Recommended for Discerning Brides: 5 Elegant Wooden Chapels for a Mystical Wedding Ceremony
2015.10.17 published
I Want to Hold My Wedding Ceremony in a Solemn and Mysterious Chapel ♡
While a pure white chapel is nice, wooden chapels offer a sense of grandeur and a solemn atmosphere, making them popular among brides who value tradition and weightiness. Many brides must be determined to say, "I want to have my wedding in a wooden chapel!"*
But where can you actually hold a wedding ceremony in a wooden chapel? Here are five wonderful wooden chapels to introduce you to ♩
Chapel 1: Pretty Chapel Omiya
First up is "Pretty Chapel Omiya" located in Omiya, Saitama ♡ Surrounded by trees, this chapel feels like it is quietly standing in a serene forest, creating a perfect atmosphere for solemnity and majesty.♡
This chapel, made almost entirely of wood, envelops you in the gentle scent of wood the moment you enter, easing the tension of the atmosphere...*
The sunlight streaming in through the colorful stained glass at the altar gently illuminates the two of you, creating a very romantic scene.♡
Night weddings are also attractive ♡ With the privilege of night weddings, you can enjoy the harmony of light and wood enhanced by candlelight arrangements. It creates a mystical atmosphere that makes your heart flutter.♡
➡ Here is the site for "Pretty Chapel Omiya" ♡
Chapel 2: Riviera Tokyo - Ann's House
Riviera Tokyo, located in Ikebukuro, has a large wedding venue with four chapels. Among them, "Ann's House" features a country style where you can feel the warmth of wood.♡
The benches where guests sit are antique items used for over 100 years in an English church ♡ You can sense the long history and tradition here.*
The chapel echoes with the sound of a pipe organ, offering a lovely space to enjoy both the gentle warmth of wood and an overseas style at the same time.♡
There is also a delightful feature where the bride and groom ring an antique bell... ♡ The sound of the bell ringing to announce their marriage will surely create a touching ceremony that enchants the attendees.♩
➡ Here is the site for "Riviera Tokyo" ♡
Chapel 3: Imperial Hotel Tokyo
The famous "Imperial Hotel Tokyo" has a history of 125 years ♡ Known as "Tokyo's guesthouse," this prestigious hotel chapel is also famous for its wooden construction. ♩
The chapel, based on wood but with marble floors, combines the warmth of wood with the solemnity of marble, offering a perfect balance.*
The stained glass is made to reach all the way up to the ceiling, allowing plenty of natural light to shine through.♩
Photos of the bride and groom in front of this stained glass are popular for their divine and beautiful way of capturing the couple surrounded by light. Having a ceremony in a prestigious first-class hotel will undoubtedly become a lifelong memory.*
➡ Here is the site for "Imperial Hotel Tokyo" ♡
Chapel 4: Andaz Tokyo
The chapel at "Andaz Tokyo," located on the top floor (52nd floor) of Toranomon Hills, is popular as "the chapel closest to the sky in Tokyo." ♡
Not only the chapel but the entire venue focuses on using natural materials, creating a simple yet warm and lovely space.♩
As you move from the entrance to the altar, the ceiling height increases, showcasing the designer's sense of style in this airy chapel.♡
Light streams in from a single point in the ceiling, illuminating an artwork that symbolizes the journey of life that the couple will share step by step.* This ceremony will surely evoke the sentiment of wishing for a bright future together.♡
➡ Here is the site for "Andaz Tokyo" ♡
Chapel 5: Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel - Glass Chapel
Located in Maihama, Chiba Prefecture, "Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel" features the "Glass Chapel" among its offerings. ♡
Nestled within a vast garden, the "Glass Chapel" allows the beauty of the garden visible through the glass, ample sunlight streaming in, and the warmth of wood to be fully appreciated. ♡
Because the chapel is close to the sea, there's a pleasant breeze, making it possible to enjoy floral showers as well as balloon releases. ♩
Having a ceremony at night allows for a fantastical twilight ceremony ♡ With so much glass, you will surely be enchanted by the romantic atmosphere of the night sky and lights.*
➡ Here is the site for "Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel" ♡