Two People, Two Cultures, One Seoul Wedding

International weddings bring families, cultures and traditions together – often from opposite sides of the world. For couples with ties to Korea, celebrating in Seoul lets them share that connection with the people they love. At Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, every wedding is shaped around individual tastes and personalities, with Korean touches woven throughout.

With family and friends flying in from around the world, the celebration can span a few brilliant days. From paebaek and palace photo shoots to Korean-inspired menus and exploring the capital together, here are five ways to shape a wedding that’s distinctly personal – and distinctly Seoul.

1. Add a Little Seoul

There are countless ways to bring Korean customs and culture into the wedding itself. Some couples embrace the tradition of paebaek. Others dress in hanbok for photographs, bring Korean flavours to the menu or weave favourite rituals into the day.

For one recent international couple, a photo spot featuring traditional paebaek objects – including jujubes, chestnuts and wooden mandarin ducks – brought a playful energy to the celebrations. Another couple dreamed of wedding photographs at Gyeongbokgung Palace, less than a 10-minute walk from the Hotel. Four Seasons helped make it happen.

The Hotel’s wedding team works with each couple to add meaningful Korean touches to the day’s events. The result is a different take every time – with as much, or as little, Seoul as feels right.

2. Bring Both Worlds to the Table

Food offers a delicious way to bring two cultures together. At Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, wedding menus are thoughtfully prepared to complement each celebration, with Korean ingredients and locally inspired flavours offering subtle ways to bring a sense of Seoul to the table.

For one recent wedding, sikhye – Korea’s traditional sweet rice drink – inspired a refreshing granita. An omija tart showcased the five-flavour berry, known for its sweet, sour, bitter, salty and spicy notes. Both were chosen for their stories as well as their flavours. 

Sikhye represented harmony and abundance, while omija’s five tastes offered a playful parallel with the varied experiences of married life. Bespoke cocktails add another Korean twist, bringing local flavours and the couple’s own ideas together in the glass.

3. Make It Personal

A favourite flower, colour or season can inspire an entire event. For one recent couple, it was Seoul’s cherry blossom. Marrying during spring, they carried their favourite blooms through the wedding in floral decorations, menu cards and welcome cocktails. Their love of cherry blossom became the thread that wove the entire day together, from the setting to the smallest details.

The inspiration can come from anywhere. The wedding team at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul can weave it through flowers, stationery, cocktails, menus, décor and photo spots, making each celebration unmistakably personal.

4. Extend the Celebration

With everyone together at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, make a few days of it. Start with a rehearsal dinner or welcome drinks, enjoy some family time before the ceremony, then carry the wedding night on to Charles H. for cocktails behind its discreet doors.

Build in time to relax and recharge around the main event too. Book in some pre-wedding K-beauty or recover the next day with a Korean sauna and Spa time.

Four Seasons opens up the city through trusted local partners, extending the experience beyond the Hotel. Tables, treatments, tours, nights out – there’s plenty to celebrate either side of the big day.

For couples planning a honeymoon abroad, Four Seasons can also connect them with destinations around the world, creating a seamless transition from the wedding in Seoul to the next chapter of their journey.

5. Share the City You Love

A destination wedding is a chance to tell your shared Seoul story. Wander Bukchon’s hanok-lined streets, catch the changing of the guard, browse Insadong’s crafts and galleries, then switch centuries in Seongsu’s cafés, shops and creative spaces.

Add places with a personal connection: a family neighbourhood, favourite restaurant or a spot that holds special meaning. Explore with a professional English-speaking guide or ask the Concierge to build a private tour around the group.

For first-time visitors, Four Seasons is a trusted way into Seoul. For the couple, it’s a chance to share the Seoul they know and love – and give everyone a reason to discover it together.