There were two ceremonies. The first was held in a church (more Koreans are Christian than Buddhist so this is not uncommon), was widely attended (300 people or so), and mimicked a western style ceremony. The second was held in a small chapel-like area, was only attended by a few guests (mostly curious foreigners like myself), and followed a traditional Korean ceremony.
Here's the couple in their tux and white dress. Western wedding couture is all the rage in Korea. I can't fathom why because, as you'll see from the next picture, Korean hanbok is SO MUCH COOLER!!!
The couple at the second ceremony pouring tea for the groom's parents. There was A LOT of bowing a pouring tea.
The groom's parents are throwing chestnuts which must be caught in a sheet held by the bride and groom. The number of caught chestnuts represent the number of children the couple will have. In this case, they're supposedly having like 7 (much to the bride's chagrin). On the wedding night, the chestnut-babies are left in the marriage bed and the happy couple consume them together.
At one point, the groom has to carry his bride around the room. Apparently this is harder than it looks because the clothes are super slippery!
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