THE KOREAN WEDDING CUSTOM

Paebaek

EVENTS + RENTALS

THE KOREAN WEDDING CUSTOM

Paebaek

EVENTS + RENTALS

THE KOREAN WEDDING CUSTOM

Paebaek

EVENTS + RENTALS

THE KOREAN WEDDING CUSTOM

Paebaek

EVENTS + RENTALS

We're so excited that you're considering to celebrate your big day with us!

A successful Paebaek (also spelled Pyebaek, 폐백) event is not just about our team being present on the day-of. Like any other event, it takes much more than that. From the day you contact us, we begin to meticulously plan for your event from scheduling, logistics, and information for you and your participating family members so that everyone is well-informed on what the Paebaek will exactly entail.

Paebaek rentals are also available for our couples who would like to do it on their own.

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We offer five different packages for Paebaek which may include (but not limited to):
  • Paebaek ceremonial robes and accessories for the couple
  • Dressing the couple into ceremonial Paebaek outfits
  • Set up and break down of Paebaek "stage"
  • Real, handmade Paebaek food display
  • Emceeing in English, Korean, or both
  • Logistics planning

Paebaek / Pyebaek / 폐백

What is Paebaek?

Paebaek is a Korean wedding ritual where the bride is formally introduced into the groom's family. Traditionally, the wedding ceremony would take place in the bride's hometown where all of the town's people were invited to a huge feast to celebrate the union of the couple. After the ceremony, the married couple would travel to the groom's home where the Paebaek took place. Therefore, the Paebaek traditionally was only shared with the groom's family. However, in modern times, relatives on both sides of the family are invited to participate and offer their blessings to the couple. 

Preparation: Dressing the Bride and Groom 

The bride and groom enter the room together in their ceremonial Korean wedding attire. The bride wears an elaborate topcoat with flowing sleeves over her hanbok. A ceremonial coronet called jokduri (쪽두리) is placed on her head and a bee-nyuh (비녀) is placed through her tied hair. Red dots are placed on the bride's face which symbolizes her youth and pureness. The groom's outfit closely resembles those worn by the ranking officials during the Chosun Dynasty. As marriage represented the most important event in a man's life, the groom was allowed to wear this uniform, even if he did not hold any position in the palace.

Your Paebaek Ceremony

Family members, starting from the groom’s parents will take their turn sitting in front of a table filled with various edibles and alcohol to receive their bow from the couple. It is also customary, but not required, for distant relatives to receive bows. The bride and groom will serve wine to each set of parents and relatives after the bow. In turn, the elders offer the couple words of wisdom and blessings. They also present white envelopes filled with money to start the new couple on their way. The parents will throw dates and chestnuts which the bride and groom will attempt to catch with the bride’s apron. According to legend, the number of dates and chestnuts caught signify how many children they will bear in the future. The chestnuts represent boys and the dates represent girls. As a public display of the groom’s strength and happiness, he piggy backs his bride around the table which concludes the Paebaek ceremony.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Hanbok

All of our hanboks are made by hand, on-premises by our chief designer / owner since 1985. Adorn yourself in a truly custom-made hanbok made just for you. Custom rental hanboks also available.

Bedding

You'll fall in love with our collection of bedding! Proudly carrying high-quality imported bedding from Korea, Italy, and Austria since 1985. Your comfy dreamland awaits you..

Furniture

We are your Philadelphia Flou dealer. All of the beds are designed not just by designers but by architects who pay attention to not only the aesthetics but also the functionality of the bed.