The Grooms Wore Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, and Custom Hanbok for Their Seattle Wedding

The couple wrote their own vows. “Patrick’s vows centered on our early love story and his experience of the historic day when the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage in the US,” Jason explains. “When he heard the news, he jumped on a bus from Boston to New York City to surprise me while I was living there. Then, when it was my turn to read my vows, I had Fabi, my woman of honor, hand me my red diary from 2015.” Jason read an entry from that same day. “We had no idea that both of our vows would recount that momentous day, and everyone, including the two of us, was shocked and in awe.”

For their pyebaek, they honored tradition while adapting the ceremony to reflect their families, cultures, and same-sex union. “We included a broader group of loved ones, such as our chosen family, rather than limiting participation to elderly relatives, as is traditionally done,” Jason shares. “During the ceremony, each group shared marriage and life advice, along with lessons they’ve learned over the years, and tossed dried dates and walnuts toward us, symbolizing the number of children the couple will have. We caught so many that we are going to have at least 80 children!”

They ended the ceremony with the “jujube kiss,” where the newlyweds share a single jujube using only their mouths. “Whoever ends up with the seed is said to have the final say in the relationship, and I think I got it!” Jason says. To finish, Patrick gave Jason a piggyback ride around the ceremony table—“a symbolic gesture representing the groom’s strength and promise to support their partner both literally and figuratively, throughout our married life,” Jason explains.

One special touch in their wedding decor was paper flowers by Quynh Nguyen of Pink and Posey, a Seattle-based paper floral sculptor. “She created oversized blooms inspired by two flowers we hold closely to our hearts: the water lily and the mugunghwa, Korea’s national flower,” Jason says. “The lilies were a quiet homage to Patrick’s favorite painting of mine, the one I showed him on our very first date that he made his phone background right after and he eventually got a hold of it when we visited my parents in Toronto.”

When it came to the couple’s outfits, Jason always knew he wanted a “mix of tradition and modernity.” For the wedding ceremony, he wore a tuxedo from Louis Vuitton, and Patrick wore Ralph Lauren. They wore Ralph Lauren Purple Label bow ties and Boss shoes, and accessorized with meaningful family pieces. “Patrick wore his late father’s gold cufflinks and button studs, and I wore another style of his father’s cufflinks, along with his vintage gold watch loaned to me by his mother,” says Jason.

For their pyebaek ceremony, they wore custom hanbok by MeeHee Hanbok, a Korean-American hanbok designer. “I wanted something more modern, breaking away from the traditional pyebaek look,” Jason says. “The ceremony itself is very traditional, so I envisioned something lighter and easier on the eyes, rather than the deep colors and heavy silk garments that newlyweds typically wear. She also incorporated embroidered cranes sourced from Korea, a symbol of longevity in both life and love.”

For the reception, Jason changed into a double-breasted silk suit from Louis Vuitton. “It felt more expressive and personal,” he says. He paired the suit with an Alexander McQueen shirt featuring a harness detailing on the inside, along with loafers from Louis Vuitton.

After the ceremonies, the couple and their guests made their way to the Fairmont, where Patrick went to the cocktail hour, and Jason went up to a suite with his wedding party to get ready. “We danced around the entire floor, opened gift boxes I had prepared that were filled with old photos of us, beautiful Italian vintage dessert cups that doubled as champagne glasses, and essential K-beauty products, including serums, sunscreens, and face masks,” Jason says. “We even played the very piano the hotel had purchased for Elton John when he stayed in that same suite so he could practice. It really made me relax, so this time with my best friends was much needed!”

The newlyweds entered the reception hall to “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield, with their guests singing along. Their first dance as husbands was to Yseult’s rendition of “My Way,” which Patrick says “felt perfectly aligned with our journey.”

“The lyrics of the song echo how we feel about our love story,” Patrick adds. “Her cover was so moving that we chose it as our first-dance song, and Frank Sinatra’s version as our last dance of the night, just like my grandfather’s wedding.”

Because Christmas is their favorite holiday, they decided to give their guests a little early holiday cheer. They surprised everyone when Patrick opened a present and white confetti burst out, and Christmas trees appeared decorated with ornaments the couple designed. The ornaments featured iconic Seattle places and doubled as gifts for their guests. For an extra sentimental touch, “The Pike Place Market ornament even included a clock set to our ceremony time,” Patrick says.

“For the next few hours, all I remember is being either on the ground or jumping in the air. I honestly don’t know how everyone recovered the next day, but I do know it was incredibly fun for everyone,” Patrick remembers. “It was a joyful, unforgettable celebration built on trust and inclusivity. I don’t know if we’ll ever experience energy like that again.”