Old Yet New! 8 Wonderful Performances with Original Twists on the Traditional "Mizuawase no Gi" Ceremony♩

Do You Know about the "Water Blending Ceremony"?*

Have you heard of the "Water Blending Ceremony"? ♡ The "Water Blending Ceremony" is an ancient ritual where the bride and groom bring water from their respective families’ homes and pour it together into a single cup to drink. *

The "Water Blending Ceremony" is often incorporated into Shinto and traditional Japanese wedding ceremonies. Since it's quite a rare performance, many brides might say, "I've never seen this before!"

The "Water Blending Ceremony" expresses the wish for the bride and groom, who were raised in separate environments, to overcome difficulties and unite, building a new family together. It's a beautifully fitting ritual for a wedding, right? ♡

A New Trend of Arranged Versions of the Water Blending Ceremony is Rising! ♡

If you’re thinking, "But I’m having a Christian wedding, and won’t be wearing traditional Japanese attire at the reception, so it might be difficult to perform the Water Blending Ceremony,” please wait a moment! ♡ Recently, new interpretations of this wonderful ritual with significant meaning have been spreading ♩ Of course, it's something that can be done smoothly even at a Christian ceremony or with a wedding dress!

Here are some innovative and enjoyable performances you might want to call "evolved versions of the Water Blending Ceremony." *

Old Yet New!? Performance Ideas Derived from the Water Blending Ceremony ①

Originally, the Water Blending Ceremony involves bringing water from home, but to be honest, the water may not be very tasty…

Therefore, a couple mixed "Ponkotsu Juice" and "Kabosu Juice" and served it to their guests! ♡ The groom is from Oita, and the bride is from Ehime. It's a wonderful performance that introduces their hometowns as well! ♩

Old Yet New!? Performance Ideas Derived from the Water Blending Ceremony ②

This couple performed the Water Blending Ceremony as a table round performance. * The two were holding "Cider"! They poured cider onto the guests' plates to create fruit punch, a new kind of performance! ♡

The popular "Fruit Wine Making" performance among brides is also a variant of the Water Blending Ceremony ♩ This way, it highlights beautifully even with the wedding dress! *

➡Interactive Reception Performances for Guests ♡ A New Type of Table Round, Summary of the Appeal and Method of "Fruit Wine Making" *

Old Yet New!? Performance Ideas Derived from the Water Blending Ceremony ③

This couple performed the Water Blending Ceremony with their family. The bride poured water collected by the family from home into a decanter and then poured it into an olive tree! ♡

A performance that can be done with family like this is rare. If you want to express gratitude to your family, it's an idea you should definitely consider! ♩

Old Yet New!? Performance Ideas Derived from the Water Blending Ceremony ④

This is truly a "modern version of the Water Blending Ceremony," utilizing the power of science. This performance, called "Lumifantasia," involves pouring two transparent liquids to create a chemical reaction that makes them glow! ♡

It glows the moment it mixes, creating a fantastical performance! It's also recommended as a performance after the outfit change ♩

Old Yet New!? Performance Ideas Derived from the Water Blending Ceremony ⑤

This bride arranged the Water Blending Ceremony to be guest-participatory ♩

They placed a container of water and a watering can in the welcome space, allowing guests to scoop a cup of water with a ladle and pour it into the watering can. * During the reception, the couple then blended the water from the watering can, performing the Water Blending Ceremony. It's a wonderful performance that guests can also enjoy!

Old Yet New!? Performance Ideas Derived from the Water Blending Ceremony ⑥

An olive tree called "Married Couple Tree." There was also a Water Blending Ceremony where water was poured into a potted olive tree ♩ It’s said that guests contributed soil to the potted plant as a token of approval! This is a performance that brides holding a public ceremony should consider incorporating♡

Old Yet New!? Performance Ideas Derived from the Water Blending Ceremony ⑦

Surprisingly, there was also a Water Blending Ceremony conducted using a rice cooker! The rice made with the water they poured will be served during the reception ♩ This is a new and fun, wonderful "evolved version of the Water Blending Ceremony." *

Old Yet New!? Performance Ideas Derived from the Water Blending Ceremony ⑧

Not a Water Blending Ceremony, but a "Sauce Blending Ceremony" was performed by this couple! ♡ The groom from Kansai used Otafuku Sauce, while the bride from Kanto used Bulldog Sauce. They mixed the two sauces and poured it on takoyaki for their first bite ♩

This way, they'll never argue over sauce flavor in their marriage! This Water Blending Ceremony had guests roaring with excitement as well! ♩

The Water Blending Ceremony is Versatile and Absolutely Wonderful! *

The ancient "Water Blending Ceremony." Now it has been adapted into a modern version, becoming a delightful performance that everyone can enjoy ♡

When two individuals raised in different families unite… a realization that the Water Blending Ceremony evokes. If you're planning to include it in your wedding ceremony or reception, definitely add your personal touch! ♩

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