Unique Wedding Rituals: What Do You Say During 'Seishi Soujou' When Vowing Couples' Love to the Deity in a Shinto Ceremony?

2015.10.19 published

Brides interested in Japanese weddings, check this out♡

Recently, Shinto wedding ceremonies have been gaining popularity again. Wearing a beautiful white kimono and holding a wedding ceremony in the solemn atmosphere of a shrine is sure to become one of the happiest moments of your life♡

@wakana522

What are the highlight scenes of a Shinto ceremony?＊

While I know that in Christian chapel weddings, there are emotional scenes where you walk down the aisle with your father, exchange rings, and share vows and kisses... I'm curious, what are the most moving and notable moments in a Shinto wedding ceremony?＊

@wakana522

To the point! Do you know about the 'Oath Ceremony'?♡

The 'Oath Ceremony' (Seishi Sojou) is a ritual where the couple, after undergoing purification by the priest and exchanging sacred cups three times, expresses their love in words.♡

The bride and groom stand side by side before the gods, and the groom reads aloud the words of the oath, known as the "Seishi." What's important here is understanding what the groom is saying while reading the oath♩ Let me explain its meaning.

The basic content of the Oath Ceremony is as follows♡

First, the couple reports their marriage to the gods. It goes something like, "On this auspicious day, we have held our wedding ceremony before the gods at ○○ Shrine."♩

After that, they vow to love and support each other as a married couple. It goes along the lines of, "We will now uphold the teachings of the gods, love each other, share joy and sorrow, and build a bright family."＊ Hearing such words from him would truly make you happy, right?♡

Finally, they conclude with, "We humbly request your protection for many years to come! + Date & Name."＊ While the content of the Oath Ceremony is actually free, it generally follows this style♡ Many brides and guests are moved to tears at this first joint effort as a married couple♡

Falling more in love with him as he reads with confidence♡

The Oath Ceremony is the most nerve-wracking scene, but the groom reading the oath boldly will surely look the coolest he ever has!♡

@yurinco.0807

From now on, you can feel reassured thinking that life will be great with such a dependable partner!♩

Experience the traditions of Japan through a Japanese wedding♡

How was that? In Christian ceremonies, there is no moment for him to read the vows, so being able to see such a handsome version of him is unique to a Shinto ceremony♡

Please give Japanese weddings a try, and vow your love with a beautifully meaningful Oath Ceremony!♡

@wakana522