When it came to planning their Korean wedding, Jinnie and Andrew set out to design a day that honored their roots while celebrating their shared present. With a deep sense of intention and love for both tradition and individuality, the couple seamlessly blended a Korean paebaek ceremony with a modern New York City aesthetic. Held at the minimalist Atmosfera, their wedding was an expression of culture, artistry, and connection—brought to life with the help of their community.
What We Love About This Korean Wedding:
- The couple’s traditional Korean wedding attire (hanboks) and emotional paebaek ceremony
- A sleek and stylish modern portrait session around New York City landmarks
- The intentional use of color—green and aubergine—and organic textures throughout the decor
- DIY details, from music and florals to table settings and video elements
- The heartfelt moment where the groom carried the bride on his back, symbolizing their first steps as one
Featured Vendor:
Nicole Moran Photography
Blending Cultures With Meaning and Style
Jinnie and Andrew wanted their Korean wedding to be more than just beautiful. It had to reflect their story. “We started planning with a desire to pay homage to the tradition of Korean culture while incorporating the contemporary and eclectic elements of our personalities,” they shared.
Their chosen venue, Atmosfera, served as the perfect blank canvas. Its clean, all-white interior became the backdrop for a day painted with emotion, tradition, and stylish contrast. “Our friend’s love and efforts were the paint that made the canvas into art.”
Wedding Fashion That Celebrated Heritage and Modernity
The couple’s outfits told their story visually, starting with the vibrant hanboks worn during the paebaek ceremony—a Korean wedding ritual that honors elders and family. “One of the most meaningful moments was when I carried Jinnie on my back in our hanboks and walked around the stage in front of our loved ones. It symbolized our first formal steps together as one.”
Later, for their modern NYC photo session, they switched into sleek outfits that matched the urban backdrop. Jinnie had her own fashion moment, wearing three incredibly chic looks throughout the shoot–each paired with her Reformation Wilson Bow mule heels (more on that later.)
Making the Day Their Own With DIY Touches
Jinnie and Andrew poured themselves into the details. “We nearly exclusively incorporated bespoke DIY elements to our wedding—from art pieces to videos, music, florals, and table settings. Our personalities were infused in everything.”
They leaned on their community to help bring their vision to life. “We knew we needed to lean on our friends and their understanding of our journey. We trusted our community implicitly.” Even with a few last-minute vendor delays and family-related stress, their loved ones stepped in and kept the day on track.
Couple Portraits Around NYC
For portraits by Jane’s Carousel at Brooklyn Bridge Park, Jinnie sported an Aje Ursula midi dress with sheer embellished, white gloves. She followed it with the elegant, off-the-shoulder Samara dress by Line & Dot, styled with white flower earrings that perfectly complemented the park’s cherry blossoms. Her final look–also worn for the reception–was Marjorelle’s striking and sleek black and white Avori gown.
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Wedding Day Advice From the Couple
Reflecting on the day, the couple emphasized how important it was to stay grounded in the “why” of the celebration. “Plan your wedding always keeping in mind who the wedding is for. Don’t let the small stuff—logistics, stress, or expectations—detract from the joy of celebrating your love.”
Their only wish? “More time to dance and properly let loose with our friends and family!”
The Wedding Team:
Photography – Nicole Moran Photography
Venue – Atmosfera
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