As the party moved into the glasshouse, Ejae would swap her gown for a custom, body-skimming design by Zac Posen. “The dress is chiffon, like the ceremony gown, so the ethereal feeling carries over into the next chapter of the night,” she says. Working with Posen held special meaning for the bride. “Zac brought me to my first-ever CFDA Awards in 2025, and our creative partnership has only blossomed since,” Ejae shares. “Zac perfectly executed the vision I had for the reception dress—‘wow factor, with a sparkle.’” That shine would continue later in the night with a change into a shimmering Milla Nova mini for dancing.
Sam also put care into creating each look for his wedding day. “I really wanted to learn about bespoke tailoring, and after a lot of research, I chose Bhambi’s Custom Tailors in New York, who could make a fully bespoke tuxedo in time,” he says. “It’s a classic double-breasted tuxedo in Loro Piana fabric.” To help the newlyweds match at the reception, Posen also created a custom white tuxedo for the groom. “I see it as a new take on the reception suit and the best part is that it’s extremely comfortable, fits perfectly, and is elegant,” says Sam.
The bride admits the week leading up to the wedding was a bit “crazy.” “My wedding team and I spent much of the week before the big day finalizing little details and ensuring everything would run smoothly,” she says. It all came together for a moment of connection and joy at the Paebaek ceremony. “Weaving traditional Korean wedding ceremonies into our wedding weekend was so special for us and our family,” says Ejae. “After our Paebaek ceremony, Sam and I relaxed and grounded ourselves in the moment together.”
“There was so much joy to be shared,” says Ejae of the wedding day. “The ceremony was beautiful, heartfelt, and fun.” The bridesmaids and groomsmen walked down the floral-adorned aisle to cheers from all their guests before the bride made her way to the groom. “I’ll never forget the feeling of walking down the aisle and seeing all of my closest friends and family members surrounding me with their love and support,” the bride says. “Sam and I had set intentions to try to stay in the moment and connect with each other and our guests. We definitely were both a bit nervous, but mostly excited to start our lives together as husband and wife.”
That feeling of excitement never stopped throughout the night. Says the bride, “Honestly, we are so proud that we had fun at our wedding!” Their wedding band, After Eight, kept up the energy with a set of songs curated by the couple for the entire reception. Dinner was full of speeches—in both English and Korean—as well as “great food,” says Ejae. Once everyone was on the dance floor, guests could refuel outdoors with bites from Korean street food tents. The party didn’t stop for the couple, as they headed off to Itaewon with a small group after the reception to dance the night away.
With celebrations now at a close, the newlyweds say an overwhelming feeling of gratitude remains: “We are so thankful for each other and for our family and friends, especially given how many of our guests traveled across the world to celebrate with us!”
