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[gabrielle]

So I'm going to a Korean wedding this Friday, and just need confirmation on the gift.

I'm co-workers with the bride. A Korean friend told me that I should probably give somewhere between 30-50,000 won. Is this correct? Also is there any special envelope/card I need to use when giving it?

Also, anyone know any wedding ettiquette that I should know about?

I'm just going, but I'm really nervous. I feel like its going to be an incredibly awkward couple of hours.

[zpeanut]

seeing as you're not family or a very close friend, i reckon 50,000 would be enough.

usually it comes in a white envelope with 'congratulations' written on it. It isn't the usual way of saying congratulations on getting married though, it's the old way using chinese characters. I'm sure one of your friends can help you with that.

etiquette... maybe don't get too drunk? usually single guys and girls at he wedding party go out afterward the ceremony/reception and have a whole lot of fun.

[gabrielle]

Thanks for the info.

Any ideas on where I can buy these white envelopes?

[zpeanut]

um.. i think any white envelope. Preferably a white gleaming, non-crumpled envelope.

To be honest I havn't seen any special ones made for the occasion, but you never know.. maybe some new trend is in.

[ttompatz]

They'll have envelopes at the desk where you give the money and they will give you your buffet tickets when you give them the envelope. Alternatively, any plain white envelope will be fine.

If you are close to your co-worker (share classes, etc.): 30-50k.
IF you are really close (best friends): 100k.
If she is just one of many in the office, 20k is fine.

You can go to the buffet before or after the white dress ceremony.
Unless you are very close it is unlikely you will see the Korean traditional ceremony.

Make sure you know her Korean name and how to read it so you make sure you give the envelope to the correct desk and attend the correct wedding (there are OFTEN many weddings taking place simultaneously at a wedding hall). Have it written down is a good thing.

Alternatively, go with or meet one of your Korean co-workers there and they will help you. Take your camera and take some pics of the bride in the sitting room before the ceremony.

In and out in 2 hours (lunch included).... it is not a long, drawn out affair.

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[billybrobby]

When they start up the fog machine and the laser show, don't run out of the room screaming "fire! fire!" That happened at the first 3 weddings I went to, and I cant tell you: embarassing! I had to apologize to all the old ladies and children that I pushed out of the way.