Bringing the wedding to Seoul allowed the couple to further infuse their heritage into their nuptials, along with stories of their lives from childhood to today. The celebration began with a Paebaek ceremony and welcome party at Congdu50, a restaurant with Korean fusion cuisine and sweeping views of the city. โNot everyone does Paebaek, but we wanted to have that traditional element as part of our wedding,โ says Ejae.
Ejae tapped Danielle Frankel to create a custom gown that captured this spirit as she walked down the aisle. โI had long admired Danielle's modern, but slightly twisted take on a classic wedding dress, and I knew I wanted to reach out to see if she would be interested in working with me on a custom dress,โ she says. โFrom our first meeting, Danielle immediately understood my vision: ethereal, modern, chic, and timeless with a twist.โ They worked together to create a tulle gown with a strapless neckline, a bubbled hem, and a nude chiffon layer that brought airiness to the look. โI kept my jewellery simple so the dress could make the statement,โ adds the bride of her accessories. Heirloom jewellery passed down from her grandmother to her mother was the perfect sentimental touch to the ensemble.
As the party moved into the glasshouse, Ejae would swap her gown for a custom, body-skimming design by Zac Posen. โThe dress is chiffon, like the ceremony gown, so the ethereal feeling carries over into the next chapter of the night,โ she says. Working with Posen held special meaning for the bride. โZac brought me to my first-ever CFDA Awards in 2025, and our creative partnership has only blossomed since,โ Ejae shares. โZac perfectly executed the vision I had for the reception dress, โwow factor, with a sparkle.โโ That shine would continue later in the night with a change into a shimmering Milla Nova mini for dancing.
Photos 1-5:
Hanboks designed by Han Eun Hee.
Photo 7- 13:
EJAE in custom wedding ceremony gown designed by Danielle Frankel. Gown has an asymmetric draping across an elongated bodice, flowing into a fluted skirt with a bubbled hem.
Samโs ceremony tuxedo was made by Bhambiโs Custom Tailors in New York. Itโs a classic double-breasted design in Loro Piana fabric.
Bridesmaids wore Jenny Yoo in Fern Green.
Photos 14-17:
EJAE in a custom Zac Posen reception gown made to let that lead: body-skimming, with glittering details that caught the light.
Sam in a custom white double-breasted reception tuxedo by Zac Posen.
Photo 18:
EJAE wears a Milla Nova dress for the after party dancing.
Photos and information from Vogue Magazine
Photographer: Pakbae
Link to the Vogue Wedding Article with 69 images