetime, the more chances you will have to witness the different traditions and rites from around the world.

Many American couples have deep traditional roots from where their family originally hails. The U.S. is full of people from all over the globe and when they get married, we get to see a bit of the wedding culture and traditions that come from other countries and religions.

 

If you are lucky enough to be invited to a friend’s Korean wedding ceremony, you may not know what to expect. Many brides and grooms want to have a more modern wedding while still keeping some of the more traditional rites within the ceremony. Take a look at some of our suggestions of gifts like the unique ideas from Cathy’s Concepts for your Korean friends to help them celebrate their marriage.

 

 

Engraved Chopsticks

 

Choose a pair of elegant chopsticks with a special engraving as a lovely wedding gift. Engrave the bride and grooms initials or their wedding anniversary. There are styles for every taste including everyday wooden sets to sterling silver special occasion chopstick sets.

 

 

Tea Set

 

Drinking tea is an ingrained part of most Asian cultures. A customized tea set can make a lovely gift for a Korean bride and groom. Give a gift that can be used on a daily basis and serves not only tea but as a reminder of their special day.

 

 

Asian Cook Set

 

There are few things more delicious than traditional Korean cooking. If either the bride or the groom likes to get creative in the kitchen, an Asian style cook set can be the perfect gift. Give them the tools to carry on the family cooking traditions for year to come with their own families. Make sure that your set includes a steamer, a double cooker and a quality wok.

 

 

Korean Date Print Art

 

You can get creative by gifting your friends with a customized ink print with the anniversary date written in a Korean character. There are many artisans that will help you customize something just for the lucky couple. This is a gift that can be mounted in the new couple’s home as a reminder of your friendship and their wedding celebration.

 

 

Hand Painted Fan

 

Consider getting a stunning ornamental hand fan as a wedding gift for your Korean friends. These hand painted pieces of art can be a tasteful addition to any decor while bringing a bit of tradition. Have your fan customized to reflect the colors and style of the couples home.

 

 

Wooden Goose Set

 

Part of a traditional Korean wedding celebration includes the groom gifting a pair of wooden geese to his mother in law. In the old days, the geese would have been real but today they are generally decorative wooden statues. The geese represent commitment and loyalty as the birds are known to mate for life. This acts as a pledge by the groom to take care of his new bride for eternity.