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Normally I don't crosspost from my reference guide as it is always changing. However, do to the fickleness of the internet and the absence of similar content available, it would be a disservice not to mention these valuable terms. During this whole process, these words have made me feel so much better about the wedding. Of course, all work is courtesy of very feisty young woman whom I know very well.

originally posted at Matthew + Korean = Fun (please click here for the most up-to-date version)


General wedding terms
혼인 Marriage
혼배 marriage (a term used in the Catholic church)
결혼식 Wedding Ceremony
예식 wedding
신랑 Groom
신부 Bride
신부님 Catholic priest
택일 choosing the date (택- to choose, 일- date in Hanja)
예물 wedding gifts
예복 formal dress/ wedding dress, wedding suit
주례 moderator for the wedding
사회 moderating speaker who lead the wedding preparation
하객 guests to wedding
가족, 친지 Family, relatives
양가 both families (양 both, 가 family in Hanja)
지인 acquaintances, friends
연주 musical performance
축의금 congratulatory money
촬영 photo shots
원판 original shots
본식 actual wedding (본 actual, basic, foundation in Hanja)
청첩장 wedding invitation card
피로연 reception
방명록 guest book
신부대기실 bride room
폐백 preparation of gifts and polite family greeting ceremony from brides’ family to groom’s family
신혼 new marriage (신 means new in Hanja)

Cathedral terms
묵주반지 Catholic rings
가나혼인강좌 Pre-Cana class (marriage prep class)
혼인성사 a nuptial mass
혼배성사 a nuptial mass
성당 Cathedral, catholic church (distinguished from 교회 which is a general term for a Protestant church)
본당 Church hall
성수 holy water
성가 holy songs (Mass songs)
수녀님 Sister, nun
세례증명서 Certificate of baptism

Document terms
가족관계증명서 Birth certificate
혼인관계증명서 Marriage certificate
주민등록증 ID card (Korean social security card)
증명하다 to certify, to prove
등록하다 to register
가족관계 증명서 Family Relationship Certificate (registry)
혼인관계 증명서 Marriage/Single Status Certificate
주민등록증 Korean identification card

As marriage is approaching, I can think of twelve reasons why I should not only repost this, but memorize this list. Memorize, Matthew, memorize...

reposted from Juan-Karl's blog

Twelve Rules for a Happy Marriage

행복한 결혼을 위한 12가지 규칙

Never both be angry at once.

둘이서 동시에 화내지 마라.

Never yell at each other unless the house is on fire.

집에 불이 나지 않는 한 고함을 지르지 마라.

Yield to the wishes of the other as an exercise in self-discipline if you can’t think of a better reason.

더 좋은 이유를 생각할 수 없다면 자기 수양의 차원에서 상대방의 요구에 양보해라.

If you have a choice between making yourself or your mate look good, choose your mate.

파트너를 좋게 보이게 할것인가 자신을 좋게 보이게 할 것인가의 문제가 있으면 파트너를 선택하라.

If you feel you must criticize, do so lovingly.

비판할 점이 있으면 사랑스런 자세로 하라.

Never bring up a mistake of the past.

과거의 실수를 들추지 마라.

Neglect the whole world rather than each other.

서로를 잊어버리니 차라리 세상일을 잊어버려라.

Never let the day end without saying at least one complimentary thing to your life partner.

상대방에게 따뜻한 말한마디없이 하루를 끝내지 마라.

Never meet without an affectionate greeting.

애정있는 말없이 만나서는 안된다.

When you’ve made a mistake, talk it out and ask for forgiveness.

실수를 했다면 그것을 말하고 용서를 빌어라.

Remember, it takes two to make an argument. The one who is wrong is the one who will be doing most of the talking.

기억해라. 논쟁이 있으려면 두 사람이 있어야 한다. 잘못한 사람이 가장 많은 말을 하는 사람이다.

Never go to bed mad.

화난 채로 자지 말라.

What a great list. I'm curious where the author got it originally because he doesn't seem to have much else in terms of Korean language on his blog. I wonder if it is natively Korean or if it is French just translated into English and Korean? Anyone have an idea?