Actors Kim Woo Bin and Shin Min Ah’s wedding has become one of the most talked-about celebrity events of the year not only for its ultra-luxurious scale, but also for the quiet symbolism hidden within its details.
The couple tied the knot on December 20 at the Shilla Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul, in a private ceremony attended by close family and friends. While the wedding was kept low-key in terms of publicity, details surrounding the event quickly captured public attention, given the couple’s 10-year public relationship and top-tier celebrity status.
A Wedding Defined by Luxury
Shin Min Ah’s wedding dress drew immediate headlines. She wore a gown from Elie Saab’s 2026 Spring Bridal Collection, reportedly priced at approximately $28,600 USD (around 42 million KRW). The actress paired the look with Louis Vuitton high jewelry, a brand for which she serves as ambassador her necklace alone was estimated at 350 million KRW, with earrings valued at roughly 35 million KRW per piece.
Kim Woo Bin, also an ambassador for Ralph Lauren, wore a custom-made suit from the brand’s highest-end menswear line, Purple Label, completing the couple’s classic and refined aesthetic.
Even the guest gifts reflected the wedding’s grandeur. Attendees reportedly received luxury beauty and fragrance items from Lancôme and Acqua di Parma, with the total cost speculated to reach hundreds of millions of won, given the number of guests.
The True Highlight: A Lily-of-the-Valley Bouquet
Despite the overwhelming attention on luxury and price tags, the detail that resonated most deeply was Shin Min Ah’s bridal bouquet a delicate arrangement of lily-of-the-valley flowers.
The flower holds profound symbolism. Lily of the valley represents “certain happiness” and “the arrival of happiness,” while also symbolizing purity, humility, and sincere love. In Korean tradition, the flower is sometimes referred to as a blessing from the mountain spirits, signifying divine protection and good fortune.
The bouquet choice was particularly notable given the season. Lily of the valley typically blooms only in May, meaning the flowers must be fully imported and carefully preserved for a December wedding, adding rarity and intention to the selection.
The flower has long been favored by global celebrities, including figure skating legend Kim Yuna, Selena Gomez, and members of high society, making it a timeless yet deeply personal bridal choice.
Another Floral Detail With Meaning
Shin Min Ah’s previously released wedding photoshoot taken on the day of the season’s first snowfall also resurfaced online. In those images, she held a peony bouquet, a flower associated with shyness, modesty, elegance, and new beginnings. White peonies, in particular, symbolize purity and blessings for a fresh start, echoing the emotional tone of the couple’s long-awaited union.
Kim Woo Bin and Shin Min Ah first met in 2015 through a fashion brand campaign and publicly confirmed their relationship later that year. Their bond drew widespread admiration when Shin Min Ah stood by Kim Woo Bin during his battle with nasopharyngeal cancer in 2017, remaining steadfast throughout his recovery.
After a decade together, the couple has now embarked on a new chapter as husband and wife one defined not just by glamour, but by resilience, devotion, and “certain happiness.”
Sources: MyDaily
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