Can you explain Korean weddings?
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Korean Wedding Traditions  \n\nFrom the olden times, there has been a saying all across Korea that men from the South make the best looking grooms (shin lang) while women from the North make the most beautiful brides (shin pu). \nHistorically, the neighboring countries of Asia, especially China, perceived Korea as a 'country of courteous people in the East.' This epithet says something about the Koreans' traditional esteem for decorum, courtesy and propriety. Indeed, it is certainly true to say that Koreans are known to be very polite and friendly, and their hospitality is internationally acclaimed.\n \n\nMajor Religious Beliefs \n\nFreedom of religion is guaranteed by the Constitution, and many of the world's major religions are active in Korea. Buddhism, Confucianism, Christianity, and Shamanism are the four major religions of Korea.\n\n\nThe Matchmaker \n\nEven today, matchmakers are used for half of the weddings in Korea. Families will come to a matchmaker and present their young person with their resumes, and ask them to find someone that is compatible in status and earning potential. Koreans keep precise lineage records and these would be listed on the resume.\nToday, young persons will meet prior to the marriage and have more say about the match than was previously allowed.\n\nThe matchmaker receives a negotiated fee.\n\nA note about surnames: Family names are limited in Korea and respect for lineage is powerful. There are only about 300 surnames. Families maintain careful records of their ancestry which are important in marriage, school entrance and job applications. Women do not change their surnames after marriage.\n\n\nWedding Attire \n\nFor over 2,000 years, the traditional Korean costume, the Hanbok, has been worn by men, women and children. Originally, the Hanbok was made out of white cotton, silk or a scratchy coarse fabric called hemp. Today Koreans wear Hanboks in many colors and types of fabrics.\n\nThe Bride's Attire\nThe women's attire includes a chogori (short jacket with long sleeves) with 2 long ribbons which are tied to form the otkorum. A chima, a full length, high waisted wrap around skirt is worn. Boat shaped shoes make of silk, are worn with white cotton socks\n\nThe bride's attire might include a white sash with significant symbols or flowers. A headpiece or crown may also be worn.\n\nThe norigae is a hanbok decoration which has been worn by all classes of Korean women for centuries. It is tied to the skirt or the ribbon on the jacket. The knot on the top is called the Maedup.\n\n\nThe Groom's Attire\nA jacket (chigori) and trousers (paji) and an overcoat (turumagi) are worn. The jacket has loose sleeves, the trousers are roomy and tied with straps at the ankles. A vest may be worn over the shirt. A black hat (moja) could be worn.\n\n\nWedding Feast and Reception \n\nThe wedding feast or reception, (kyorhon p'iroyon)can be a mix of traditional and western cultures. \nAt a traditional wedding feast, you would expect to find bulgolgi (marinated barbeque beef strips), kalbi (marinated short ribs), a variety of kimchee (pickled cabbage with a variety of spices, with other ingredients such as radishes, seafood). There will be many accompanying bowls of sauces for dipping.\n\nThe meal is always accompanied with a vast quantity of white, sticky rice (pap) as well as kimpap which is rice, egg, spinach and other ingredients rolled in seaweed and sliced into 1-inch rounds. Mandu, a dumpling filled with an egg roll filling - cabbage, carrots, meat, spinach, peanut butter, garlic, onions, deep fried might also be served. Soup will be offered, very frequently a kimchee type, or a rice cake soup (rice dumplings with chicken broth), or Twoenjang guk, a fermented soybean paste soup with clams.\n\nAlso popular are a light broth boiled from dried anchovies and vegetable soups rendered from dried spinach, sliced radish or dried seaweed. Steamed rice cakes (ttok) sometimes embellish
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I would guess that is where two people are announcing their marriage, but they do not want to be married by the state.  However, that term could probably mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people.
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Is it similar to a wedding ceremony? If so then just go by that. If it is different you could still use one of them. I think that is really nice.
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Use this site, it has an English to Korean translator, use the pull down menu to select. \n\nhttp://babelfish.altavista.com/\n\nAlso from what I've seen of Korean's on tour they are very proper....brush up on your golf etiquette! \n\nGood luck!
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Mak Andam [usually a woman] is the one that arrange the wedding = wedding planner.\nPak Chindek [usually a man] is the chief chef for the banquet and also act as the TOLL man for the bride side.The groom must pay toll to access the bride house for the ceremony.Pak Boyan act as the NEGOTIATOR  for the groom side.\nAfter the tollman and the negotiator agreed for a amount[usually a small amount, $5 to $10] the groom can proceed the ceremony.This is a harmony way for boths party to greet each other and its show we need to give and take, to be one.\nThis is all info I can tell you now, you can contact me at macpy66@Yahoo.com if there still any blink about Malaysia cultures.
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48, Catholic, American\n\nMy dream is not for a 'wedding' but for a marriage.  I had a beautiful wedding at age 20.  The whole 9 yards, bridesmaids, receptions, flowers, limo, cake etc.  But that is not what I remember. I remember the church and the marriage ceremony.  I remember how nervous I was and how I almost couldn't remember my vows that I had memorized.\n\nI am still happily married and tell all brides and brides to be.  Don't stress over the wedding.  Stress over the marriage and choosing the right man.  I did and I'm very happy almost 27 years later.
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The Phillipene Wedding March\nOrder of Entry\n\n\nThe Priest/Minister stands at the altar and the march begins. The best man leads the way, followed by the groomsmen. Then the groom follows. Marching with him, to his left side is his mother. Behind him on his same side is his father, and to his father's left, is the mother of the bride. \n\nBehind the families are the primary sponsors, with the female sponsors marching to the left side of the male sponsors. Respectfully called Ninong (male sponsor) and Ninang (female sponsor), this is a position of honor. One cannot choose his parents, but they could choose their godparents. They are like second parents to whom the couple could depend upon encouragement and counsel in their married years to come
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Wondering about Jordan Almonds, the ubiquitous wedding treat? These fancy, sugarcoated candies are rich in flavor and in cultural meaning, particularly at Italian, Greek, and Middle Eastern weddings. Whether decorative items, party favors, or simply nutty nibbles, here's a taste of these confections' yummy symbolism.\n\nGENERAL SIGNIFICANCE Fresh almonds have a bittersweet taste, which represents life. The sugarcoating is added with the hope that the newlyweds' life will be more sweet than bitter.\n\nITALIAN WEDDINGS Five almonds signify five wishes for the bride and groom: health, wealth, happiness, fertility, and longevity. These almonds decorate each place setting as favors, tucked into pretty boxes or tulle bags called *bomboniere* that are often personalized with the couple's names and wedding date.\n\nGREEK WEDDINGS Sugarcoated almonds in traditional Greek weddings are called *koufetta*. They are placed in little bags in odd numbers and are served on a silver tray. Odd numbers are indivisible, symbolizing how the newlyweds will share everything and remain undivided. Tradition holds that if an unmarried woman puts the almonds under her pillow, she'll dream of her future husband.\n\nMIDDLE EASTERN WEDDINGS Candy-covered almonds, considered aphrodisiacs, are always on hand (have too many and you may leave the reception early!).\n\nA SWEET IDEA Jordan Almonds make great wedding favors -- wrap a cluster in tulle tied with ribbon, pack a few in boxes (made of sugar, straw, paper, metal, or plastic), stuff some in decorative bags, or pour a handful into champagne glasses or glass bowls. Attach a little card with a note explaining the almonds' meaning (so guests know they're not just an intermezzo between the salad and the filet mignon). Consider using this Jordan Almonds poem:\n\nJordan Almonds for Thee\n\nFive sugared almonds for each guest to eat To remind us that life is both bitter and sweet. Five wishes for the new husband and wife -- Health, wealth, happiness, children, and a long life!\n\nby Jill Girardo
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At Stern Grove in San Francisco. \n\nWalk down the steps of a two-story victorian through a wooded path to a clearing of a redwood grove. "At Last" by Etta James is played in the background. As soon as the ceremony starts the sun clears away the fog and shines through the trees (this makes my mom tear up). We do humanist vows that are respectful to all faiths in front of 75 close family and friends. \n\nWe can walk to the reception in the victorian house where there is a tasty buffet and tables decorated with miniature white roses. \nWe would have a large family table where both sides of the family could celebrate together. Other tables arrange guests by interests or connection. There is dancing and an divine tasting wedding cake -- chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting, and   coffee liquor filling. \n\nWe throw our bouquet and garter from a balcony and make a getaway from the groom's motorcycle. \n\nMy ideal wedding actually came true almost 11 years ago.
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http://kr.engdic.yahoo.com\nType in Korean to get English meanings.\nType in English to get Korean meanings.
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I had my dream wedding almost 18 years ago.\n\nI got married in the church I attended and where I volunteered with the youth group. Surrounded by my family and friends. \n\nThe reception was in my back yard under a big tent.  \n\nThe morning of my wedding I was outside barefoot in the dewy grass in my nightgown putting table clothes on the tables and pots of marigolds that I had grown on them for centerpieces.  My father and my brother (Just home from the Navy) were helping me.  My grandmother, with my mother and sister, was in the dining room putting together my wedding cake that she had baked.  Decorating it, not with a cheesy Precious Momnets bride and groom but with fresh flowers from the garden.\n\nDuring all of this my friend Sharon arrived.  She was not my Maid of Honor.  I had only my sister attending.  My close friends wore what they liked and performed readings at the service.  Her father was with her and he served as our photographer. (My hubby had one best man and the ushers all wore khaki pants white shirts and navy blazers with matching ties that we had purchased for them.)\n\nMy friend Sharon and my grandmother helped me into my gown, that my grandmother had sewn.  We all took pictures at the house and made sure everthing was set out for the caterers then I drove to the church...not in a limo but in my parent's late model Honda Accord.  We almost hit a duck on the way!  What a horrible start that would have been but thanks to my father's good driving skills we made it to the church ontime and without a duck stuck in the grill!\n\nThe service was traditional then everyone returned home for the feast.  My husband had set up the stereo in my parent's bedroom withthe speakers pointing out over the tent.  He had prepared several cassette tapes with our favorite music.  Time has taken it's toll on the tapes but we still have one that works well enough to play on our anniversary!\n\nWe had fresh lemonade and ice tea, a tub full of flavoured seltzer sodas, a tub full of beers from all over the world, wine and my mom in law provided a case of champagne for the toast.\n\nThe caterer served a delightful array of cool summer foods.  A walnut chicken salad, salmon pate, coldcuts, salads and the most perfect tomatoes I have ever seen in my life.\n\nEveryone had a wonderful time and the whole affair cost less than $5,000. including the gown and rings for about 80 people.  \n\nDream weddings don't have to be exotic or expensive.  What really makes a dream wedding is the people surrounding the event...and the marriage that follows.
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This is what I found with google:\n\nOh well imagine as Im pacing the pews in a church corridor and i cant help but to hear an exchaging of words what a beautiful wedding what a beautiful weddingsays the bridesmaid to the waiter Yes but what a shame what a shame the poors grooms bride is a whore!\n\nId chime in with a havent you people ever heard of closing the god damn door no its much better to face these kinds of things with a sense of poise and rationality Id chime in havent you poeple ever heard of closing the goddamn door No its much better to face the kinds of things with a sense of ....\n\nwell infact well ill look at it this way I mean techinically our marriage is saved well this calls for a toast so pour the champagne! OH well in fact well ill look at it this way I mean technically our marriage is saved Well this calls for a toast so pour the champagne pour the champagne
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The wedding is the party, and the marriage is the hang over.\n\n Just kidding.
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There is a middle ground.  My wife and I planned our wedding together... We "ran" off to Vegas and got hitched... with about 50 of our closest friends and family members in attendance.  Those folks who couldn't make it to the wedding were encouraged to watch us online (via webcam) and we have made our wedding video available on iFilm for anyone who might get a kick out of it (we had an Austin Powers wedding)!\n\nhttp://www.ifilm.com/ifilmdetail/2692681\n\nHope this helps!
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Here is a website that tells about how different wedding traditions of various cultures:\n\nhttp://www.vfwpost1503.org/different_cultures.htm\n\nHere are Valentine's Day traditions from different countries:\n\nhttp://www.stvalentines.net/traditions.htm\nhttp://www.romanceclass.com/miscr/vday/traditions.asp\nhttp://www.internet-at-work.com/hos_mcgrane/holidays/2_melissa.html\nhttp://www.romanceeverafter.com/valentine's_day_around_the_world.htm\nhttp://www.everythingvalentinesday.com/valentine-day-traditions/valentine-in-others.html\n\nSince most countries observe Valentine's Day~this was the best place to look for celebrations of love in other cultures.  I hope this was helpful in your research!
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It will depend on the religion of the person (or yu and your soon to be groom).  The person performing the ceremony should have a rehersal beforehand to walk you through it.
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Engagement ceremonies vary tremendously depending on cultural backgrounds and traditions. You'll have to be more specific.