The Timeless Beauty of the Traditional Japanese Bridal Kimono "Shiromuku": Why Every Woman Should Experience It at Least Once in a Lifetime?♡

I Dream of Wedding Dresses, but...＊

I want to wear a fluffy and glamorous wedding dress and have my wedding in a church ♡ It's a situation that any bride would dream of, but many brides-to-be may also want to have a traditional Japanese wedding, especially since they were born as Japanese!＊

Amongst them, one thing that Japanese brides often dream of is the 【Shiro Muku】＊ It has an image of being high-class and somewhat difficult to approach, but there are many charms in the Shiro Muku ♡ Let me introduce the charm of the Shiro Muku♩

The Charm of 'Shiro Muku' 1* The Shiro Muku Can Only Be Worn for a Shinto Ceremony♡

"Shiro Muku" refers to a traditional Japanese bridal attire made entirely in white, including the undergarments, outer kimono, obi, and accessories＊ It carries meanings such as "I will be colored by my in-laws" and "In a sacred and pure state of white", and has been passed down in Japan for a long time♩

In fact, it is possible to wear a Shiro Muku at a shrine and wear a wedding dress at the reception, but if you wear a dress in a church and choose to change into a Japanese outfit for the reception or after-party, you cannot wear a Shiro Muku. It seems to be typical that in Japan, the Shiro Muku is considered a high-class kimono that can only be worn at the shrine ceremony's location and time＊

The Charm of 'Shiro Muku' 2* There are Actually Many Variations♡

As the name suggests, the Shiro Muku is pure white, but in fact, there are many variations in terms of materials and patterns◎ The price also varies widely from very cheap to very expensive＊

Colors range from pure white to off-white, and patterns include auspicious designs like cranes and pine, bamboo, and plum blossoms depicted through weaving or embroidery＊ Additionally, there are red and white options for the underlay and the hem known as "fuki," and having a striking red accent in the sleeves or at the feet changes the overall impression as well♡

The Charm of 'Shiro Muku' 3* Traditional Hairstyles to Match♡

At a Shinto ceremony, it's customary to wear a wig with the Shiro Muku and put on either a cotton hood or a "kaku kakushi" on top◎ The cotton hood symbolizes that "until the ceremony is over, the bride should not be seen by anyone except the groom"＊ This is similar to a wedding veil♡

The kaku kakushi is a white cloth wrapped around the head, symbolizing "hiding the horns and being obedient to my husband"＊ It seems to stem from the saying that "when a woman becomes jealous, she turns into a demon..."

The Charm of 'Shiro Muku' 4* Stunning Wedding Photos♡

A wedding photo in a Shiro Muku leaves a bright and glamorous impression which creates lasting memories◎ I want to capture the best smiles in photos that can't be shown during the actual ceremony♡

For wedding photos, you can enjoy hairstyles that do not include a cotton hood or kaku kakushi ♩ It would be lovely to take a photo wearing a beautiful flower in your hair, showing off elegance in the frame◎

The Charm of 'Shiro Muku' 5* Endless Accessories to Pair with It♡

Thanks to Shiro Muku, any accessories you pair with it will be a perfect match◎ Coordinate the colors of the accessories to transform into a stylish and modern bride ♡

Recently, there seem to be cute Shiro Mukus designed with small flowers＊ If you want to stand out from other brides, this is the way to go ♡

I Want to Have a Wonderful Wedding That Inherits Japanese Traditional Culture!

There are many wonderful traditional cultures in my own country that I wasn't even aware of＊ Please wear a Shiro Muku and have a unique and wonderful Japanese wedding that passes on traditions while incorporating a new breeze ♡