"When, to Whom, and How Should You Present It? A Bride's Dilemma: How to Give the 'Transportation Fee'"

What is "Guruma-dai"?

At weddings, it is customary to give transportation expenses to those who have helped you and guests coming from afar as "Guruma-dai." However, with the hustle and bustle of weddings, it can be challenging to know when and to whom you should give this. But as a bride, you want to hand it over smoothly and smartly to your important guests. Here’s a basic introduction to "Guruma-dai!" ♩

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① "WHO?" Who should you give Guruma-dai to?

The recipients of "Guruma-dai" are basically the honored guests making speeches, those giving a toast, and relatives or friends coming from afar. By the way, there's also something called "Okazuke," which is for giving to staff, MCs, beauticians, and others in their professions, so be careful!

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② "HOW?" How much should Guruma-dai be?

It can be quite tricky to decide how much to give to whom. Generally, for the honored guests making speeches and for those giving a toast, it's common to give 10,000 yen each. For those traveling from far away, it’s typically transportation expenses plus a little extra. It's also acceptable to give Shinkansen or airplane tickets instead of cash!

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③ "WHEN?" When should you give it?

"Guruma-dai" isn’t something you give to everyone, and the timing can be quite difficult. So it's important to decide when and who will give it in advance! Common timings include giving it to the reception staff during the ceremony, having a family member hand it over during the ceremony, or the couple giving it when the event concludes. It’s recommended to decide based on the flow of the ceremony and the number of people receiving it! ♡

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General writing style for "Guruma-dai" ♡

For Guruma-dai given to honored guests and those giving toasts, if it’s 10,000 yen or less, use a water-drawing tied in a single knot, symbolizing a one-time gift. If the amount is higher, a more luxurious design is also recommended! ♩

However, the butterfly knot, which symbolizes repetition, should not be used! Write "Guruma-dai" on the front, with either families' names or the name of the inviting family below it.

Use new bills, and make sure that the front side of the bills is facing forward. For celebrations, the face should be placed downward in the envelope, which is best! ♩

Beautiful designs for "Guruma-dai" ♩

While "Guruma-dai" may seem a bit formal, it’s perfectly fine to place the Guruma-dai for guests coming from afar into a celebratory bag or envelope! Many brides hand it over in stylish envelopes! Here are some beautiful ideas for you! ♡

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Lovely "Guruma-dai" Idea ①

A handmade eraser stamp featuring a cow and a message saying "Thanks!" ♩ Just stamping it on a plain envelope makes it very high-end! ♡

Lovely "Guruma-dai" Idea ②

There are even thank-you bags from an Arashi concert among the goods! This is sure to delight Arashi fans! ♡

Lovely "Guruma-dai" Idea ③

This beautifully contrasting gray and yellow envelope is very sophisticated! The "SPECIAL THANKS" stamp adds a stylish touch! ♩

Lovely "Guruma-dai" Idea ④

This design is completely made of stamps, which is quite surprising! It looks like a lot of fun to create your favorite design in detail! It’s full of playful spirit! ♩

Become an admired bride with a lovely "Guruma-dai" ♩

While keeping the basics in mind, let’s express our gratitude to guests with a wonderfully designed "Guruma-dai" full of creativity! Wouldn’t it be nice to send your guests home with a "Guruma-dai" that makes them feel even more special?

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