Wedding day part 2: "Greet the guests"

Traditionally names were written top-to-bottom.

As we pulled up to the church,

we saw our photo and names were already in place. 

We knew we found the right church.

Waiting area outside of church

There was no time to linger around outside,

we were immediately ushered into Sungeun's waiting room.

But I wouldn't stay long.

A quick picture together,

and I was shoved outside to greet guests.

I didn't even have time to finish my coffee.

Outside with the Kim family

Guests coming to say hi

Many guests came through,

some said hi and shook my hand...

...others left me hanging.

Sungeun's dad was the VIP outside

Mark (L) and David (R)

A few of my friends were able to make it.

After meeting so many new people,

it was nice to see some friends.

Sungeun's parents getting a quick breather

With Sungeun's brother & sister-in-law

Sungeun's mom & dad were definitely the busiest greeting guests.

I snuck in a couple hello's,

then hung back with Duck-gil and Jina.

Meanwhile,

in the waiting room...

Childhood best friends

University friend

Work friends

Friends from Canada

More university friends

Seems Sungeun was having a great time.

Many friends stopped in to visit her.

But she couldn't hide out in there forever.

 Time for the fun to stop.

She has a grand entrance to make.

To be continued...

Wedding Day prep

Our day began bright and early.

We woke up at 5:30 am,

and took a taxi to the hair salon.

Hair & makeup first

Even men get makeup done for weddings in Korea.

I think I needed it after that early wakeup.

Here we snuck away from the shop for a coffee and muffin.

The hair is all hers.

My hair looked alright,

but it's all about the bride.

Her hair looked classy and dignified, don't you think?



Didn't take too long for me to get ready.

Adjust my watch, and I'm ready to walk down the aisle.

How's the bride-to-be doing?

Someone's feeling a bit bashful.

Now that she's ready, I've never seen her looking better.

Now that we're on the way to the church,

I'm starting to feel butterflies in my stomach.

At least the bride-to-be is looking happier.

Arriving at the church in style...Porsche.

Ready or not here we go!

Do you think we go through with it?

To be continued...