Essential Guide for Traditional Japanese Brides: 16 Adorable Shots to Include in Your Pre-Wedding Photo Instructions! ♡

Because It's Traditional Attire! Recommended Poses and Scenes to Capture

Since I'm wearing a coveted white kimono or colorful uchikake, I want to take photos that only traditional attire can capture, which you can't achieve in a wedding dress! For all the brides-to-be out there, I've gathered unique and beautiful pre-wedding photos in traditional clothing that you need to see♡ Pay attention to the creative use of accessories by senior brides as well＊

Recommended Shot for Traditional Pre-Wedding Photos #1 Kiss Behind a Fan♡

A kiss shot where you hide below your eyes with a fan＊ It's recommended to have your partner hold the fan while gently placing your hand for the nails to be visible. The fan, an accessory unique to traditional attire, comes in a variety of designs from simple to lavishly decorated with flowers, braided cords, or mizuhiki. You might even try DIYing a fan bouquet with phrases like “Married” or “Newlyweds”♡

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Recommended Shot for Traditional Pre-Wedding Photos #2 Holding Parents' Wedding Photos♡

A popular shot even in wedding dresses, taking a picture with each other's parents' wedding photos. Taking it in a hakama and white kimono adds a deeper feeling of tradition.

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Recommended Shot for Traditional Pre-Wedding Photos #3 Playful With Temari Balls♡

One of the accessories you want to use in traditional attire is the temari ball. It’s adorable to capture the two of you tossing the temari to each other＊ You might capture your natural smiles together♡

Recommended Shot for Traditional Pre-Wedding Photos #4 Silhouette with a Japanese Umbrella♡

Whether it’s touching foreheads or gazing at each other, try to capture your silhouettes in creative ways＊ This simple yet weighty "bangasa" creates a solemn atmosphere. We also introduce more shots using Japanese umbrellas in this article♡

➡︎ Irresistibly Cute♡ 7 Must-Try Gorgeous 'Japanese Umbrella Shots' for Pre-Wedding Photos＊

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Recommended Shot for Traditional Pre-Wedding Photos #5 Sparkling with Soap Bubbles♡

“Soap bubbles”, which are actually a seasonal word in spring＊ Through a filter, they sparkle in rainbow colors, creating a fantastical setting. You can capture close-ups while blowing bubbles or chase after them♡ You’ll get adorable and soothing shots＊

Recommended Shot for Traditional Pre-Wedding Photos #6

There’s no rule that says you have to be demure just because you’re in traditional attire! If you’re an energetic couple, take lively shots of you running around in your traditional clothing＊

Recommended Shot for Traditional Pre-Wedding Photos #7 Cute Lap Shot♡

A lap shot overflowing with happiness that warms the hearts of those who see it. It’s like a scene from a historical drama＊ You can imagine the warm home that the two of you will build together.

Recommended Shot for Traditional Pre-Wedding Photos #8

When it comes to traditional attire photos, a lot of them may be a bit formal. Of course, that’s lovely too, but don’t forget to capture some fun and playful poses as well＊ One of the great things about pre-wedding photos is that you don’t have to worry about messing up your attire like on the big day＊

Recommended Shot for Traditional Pre-Wedding Photos #9 Surrounded by Many Ema (Wooden Plaques)＊

Write your wishes on ema and tie them up together＊ It’ll turn into a special photo that reminds you of the feelings you had when you got married every time you see it♡

Recommended Shot for Traditional Pre-Wedding Photos #10 Reflected in the Water Surface＊

The reflection of the two of you on the water surface is incredibly romantic♡ The vibrant colors and luxurious patterns of the uchikake shine beautifully on the water, making it highly recommended＊ It’s also lovely to see seasonal cherry blossoms or autumn leaves floating on the surface＊

Recommended Shot for Traditional Pre-Wedding Photos #11 Stretching Your Feet♡

A popular foot shot even in Western attire. In traditional wear, you can capture a cozy and atmospheric photo＊ You can read more about foot shots in this article!

➡︎ Traditional Pre-Wedding Foot Shots You’d Want to Imitate♡ 12 Foot Photos That Will Make You Smile＊

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Recommended Shot for Traditional Pre-Wedding Photos #12 Purification with Water♡

Purification with water that washes away impurities. There’s a charm in the sight of the two of you gazing at each other with the dragon-shaped fountain in between＊ Since shrines often have intricate designs, be sure to utilize them for your pre-wedding photos＊

Recommended Shot for Traditional Pre-Wedding Photos #13 Promising Through a Lantern♡

A shot peeking through the hole of a lantern at the hands of the bride and groom making a promise. By intentionally using the lantern’s hole, it creates a fairy-tale-like sense of the extraordinary.

Recommended Shot for Traditional Pre-Wedding Photos #14 Relaxing at a Teahouse♡

Relaxing leisurely with your partner under the eaves of a charming teahouse＊ The atmosphere feels like a traditional date and makes for a lovely recommended shot＊ If there’s no teahouse, you can prepare some wagashi (Japanese sweets) like Mitarashi dango or teacups to create a cute setup for your photo as well＊

Recommended Shot for Traditional Pre-Wedding Photos #15 Silhouette Photo Using Shoji＊

If you’re taking location shots after sunset, you might want to try for a romantic scene like this＊ Turn on the lights indoors and capture your silhouettes in front of the shoji＊

Recommended Shot for Traditional Pre-Wedding Photos #16 Bride’s Boat♡

Dressed in ceremonial attire on a traditional boat steered by a boatman. It has a sense of nostalgia and carries the atmosphere of “This is a traditional wedding!”＊ Since opportunities to shoot on a river are rare, it’ll make a great memory too♡

Did You Find Shots You Want to Imitate?

We’ve introduced wedding photos taken by senior brides that you’d want to imitate for your traditional pre-wedding shoot＊ Make sure to incorporate your unique shots in your shot list for this once-in-a-lifetime traditional pre-wedding experience!♡