Arden Cho, the voice behind Rumi in Netflix’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’, is officially married. The actor tied the knot with orthopedic surgeon Christopher Lee in a beautiful multi-day wedding celebration in Florence, Italy, over the weekend of June 27.
The couple chose the historic Villa Cora in Florence as the venue for their special day. Their wedding was a mix of romance, family, and cultural traditions. The celebrations included a hanbok welcome party on Friday, two wedding ceremonies, and a reception filled with joy and laughter.
Why Florence Was the Perfect Wedding Spot for Arden Cho and Christopher Lee
Florence is a city that holds a special meaning for the couple. It was not just a beautiful destination; it was the place where their love story took a decisive turn. Arden Cho shared that Italy was special because it was where she realized Christopher was her person.
“We fell in love with Florence and wanted the weekend to feel like a beautiful vacation where everyone could slow down, celebrate, and make memories together.”
The couple wanted their wedding to be more about creating memories with their favorite people than just a formal event. They wanted their guests to experience the magic of Florence just like they did.
A Love Story That Started on a Dating App
The couple’s journey to the altar began in a very modern way. Even though they both lived in Los Angeles for almost 20 years, they never crossed paths until they matched on a dating app.
Arden Cho explained the challenge of dating online as a public person. She mentioned getting kicked off some apps because people reported her profile, thinking it wasn’t really her. Luckily, one app took verification seriously, and within just a few days and only two dates, she met Christopher. They found each other exactly when they were supposed to.
A Proposal in Maui and a Race Against Time
Christopher Lee proposed to Arden Cho in March 2025 during a trip to Maui. Arden described the proposal as beautiful, intimate, and a complete surprise. Announcing the engagement on Instagram, she wrote:
“Spoiler alert: I said yes! Life’s wild, love is wilder. He fixes bones, I tell stories. He’s the calm to my chaos, the steady hand in my whirlwind life.”
The wedding planning happened very fast. Arden said they didn’t start planning until right after the Oscars, which gave them only about two months to pull everything together. Despite the tight schedule and a busy awards season, they managed to create their dream wedding.
Korean Traditions Meet Italian Elegance
The wedding weekend beautifully blended Korean traditions with the romance of Italy. The festivities kicked off with a hanbok welcome party. For this event, the couple wore custom handmade hanboks created by MeeHee. They even encouraged their guests to wear hanboks to share in their culture.
The couple also held a traditional Korean pyebaek ceremony. This important ceremony was a way to honor Christopher’s parents and receive blessings for their marriage. The ceremony included symbolic foods like jujubes and chestnuts, which represent prosperity and future children.
Overcoming Wedding Day Obstacles
Even with perfect planning, the wedding weekend had its share of challenges. The couple faced several unexpected problems that could have easily ruined their day.
First, their airline lost all four of their checked bags on the way to Florence. These bags contained important items like Christopher’s custom tuxedo, their hanboks, and attire for the pyebaek ceremony. Arden admitted she was in tears, thinking their wedding weekend was falling apart. Thankfully, with help from Villa Cora, they recovered everything just in time.
To make things more stressful, Christopher’s family’s flight was delayed and later canceled. For a while, the couple thought they might miss the wedding. In the end, they moved the traditional pyebaek ceremony to a beautiful midnight celebration, which felt even more intimate and special.
Florence was also under a record-breaking heat wave with a “red” heat alert on the wedding day. The planners shifted the ceremony to later in the evening to avoid the hottest part of the day. Vendors also added extra air-conditioning to keep the celebration comfortable for all the guests.
Arden Cho reflected on these challenges positively. She mentioned a Korean saying, ‘์ก๋ํ๋ค’, which means that a small hardship spares you from a much bigger one.
“Life isn’t perfect, but the people in our lives came together to make it feel like it was.”
Christopher Lee added that these challenges actually made their marriage stronger from the very beginning. They learned to face problems together with the love and support of the people around them.
The Wedding Dress and Fashion Highlights
Arden Cho made sure her fashion was unforgettable. She wore a custom wedding gown by Vera Wang for the ceremony. She wanted her dress to feel unique and only for this moment. The dress featured Italian lace, which was a subtle nod to the wedding location in Italy. The lace sleeves added a romantic feel, and a custom veil gave an ethereal quality to her look.
For the reception, Arden changed into a custom Eden Aharon dress. She described it as her “couture princess moment” for the first dance. The dress had a sculpted corset, delicate lace appliquรฉs, and beautiful layers that moved perfectly for dancing.
She had a final fashion moment for the after-party. She collaborated with designer Natalya Valentine to create an exclusive custom minidress. This piece was hand-encrusted with nearly 20,000 sequins, beads, and crystal elements. It was bold enough for the celebration but still perfectly bridal.
A Reception Full of Personal Touches
The reception was a true celebration of the couple’s personalities. One of their love languages is sharing a good meal together, so food was a priority. They served their favorite pastas, with carbonara for Arden and spicy rigatoni for Christopher.
The wedding cake was a classic Italian millefoglie with berries and chocolate cream, Christopher’s favorite flavor. The chef left it unfinished and rolled it onto the dance floor so the couple could add the final touches themselves.
Arden also surprised Christopher with a special performance. She sang an impromptu serenade of one of the couple’s favorite songs, Shania Twain’s “You’re Still the One”.
The bride had one more surprise in store: a custom ramen station. She explained that Christopher is obsessed with ramen. They had custom cups featuring their engagement photos, and the late-night ramen was one of the biggest hits of the night. The celebration continued with karaoke that lasted until sunrise.
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The wedding was a dream come true for the couple. Arden Cho said she never imagined her wedding could feel like a fairy tale, but it did. It was everything she had hoped for and more.
The couple, who largely kept their relationship private before the wedding, have now shared their beautiful story with the world. They are starting their marriage on a strong foundation, surrounded by love and incredible memories from their magical weekend in Florence.
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