WITH LOVE, FROM SEOUL
Together with our favourite people
The RAUM · Seoul, South Korea
Joyfully join us The celebrations
THE BEST PART IS HAVING YOU HERE
From our first toast to our wedding day, we can’t wait to bring our worlds together in Seoul. Here’s everything you need to celebrate with us and make a little adventure of your own.
With love, Jina & MartinTHE WEDDING DAY
Lunchtime ceremony at The RAUM.
Evening reception at a different venue.
A more Western-style reception at a different venue.
Venue, start time and transport details to be confirmed.
Dress up for a day of celebration.
LET’S MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT
A little more Seoul.
A little more time with you.
We’re planning activities around the wedding so we can spend more time together. We’ll share the plans here once they’re confirmed.
A possible first toast together before the wedding. Plans, time and location details are still to be confirmed.
Further guest activities will be shared here once confirmed.
MAKE A TRIP OF IT
Explore the country.
Or get to know Seoul.
Every plan includes the wedding on Saturday, 4 September 2027: a lunchtime ceremony at The RAUM and an evening reception elsewhere. Thursday’s possible welcome drinks at Bar Oom remain tentative.
All plans start on Thursday, 2 September. Arrive by 1 September, add your international travel days separately, and stay in Seoul on the nights before and after the wedding.
2–6 September 2027 · Wedding included
Seoul → Jeonju (1 night) → Seoul
A manageable first trip beyond the capital, with one night in Jeonju after the wedding and a final night back in Seoul.
Fly home on 7 September or later. The final overnight stay is in Seoul.
Thu 2 Sept
SEOULTHURSDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER · BAR OOM · TENTATIVE
Explore Gyeongbokgung Palace at a comfortable pace.
Walk towards Insadong for lunch and a tea house, then head back to your hotel to rest.
Tentative welcome drinks at Bar Oom. Thursday, 2 September; time and arrangements to be confirmed. Keep the evening flexible.
Fri 3 Sept
SEOUL · GANGNAMVisit Bongeunsa Temple, keeping voices low around worshippers.
Explore COEX and stop for lunch nearby. This is a convenient day to stay on the Gangnam side of the city.
Head back to your hotel, prepare your formal outfit and rest before the wedding.
Saturday, 4 September 2027
SEOUL · WEDDING DAYEnjoy breakfast and get ready. Leave plenty of time to reach The RAUM before the lunchtime ceremony.
Lunchtime wedding ceremony at The RAUM, Gangnam. Exact start time to be confirmed. Keep the remainder of the afternoon free for the change of venue.
Join us for a more Western-style reception at a different venue. Location, timing and transport arrangements to be confirmed.
Sun 5 Sept
SEOUL → JEONJUHave a slow breakfast, then travel from Yongsan Station to Jeonju on a reserved train.
Take a bus or taxi from Jeonju Station to the Hanok Village area, check in and explore the lanes.
Try a local dinner and enjoy the village after the day-trip crowds thin out.
Mon 6 Sept
JEONJU → SEOULTake another stroll through the Hanok Village and pause for tea.
Have lunch, collect your bags and return by train to Seoul. Allow for station transfers.
Stay in Seoul overnight before your international flight the next day or later.
HOTELS
Something special.
Or somewhere simply comfortable.
The lunchtime ceremony is at The RAUM, 564 Eonju-ro. Ten options across Gangnam, neighbouring Seocho and Jamsil, grouped by style and relative price. Each has a hotel link and a route to the ceremony. The evening reception is at a different, still-to-be-confirmed venue, so don’t assume one transfer will cover the whole day.
Yeoksam & Seolleung: compare Josun Palace, AC Hotel, Shilla Stay, L7 and Hotel NewV for a base around the ceremony side of Gangnam.
Make more of your stay: Park Hyatt suits the COEX area; SIGNIEL offers a Jamsil stay outside Gangnam, while voco is on the Sinsa side. Hilton Garden Inn and Toyoko Inn broaden the search into neighbouring Seocho.
Plan your travel preparations ↗For a stay that feels like an occasion.
Yeoksam · Teheran-ro
A luxurious base with city views, an indoor pool and several dining options. A good fit if you want the hotel itself to be part of the occasion.
On the Yeoksam side of Gangnam. Compare its location with The RAUM when choosing your wedding base.
231 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-guSamseong · COEX area
A refined option at the Samseong end of Gangnam, convenient for a stay that combines the wedding with the COEX area.
By Samseong Station. Plan a separate journey to The RAUM rather than assuming all Gangnam hotels are beside the venue.
606 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-guJamsil · Songpa-gu · Outside Gangnam
A luxury stay high above Seoul in Lotte World Tower, for guests who want sweeping city views and time exploring Jamsil.
Located in Jamsil, Songpa-gu, rather than Gangnam. Allow extra travel time to The RAUM and plan your wedding-day transfers before booking.
Lotte World Tower, 300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-guComfort and character, with rates that can overlap the luxury options.
Seolleung · Teheran-ro
A contemporary lifestyle hotel to compare if you want a comfortable Gangnam base without choosing a luxury property.
Useful for the Seolleung area and exploring along Teheran-ro. This is the Gangnam property, not L7 Myeongdong or Hongdae.
415 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-guYeoksam
A contemporary Marriott option in Yeoksam for guests who want a polished hotel base around Teheran-ro.
A useful comparison with L7 and Shilla Stay. Check room size and included facilities for your chosen category.
10 Teheran-ro 25-gil, Gangnam-guSinsa · Dosan-daero
A stylish option on the Sinsa side of Gangnam for guests who want to combine the celebration with neighbourhood cafés and shopping.
Its location offers a different base from Yeoksam. Compare the route to The RAUM before choosing.
144 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-guYangjae · Seocho-gu
A practical international-chain alternative on the Yangjae side of the wider Gangnam area.
In neighbouring Seocho-gu, south of The RAUM. Choose it for the overall stay and rate, allowing extra travel to the ceremony.
253 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-guSimpler stays and value-focused alternatives. Compare live rates for your dates.
Seolleung
A practical hotel near Seolleung Station, worth comparing for guests prioritising location and value over a luxury resort-style stay.
Check the room category, cancellation terms and breakfast inclusions for your dates before booking.
6 Seolleung-ro 85-gil, Gangnam-guYeoksam · Eonju-ro
A straightforward alternative on Eonju-ro, the same road as The RAUM. Worth checking alongside L7 and Hotel NewV.
Compare the actual walking or taxi route to the venue when deciding where to stay.
517 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-guGangnam-daero · Seocho-gu
A simple business-hotel option to compare when keeping accommodation costs down is the priority.
In neighbouring Seocho-gu. Check room dimensions, bed configuration and cancellation terms, and plan transport to The RAUM.
323 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-guNo wedding room block or negotiated rate has been confirmed. Compare live rates, taxes, breakfast and cancellation terms directly with each hotel. September 2027 prices and availability may not yet be released; the categories above are relative positioning, not quotes.
Keep your Seoul room for the nights of 3 and 4 September. Allow a buffer for traffic and ask the hotel to help plan your journey once the ceremony time is confirmed. Details for the transfer to the evening reception will follow.
BEFORE YOU GO
A few small preparations.
A much easier arrival.
From everyday etiquette to getting online, here are a few things to help you feel at home in Korea.
A little consideration goes a long way
A small bow or nod is a friendly greeting. Use two hands when giving or receiving something, especially with older people. Remove your shoes when entering someone’s home or a space with a shoes-off sign. Follow your host’s lead at the table.
Seoul’s etiquette guide ↗At the table
Tipping is not customary. When sharing a meal, use serving utensils where provided. Holding your glass with two hands when someone pours is a polite gesture. If you do not drink alcohol, a simple, polite decline is fine.
Korean dining etiquette ↗Set up before you land
Check that your phone is unlocked and supports eSIM before buying. Compare the plan’s duration, data allowance, hotspot rules and activation instructions. Check whether it is data-only or includes calls and a Korean number. Physical SIMs and airport collection are alternatives. Follow the provider’s instructions on when to activate.
Official SIM & connectivity guide ↗Two useful downloads
Install NAVER Map for finding places and planning journeys, and Papago for Korean translation. Save your hotel and The RAUM before travelling, including their Korean names and addresses. Download Papago’s supported offline language packs in advance so you have a backup without mobile data.
Official travel app guide ↗Getting around Seoul
A Tmoney transport card is a convenient option for local buses and the subway. Tap in and out, including when leaving a bus. Carry some Korean won for physical-card top-ups; payment options vary by card and machine. Check the route to your exact destination, because Gangnam covers a large area.
Transport card guide ↗A practical backup
Bring a payment card enabled for overseas use and a small amount of Korean won for transport top-ups and small purchases. Check your own bank’s foreign transaction and withdrawal fees before leaving. Do not rely on a single card or mobile wallet for your whole trip.
Transport payment information ↗Pack the right adapter
Korea uses 220V electricity at 60Hz and sockets with two round holes. Bring a compatible travel adapter and check the voltage range printed on each device’s charger. A plug adapter alone does not convert voltage. A power bank is useful for long days using maps and taking photos.
Electricity information ↗Keep these evenings free
Plan to be in Seoul for tentative welcome drinks at Bar Oom on Thursday, 2 September. Saturday, 4 September is our wedding day: a lunchtime ceremony at The RAUM followed by an evening reception at a different venue. Dress code: formal. Exact times, the reception venue and transfer details will follow.
Our plans together ↗Travel information checked in October 2026. Recheck providers and official guidance before your September 2027 trip.
GETTING READY
From the first booking
to your first evening in Seoul.
Work through these preparations in your own time. Tick items off as you go. Ticks are temporary and reset when you reload this page.
01 / Start here
Check the requirements for your passport, nationality and transit countries. Confirm whether you need a visa or K-ETA for September 2027 before committing to travel. Current exemptions may change.
Official K-ETA website ↗Pick a Seoul or Korea itinerary. Aim to arrive by Wednesday, 1 September to settle in before tentative Bar Oom drinks on Thursday, 2 September. Keep Saturday, 4 September free for both wedding events.
Compare the itineraries ↗Check arrival dates carefully on overnight flights. Reserve accommodation covering the welcome-drinks evening and the nights before and after the wedding. Compare cancellation terms, total prices and airport transfers.
Explore the hotels ↗Choose cover suited to your trip, activities and personal circumstances. Review cancellation, medical and baggage cover, and save your insurer’s assistance contact.
02 / Get the essentials sorted
Reply individually for each invited guest and include any dietary requirements. Check this site for confirmed event times and the evening reception venue.
Send your RSVP ↗For longer trips, arrange your onward hotels and check when train reservations open. Allow for luggage and station transfers, and finish with a night in Seoul before your flight home.
Check device compatibility and whether your phone is unlocked. Compare data, calls, hotspot use and plan duration. Save the installation instructions and follow the provider’s activation timing.
Connectivity and practical tips ↗Install NAVER Map and Papago. Save your hotel and wedding venue addresses in Korean and English. Check overseas card fees and organise a small amount of Korean won.
03 / Pack and double-check
Recheck official guidance for your travel dates. If an e-Arrival card is required for you, submit it within the official filing window. The current window begins three days before arrival, based on Korean time; verify this again for 2027.
Official e-Arrival card guide ↗Keep offline copies of flights, accommodation, insurance and entry documents. Plan the airport-to-hotel journey for your arrival terminal and time, and confirm late check-in if needed.
Bring formal wedding clothes, suitable shoes, comfortable walking shoes, a light layer and a compact umbrella. Check the forecast shortly before departure.
Bring a Korea-compatible two-round-pin adapter and check device voltage compatibility. Check airline battery rules and any Korean import requirements for medicines you carry.
04 / Settle into Seoul
Activate your mobile plan as instructed, check your maps and arrange a transport card if useful. Keep the hotel address available offline.
Thursday, 2 September: tentative welcome drinks at Bar Oom. Saturday, 4 September: lunchtime ceremony at The RAUM, then an evening reception at another venue. Confirm timings and transfer arrangements here before setting off.
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