Choosing the Right Wedding Ceremony Style: The Importance of Shinto and Western Weddings - Exploring the Features and Charms of Each Style ♡

2015.08.01 published

What kind of wedding ceremony do you want? ♡

It's an important ceremony to recognize the two of you as a married couple. For weddings where couples exchange vows and promise eternal love, there are many types such as "Christian-style," "Shinto-style," and "human-present ceremony."

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The human-present ceremony is currently popular! ♡

Choosing which style of ceremony you want can greatly change the content of the wedding ♡ In the past, Christian ceremonies held in chapels and Shinto ceremonies conducted at shrines were mainstream, but recently, the human-present ceremony, which allows for greater freedom in wedding coordination, has gained popularity. ＊

Choose the style that makes you the happiest! ♡

The most important thing when choosing a ceremony style is, of course, to select a place or method where you feel the happiest ♡

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Summary of the three types of ceremony styles ＊

But for that, you need to study the content of each ceremony style! ♡

Here, I introduce the content, features, and recommended reasons for "Christian-style," "Shinto-style," and "human-present ceremony," which are commonly held in Japan ♩

Style 1＊ Christian-style

When people think of a "wedding," many probably imagine the Christian-style held in a church or chapel ♩

It’s a ceremony style where you vow your love in a solemn atmosphere surrounded by guests ♡ The majestic decorations typical of churches, such as stained glass, will definitely enhance the ambiance ♩

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Three points of the Christian-style!

① The first point is, of course, that you can walk down the aisle escorted by your beloved father ♡

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The father will be nervous and excited to see his grown-up daughter as a bride. You might be moved to tears when you see the mixed emotions on his face ♡

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② The second charm is being able to vow your love while having the guests sing grand hymns in front of the pastor ♩

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The classic exchange of “Do you promise to love for a lifetime?” → “I do ♡" is a unique interaction of the Christian-style ceremony. Many people might yearn for this moment ＊

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③ And finally, the beautiful long train of the wedding dress can be highlighted by using the stairs ♡

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It is said that the most memorable view for the guests at a wedding is “the back of the bride” ♡ Let’s show them your most beautiful self in the Christian-style wedding! ♩

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Style 2＊ Shinto-style

Shinto-style is a wedding style that values the traditional customs of Japan ♩

Recently, more Shinto-style ceremonies are being held not only at shrines but also in halls and hotels equipped with shrines ♡

Three points of the Shinto-style! ♩

① The charm of the Shinto-style is that you can genuinely enjoy Japanese traditions ♡ Especially, entering the shrine guided by the sounds of traditional court music or exchanging cups feels incredibly moving ♩

② Moreover, a great part of the Shinto-style is that the groom can take the spotlight ♡ In the Shinto ceremony, there is a ritual called "Seishisoujou," where the groom reads a vow in front of the gods for the bride. You might fall in love with him all over again as he reads the vows! ♡

③ And the third point is that you can wear traditional Japanese clothing ♡

Let's enjoy the beautiful white "shiro-muku" and of course the colorful "iro-uchikake," traditional garments that can only be worn in Japan! ♡

Style 3＊ Human-present ceremony

The human-present ceremony is a wedding style that allows you to customize the ceremony freely without being bound by formality ♡

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You can decide both the outfits and the style of the ceremony together, so it can be participatory for the guests or quite romantic! ♡

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Three recommended points of the human-present ceremony!

① For instance, while the entrance is strictly determined in Christian and Shinto ceremonies, in a human-present ceremony, you could even arrive on a motorcycle! ♡

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② Couples sometimes read their own original "vows" or even create "three vows" of commitment. ♡

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③ And particularly popular among couples opting for a human-present ceremony is the "ring relay." The ring relay is an idea where the rings, threaded through ribbons, are passed from guest to guest before reaching the couple ♩

Guests relay the rings with congratulations, and the newlyweds receive these feelings and vow their love. How romantic! ♡

Which ceremony style will you choose? ♡

How was it? ♩ Whether it’s Christian-style, Shinto-style, or human-present ceremony, each has very wonderful charms ♡

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Please have a wedding that makes you feel the happiest! ♡