"Beautiful 'Origami Crane Shower' to Celebrate Peace and Happiness at Shinto Weddings!"

Blessing the Bride and Groom with “XX Shower” ♡

“XX Shower” refers to ceremonial performances such as flower showers and rice showers, which guests perform to celebrate the newlyweds after the ceremony. ♡ Originally a Western custom, this celebratory shower is typically performed by couples who have held a Christian wedding in a chapel.

We Want to Have a Shower Performance Even for a Japanese-style Shinto Ceremony!

But... we are Japanese. Even in a Shinto ceremony where we pledge our vows at a shrine, we want to have a celebratory shower! ♡ In fact, there is a perfect shower for such brides! ♡

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“Origami Crane Shower” is Perfect for a Japanese Wedding ♡

A great fit for couples having a Shinto ceremony in traditional attire is the “Origami Crane Shower,” which can be easily created with origami! ♡ While floral petals and bubble showers are nice, having a shower with cranes made of washi paper and patterned chiyogami is a wonderfully Japanese and unique way to celebrate, don’t you think?

Let me share the charms of the “Origami Crane Shower,” which is ideal for a Japanese wedding! ♡

The Charm of the “Origami Crane Shower” 1✳︎ The Feelings of Peace and Health Embedded in the Cranes ♡

Origami cranes embody peace and health. The origami crane shower is a heartfelt performance that showers the newlyweds who have just vowed to be together with a message of “PEACE.” It certainly seems to evoke serene and happy feelings even among the guests.

The Charm of the “Origami Crane Shower” 2✳︎ Cranes are Very Lovey-Dovey and Auspicious Animals ♡

Cranes are famously known to symbolize longevity, as they are said to “live for a thousand years.” Known as a good luck bird symbolizing longevity, cranes are also referred to as “couple cranes” due to their strong bonds and lifelong companionship. ♡ This motif is perfect for weddings, making the origami crane shower an especially auspicious performance!

The Charm of the “Origami Crane Shower” 3✳︎ Perfectly Matches the Atmosphere of Shrines ♡

The origami crane shower made from washi or origami has plenty of traditional Japanese colors and patterns. ♡ Therefore, it pairs exceptionally well with the Shinto ceremony held at shrines, creating a truly lovely ambiance. The sight of colorful cranes scattered on the wooden grounds or stone pavements is simply beautiful! ＊

The origami crane shower scattered on a red carpet is also wonderful! It’s a moment you’ll definitely want to capture in your wedding photos! ♡

The Charm of the “Origami Crane Shower” 4✳︎ Freely Combine with Other Items! ♡

The origami crane shower pairs wonderfully with other items! ♡ It's cute to mix flower petals from a flower shower, ribbons from a ribbon shower, and pearls from a pearl shower. For brides who want to emphasize a more traditional feel, incorporating other Japanese items like paper balloons made from washi is also recommended! ♩

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Additionally, the paper used to create the origami cranes can vary in design and material. You can aim for a charming randomness by mixing colors and patterns or using different textures of paper! Using red and white origami cranes to celebrate is also lovely.

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The Charm of the “Origami Crane Shower” 5✳︎ You Can Make the Cone with Origami Too! ♡

With the origami crane shower, you can, of course, create the cones for the shower using origami to achieve a total coordinated look! ♩ It adds a cute touch and warms the heart! ♡

The combination of cranes and origami-made containers results in a cuter origami crane shower that's sure to delight the guests! ♩

The Origami Crane Shower is Perfect for Japanese Weddings! ♡

The origami crane shower is ideal for traditional attire! ♡ The colorful cranes will look incredibly photogenic against the colored uchikake or white muku! Plus, it's not just cute but also has a happy origin, making it perfect!

Let’s use the beautiful meanings of “peace,” “health,” and “couple cranes” embedded in the origami cranes to celebrate your wedding splendidly with an origami crane shower! ♡

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