"May You Find Happiness: A Mother's Final Touches. Do You Know About the 'Kōsashi Ceremony' You Absolutely Want to Include in Your Wedding?"

The Final Touch from Mother. Do You Know About the "Kōzashi no Gi"?

Have You Heard of "Kōzashi no Gi"? The "Kōzashi no Gi" is a ceremony where the mother applies lipstick to the bride as the final touch to her preparations.＊

In other words, the Kōzashi no Gi serves as the final preparation from the mother who has raised her daughter into a "full-fledged" woman, dressing her in clothes, coordinating outfits, and sometimes teaching her makeup since she was a little girl.

Often referred to as "Kōbiki no Gi" or "Yogai no Kō," the Kōzashi no Gi is an emotional moment filled with the mother's wish for her daughter to be happy.

Additionally, since red was rare in the past, it was also used as a symbol of protection and celebration.＊

Here’s How to Incorporate "Kōzashi no Gi" into Your Wedding.

A Moving Scene＊Timing for "Kōzashi no Gi"① Preparation Scene

The most common scene for the Kōzashi no Gi is during the [Preparation Scene]. * It seems that this is especially true for brides in traditional Japanese weddings who often do it while wearing a white kimono. ♡

The scene where the bride in her pure white kimono meets her mother often brings tears to many mothers seeing their beautiful daughters. The Kōzashi no Gi during the preparation scene is also a time for mothers and daughters to have a heartfelt conversation.＊

Of course, the Kōzashi no Gi isn't limited to traditional weddings! Whether in a wedding dress or not, let your mother do the Kōzashi no Gi to complete your beautiful bride look. ♡

A Moving Scene＊Timing for "Kōzashi no Gi"② Before the Ceremony

Some brides have done the Kōbiki no Gi right before the ceremony. * Just before the ceremony, while feeling nervous, the bride has her lipstick applied and receives her father's hand from her mother with a "Have a good time." Tears might start to flow even before the entrance...

This bride performed the Kōzashi no Gi in front of the shrine before the shrine ceremony. The background depicts a deer, said to be a messenger of the gods, illustrated on a wooden plate by artist Tomiharu Neage. The Kōzashi no Gi in front of this traditional shrine is perfect for photos!＊

A Moving Scene＊Timing for "Kōzashi no Gi"③ Before Walking Down the Aisle (During the Veil Down)

For ceremonies with Japanese attire, it is common to perform the Kōzashi no Gi at the time of the veil down after entering with the father.

Performing the Kōzashi no Gi in front of guests might be a bit embarrassing, but many guests may be moved to tears. Since many guests might see this for the first time, it will surely leave a lasting impression. ◎

Incorporate [Kōzashi no Gi] for a Wonderful Wedding♡

What did you think of this heartfelt performance by mother and daughter, the [Kōzashi no Gi]? For the mother, it is the final ceremony after raising her daughter to be a capable woman. For the bride, it holds deep gratitude for her mother and is a truly happy moment to have her mother make the final touch to her preparations.＊

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Be sure to incorporate the [Kōzashi no Gi] into your wedding to create a memorable celebration! ♩