Not Just Cake Cutting! 10 Classic Performances That Symbolize "First Collaborative Efforts"

The joint efforts of the bride and groom are not just about cutting the cake＊

When we think of "joint efforts of the bride and groom" at a wedding, the cake cutting ceremony has traditionally been a staple, right?＊

The first moment that a couple does something together as a married couple is truly special ♡

For guests, watching the bride and groom happily engage in joint efforts is incredibly heartwarming＊

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Therefore, in addition to the cake cutting at weddings,

if you do plenty of performances that carry the meaning of "joint efforts of the bride and groom," both you and your guests will surely have fun and be delighted ♩

Here are some recommended classic performances＊

Performance 1: Making Fruit Wine

Making fruit wine is one of the table rounds that goes around the guest tables＊

The bride and groom carry bottles around each table and have guests add fruits, before they finally pour the drink together.

It’s visually stunning and very popular among couples who enjoy alcohol ♩

Performance 2: Making Fruit Punch

Making fruit punch is a collaborative effort very similar to fruit wine making＊

The difference is that the bride and groom pour cider over fresh fruit, allowing guests to enjoy it right there!

Since it’s cider, it’s a delightful point that even kids can enjoy it ♡

Performance 3: Sangria Ceremony

The sangria ceremony follows a similar flow to fruit wine making, where guests add fruits to create sangria ♩

You can include strawberries, blueberries, and kiwi in the sangria,

and attach original meanings to the fruits, such as strawberries symbolize "affection," blueberries symbolize "thoughtfulness," and kiwi symbolizes "smiles."

If you let guests participate by adding these fruits, it becomes a wonderful joint effort for a joyful married life♡

Performance 4: Tree Planting Ceremony

The tree planting ceremony is a popular performance where the bride and groom pour water into a potted plant together during the ceremony or reception＊

A leafy tree symbolizes family and prosperity of descendants, making it a very auspicious joint effort ♡

The tree prepared for this will be taken care of by the couple together in their new home after the wedding♩

Performance 5: Water Mixing Ceremony

The water mixing ceremony is a recommended joint effort, especially for brides having a Japanese-style wedding＊

The couple brings water from their respective homes, pours it into one bottle or cup, and drinks together.

"By mixing water from separate places, two families become one"

It’s a beautiful joint effort that cherishes both families ♡

Performance 6: Sand Ceremony

The sand ceremony is a similar performance to the water mixing ceremony, where the bride and groom combine differently colored sand as a joint effort ♡

In Japanese, it’s called "sand mixing ceremony."

Since you can choose the sand's colors, it’s a great way to express the wedding’s theme or atmosphere through sand ♩

You can use two colors of sand or mix various sands to create a colorful display, which is lovely too＊

Performance 7: Kagami Biraki (Sake Barrel Opening)

Kagami Biraki is a traditional joint effort that has been a staple for a long time, just like cake cutting ♡

The meaning of this is to "forge a new future," and it is said that serving sake to guests ensures a harmonious marriage＊

The call of "Yoshio!" and breaking the sake barrel creates a sense of unity in the venue, which is also appealing＊

Performance 8: Color Drip Cake

The color drip cake, where sauce drips down from the top of the wedding cake, is also recommended as a first joint effort between the couple ♡

The sight of the two holding one bottle together to complete the cake is

not only a beautiful display of the color drip cake but also a very cute performance of the couple together♡

Performance 9: Main Candle

The main candle lighting is a very romantic performance where a large candle beside the high table is lit＊

Meaning "to brightly illuminate the couple's future," it’s perfect for a first joint effort,

and it’s a fantastical wedding performance that has not changed and continues to be loved for years♩

Performance 10: Balloon Spark

Finally, let’s introduce the balloon spark＊

When the bride and groom burst a large balloon, small balloons come out one after another, creating a powerful joint effort ♡

Also known as balloon cutting, it’s sure to liven up the venue ♩

I want to try various "joint efforts"♡

The phrase often heard at weddings is, "the couple's first joint effort"＊

In addition to cake cutting, there are so many performances that couples can enjoy together!

So please don’t limit it to just the cake cutting; try out various joint effort performances ♡

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