Japanese Version of the Flower Shower? It Seems the Ceremony of Strolling the Garden After a Shinto Wedding is Called "Hanayome Goryo" ♡

After the Shinto Ceremony, a Walk in the Garden＊

After the Shinto ceremony, there is a time to stroll through the garden while being led by my mother, still dressed in a white kimono, alongside my husband and both families.

Many who have attended a traditional wedding would have likely seen this.

It is one of the ceremonies held during the Shinto wedding♡

It seems to be called 【Hanayome Goryo】＊

This ceremony is called 【Hanayome Goryo】 at wedding venues such as Happo-en.

Guests are also asked to wait outside, so it is an opportunity to showcase the beautiful white kimono and hakama.

After this, it is common to take group photos, serve free drinks, or even have a crane shower.

A Chance to Show Appreciation to Your Mother＊

In Hanayome Goryo, it is the basic style for the bride to take her mother’s hand and stroll through the garden.

Although there are no dowry veils or similar performances during the Shinto ceremony, it’s wonderful to create memories with your mother during Hanayome Goryo.

The groom stands in front of the bride, while the father and the groom's parents stand behind.

Staff members hold a large red umbrella for them＊

Different from the Bridal Procession, Hanayome Goryo＊

The bridal procession is when the priests, bride and groom, and relatives slowly walk to the shrine before the ceremony begins.

However, Hanayome Goryo introduced here features:

✓ After the ceremony

✓ Just the bride and groom and their parents

✓ Strolling through the garden toward the guests

This ceremony allows even if the Shinto ceremony is attended just by close family, friends and colleagues can gather a bit earlier than the reception time to witness the Hanayome Goryo.

I’m really looking forward to seeing Hanayome Goryo at the wedding I will be attending next♡

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