"Is It Common Knowledge? Have You Participate? All About the 'Bride Gathering' Phenomenon Spreading Nationwide"

Do you know? Have you participated? What is “Hanayomekai”?? ♡

Have you seen “Hanayomekai” on Instagram and elsewhere? “Hanayomekai” is like an offline meeting where bride-to-be and graduated brides who met through blogs and Instagram gather to have meals and socialize.＊

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What are the benefits of participating in “Hanayomekai”?? ♡

What are the advantages of having an offline meeting like “Hanayomekai”???

Benefit ① During the preparation period, worries and consultations about the wedding are sure to arise. You can ask questions about things you can’t discuss with your friends to other bride-to-be who understand your situation. ♡

Benefit ② You can prepare while encouraging each other. ♡

Benefit ③ You can consult with graduated brides. ♡

“Hanayomekai” serves as a wonderful opportunity for such beautiful encounters. ♩

What kind of “Hanayomekai” are there?? ♡

Can anyone participate in “Hanayomekai” as long as they are a bride-to-be or graduated bride? ♡ While there are gatherings based on that criteria, many recent “Hanayomekai” set themes to find more commonalities among participants.＊

"Hanayomekai" Grouping ① Bride-to-be living in the same region

For example, specifying [region] is the most common condition.＊ After getting to know each other, it’s nice to be able to meet easily, so you’d want to get to know people from nearby places. ♩ Participants are grouped based on their nearest stations, train lines, or prefectures, allowing brides from all over the country to hold “Hanayomekai.” ♡

"Hanayomekai" Grouping ② Brides planning weddings at the same venue

Additionally, there are also “Hanayomekai” that specify a [venue]. ♩ Brides who are planning or have already had their weddings at the same venue probably have similar interests! ♡ It should be easy to discuss common worries.＊

There are also gatherings based on age groups or specific interests like Disney lovers, creating various themed “Hanayomekai.” ♩

What should be prepared to liven up “Hanayomekai”?

To make “Hanayomekai” even more exciting, organizers prepare various things. ♡ One essential item for the wedding, the “photo props,” is also necessary for “Hanayomekai.” Since they allow for cute and stylish photos, many brides prepare them.＊

Most participants usually come alone, and everyone is meeting for the first time! Since no one knows who is who, name tags are essential. ♡ Name tags made with photo props look great in photos.＊ Since most people attend alone, it is often encouraged to try to talk to everyone. ♩

There are brides who make name tags with rosettes. ♡ Since everyone is a bride-to-be or graduated bride, many are skilled at DIY. ♡ It’s also recommended to include your “Instagram account name” on the name tag along with your name. ♩ It seems many brides are excited to meet the brides they often interact with on Instagram in person.＊

“Hanayomekai” is a wonderful ladies’ gathering ♡

With the common ground of weddings, and further grouping by venue, residence, and age group, “Hanayomekai” allows you to meet people in similar situations. ♡ “Hanayomekai” is a truly wonderful women’s gathering. ＊

Wedding-related concerns are often hard to discuss with friends. It’s very reassuring and fun to gather with others at the same starting line in life to exchange information and chat. ♩ Many have even formed close friendships through “Hanayomekai.” If you see a “Hanayomekai” on social media that interests you, you should definitely participate; it will surely be enjoyable.＊