For the newly engaged international couple thinking of having their wedding in Seoul, this is just what you need! Due of the uniformity of South Korean wedding traditions, the planning process can be stressful and expensive. But today, in an effort to reform Korea's expensive wedding culture, Seoul City is providing novel and reasonable solutions to help you arrange your dream wedding without breaking the bank.
For couples looking to organize their wedding, Seoul City is opening 22 public places. Not only are these locations complimentary, but the city will also cover up to one million Korean won (KRW) of your wedding costs. There is a wide range of venues to choose from, including picturesque outdoor gardens, historic hanok residences north of Gyeongbokgung Palace, and contemporary interior places like as SETEC and Seoul Women's Plaza.
Here are some of the best options for outdoor fall or spring wedding venues:
1. Seoul K-Medi Center (서울한방진흥센터)
Type: Outdoor (Hanok)
Capacity: Up to 200 people
Venue Rental Fee: Free
Reception Hall Rental Fee: 225,000 KRW
The Korean Herbal Museum in Dongdaemun District is a beautiful location for a wedding ceremony since it combines modern elements with traditional Korean architecture in a way that is both peaceful and culturally rich.
Seoul K-Medi Center
2. Seongbuk Yehyangjae House (성북 예향재)
Type: Outdoor (Hanok)
Capacity: Up to 150 people
Venue Rental Fee: 500,000 KRW
Seongbuk District, Seoul, is home to this traditional hanok, which is perfect for a small, genuine Korean wedding.
Seongbuk Yehyangjae House
3. Seoul Hall of Urbanism & Architecture (서울도시건축전시관)
Type: Outdoor (Government Office Building)
Capacity: Up to 150 people
Venue Rental Fee: Free
In the middle of Seoul, this outdoor area provides a modern and stylish background of Seoul City Hall.
Seoul Hall of Urbanism & Architecture
4. University of Seoul Birch Hall (서울시립대 자작마루)
Type: Outdoor (Government Office Building)
Capacity: Up to 200 people
Venue Rental Fee: Free
If you're looking for a Western-style venue in Seoul, go no further than Seoul Birch Hall, a picturesque red brick edifice nestled among verdant foliage on the university grounds in Dongdaemun District.
University of Seoul Birch Hall
5. Choansan Sky Flower Garden (초안산 하늘꽃정원)
Type: Outdoor (Government Office Building)
Capacity: Up to 100 people
Venue Rental Fee: Free
Situated in the northern section of Seoul in Dobong District, this garden atop Choan Mountain provides a verdant backdrop ideal for picturesque wedding photographs.
Choansan Sky Flower Garden
6. Sejong Center for the Performing Arts Yein Yard (세종문화회관 예인마당)
Type: Outdoor (Park)
Capacity: Up to 150 people
Venue Rental Fee: Free
This venue offers a background of creative appeal, perfect for a sophisticated and uniquely memorable event, thanks to its prime position in Seoul’s cultural capital, Jongro District.
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts Yein Yard
7. Buramsan Healing Town Royal Azalea Hill (불암산 힐링타운 철쭉동산)
Type: Outdoor (Park)
Capacity: Up to 100 people
Venue Rental Fee: Free
With its verdant setting and picturesque meandering aisle, Buram Mountain in Nowon-gu is sure to be the picture-perfect setting for the bride's grand entry.
Buramsan Healing Town Royal Azalea Hill
8. Buk-Seoul Dream Forest (북서울 꿈의숲)
Type: Outdoor (Park)
Capacity: Up to 200 people
Venue Rental Fee: Free
Situated in the Dream Forest of Gangbuk District, this location provides a quiet ambiance for a memorable wedding celebration with its small and tranquil setting that incorporates elements of traditional Korean architecture.
Buk-Seoul Dream Forest
International couples wishing to tie the knot in Seoul have a great chance thanks to the city's effort to provide public places for weddings. Your perfect wedding in Seoul may now be planned with ease, thanks to a wide range of affordable, one-of-a-kind locations and sponsorship opportunities of up to 1 million KRW. Seoul has the ideal location for your wedding, whether you're dreaming of a traditional hanok or a picturesque park.
Visit the official Seoul My Wedding website for more information.
Photo source: Seoul Metropolitan Government
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