No More Worries About Wedding Costs... Buk-gu, Gwangju Offers Free Wedding Packages

Includes Formal Wear, Makeup, and Photography

To Be Held at Casa di Luce from September to November

Comprehensive Review of Financial and Other Factors

As the average cost of wedding services in Korea reaches 21 million won, Buk-gu District in Gwangju Metropolitan City is providing free wedding ceremonies to support young couples who are unable to hold weddings due to financial burdens.

According to Buk-gu District on March 16, the district is recruiting participants for the 'Uriduri Small Wedding' program until the 30th of next month. This initiative offers comprehensive wedding packages free of charge to provide practical assistance to young couples struggling with wedding expenses.

Eligibility is limited to individuals aged 19 to 39 whose own or their spouse's official address is in Buk-gu and whose household income is at or below 130% of the median income standard (3,333,509 won). Buk-gu District will comprehensively review application reasons, income levels, and other factors before selecting the final recipients in May.

Selected couples will receive essential wedding services free of charge, including: venue rental, formal wear rental, hair and makeup, and photography with album production. However, those who wish to add optional services such as dress upgrades or pre-ceremony video production must pay the additional costs themselves.

The ceremonies are scheduled to take place between September and November at the Casa di Luce Wedding Hall in Munheung-dong. Couples wishing to participate should check the announcement on the Buk-gu District Office's website and submit the required documents to the Usan General Social Welfare Center.

Moon In, Mayor of Buk-gu District, stated, "I am delighted to give young couples who have postponed their weddings due to financial difficulties an unforgettable memory," adding, "We will do our best to support childbirth and childcare so that young people in the region can establish stable roots."

Meanwhile, this initiative by Buk-gu District has received strong support from local residents. Kim, a resident of Ochi-dong who held a wedding last year, said, "I had many practical concerns about the costs of the studio, dress, and makeup, but thanks to the support from Buk-gu District, I was able to ease my financial burden," expressing gratitude.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.