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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think something Korean would be lovely!  She probably is so hurt right now that she would truly appreciate it.  What about a Korean kimono outfit for the bride and groom?  And maybe some Korean fans?  You could also give them some Korean china and bring takeout from a Korean restaurant.  How lovely![/quote]

I assume the above was sarcasm. I mean, clearly. But the above is an exaggerated example of why you should NOT try to gift something Korean. If you lack the knowledge and familiarity of a culture, why try to assume it for gift giving? OP, just give what you would normally give any married couple. Koreans are people, too. They like cash, dinners, household items, gifts off the registry. Let their close friends and family gift what is culturally appropriate. That is not your role here.  Just give cash.

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Uh, no. Not sarcasm.  That's just rude!  The bride didn't get to have an authentic Korean wedding with all the accompanying traditions and gifts.  She would love to be honored this way.  You are just bringing insensitive and boring gifts that they will never remember or cherish.  [/quote]

Troll fail[/quote]

You are the troll that calls someone with a valid point a troll[/quote]

It’s not valid to suggest giving the Korean friend a kimono and a bag of takeout from a Korean restaurant for a wedding gift. It’s either an incredibly stupid idea, or a troll comment. Your pick.[/quote]

Why are you so unhinged about a kimono?  It's a lovely gift and they would appreciate it[/quote]

DP here. Kimono is Japanese. There is a lot of bad history between Korea and Japan. If you brought a kimono as a wedding gift thinking it was a hanbok, I could see that being very insulting.

If someone brought me a kimono from Japan as a gift, I would think it was cool. I probably would never wear it but I would appreciate the gesture.

I can’t speak for all Koreans but picking out a hanbok can be very personal. I wouldn’t want someone to pick out the wrong size or cut. I would want to pick out my own colors.

OP, buy them something from William Sonoma or crate & barrel and call it a day. Make sure you include a gift receipt.[/quote]

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