伝統的な　結婚式

Traditional Weddings 　でんとうてきな けっこんしき

The groom at a traditional Japanese wedding will typically be adorned in a combination of a montsuki kimono, a short haori overcoat, and pleated hakama pants.

Montsuki kimono

Hakama

Haori もんつき　きもの

はかま

はおり

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Shirom

uku

uchikake

furisode

Throughout the traditional wedding procession, the bride may change her outfit up to three times.

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Bunkin takashimada

Katsura

かつら

ぶんきん　

たかしまだ

•Treated with Camilla oil •Made from real human hair•Worn over a protective layer of silk

Kaiken かいけん

Hakoseko

はこせこ　

Suehiro

すえ

ひろ

•Suehiro symbolizes wishes for happiness and a bright and happy future fort the couple. •Obi, where kaiken is kept, represents female virtue.•And the kaiken symbolizes that the marriage is forever and the only way to break it is by killing oneself.

Fushimi Inari-taishi

伏見稲荷大使

Head shrine of Inari.

The religious Shinto ceremony is often held at a Shinto shrine. This is one of the more popular venues known to cater to traditional weddings.

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さかなと　もち

おかし

Symbols for joy, prosperity, fertility and longevity are heavily featured during the wedding dinner.

It is said that the number of dishes served at a wedding should be odd numbers to avoid the couple being divided, thus dishes often come in pairs.

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Shugi Bukuro

しゅぎ　ぶくろ　　

All guests are expected to bring Oshugi, a cash gift. Said gift is presented in a decorative envelope called Shugi-bukuro.

This custom is the heart of the Japanese wedding ceremony, taking place of the vows.

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近代的な　結婚式

Modern Weddings きんだいてきな　けっこんしき

The groom typically attends in western garb (tuxedo). Although there are exceptions in which he will don the traditional kimono, most commonly in the event of his being a がいじん (foreigner).

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Cherry blossom influenced design

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Chapel on the Water @ Tomamu Resort, Central Hokkaido

Western style weddings tend to take place in some form of chapel. Couples can choose the style of chapel that they feel is appropriate for their unique commitment. Usually, it is within a hotel.

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As the styles of Japanese weddings vary, various food such as Japanese, French, Italian, and Chinese are served at modern Japanese weddings.

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Western Influenced CUSTOMS

•Vows•Weddings rings•Veil•Wedding kiss•Cake cutting•Flower shower•Bouquet toss

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