A Must-See for Brides Having a Traditional Japanese Wedding: Have You Heard of "Chirashi Sushi Cutting" as an Alternative to Cake Cutting?

Will brides who have a Japanese wedding perform a "cake cutting"?

Brides planning to have a Japanese wedding, are you planning to do a cake cutting? Of course, many brides choose to do a cake cutting, but right now among brides having Japanese weddings, "chirashizushi cutting" is trending instead…!

Chirashizushi cutting is, as the name suggests, cutting into chirashizushi instead of cake. Chirashizushi is more traditional than a wedding cake, and it is gradually gaining popularity among brides who have Japanese weddings ♡

What exactly is chirashizushi?

So what is chirashizushi, anyway? Chirashizushi is a classic dish eaten during Hinamatsuri. It is a very colorful and festive dish decorated with shrimp, lotus root, and other ingredients on top of vinegared rice ♡

Did you know that the ingredients in chirashizushi have wonderful meanings? The shrimp in chirashizushi, eaten on Hinamatsuri to wish for a girl’s happiness, symbolizes "long life until the back is bent," and the lotus root, which has holes that allow one to see the future, represents "having good prospects for the future." The beans symbolize "being healthy and able to work diligently." *

The shared wish during the wedding ceremony is also "may the couple live long together and have good prospects for the future while being healthy." ♡

Another standard of Hinamatsuri is "hamaguri soup." Hamaguri only fits with its matched shell, which symbolizes "being with one person for life." * Therefore, during Hinamatsuri, it is said that interspersing hamaguri soup helps girls meet good partners ♡ Brides who perform chirashizushi cutting often serve chirashizushi as the final dish alongside hamaguri soup as a tradition. ♩

This also carries the meaning of "may the couple stay together for life." ♡

Let's perform "chirashizushi cutting," which has a wonderful meaning! ♡

Chirashizushi, which has such a lovely significance, is not only perfect for Hinamatsuri but also carries a beautiful meaning for weddings as well ♩ With such a wonderful significance, the unique chirashizushi cutting is sure to be a hit! *

Furthermore, there are various ways to cut chirashizushi and designs for chirashizushi. Let’s quickly introduce some of the chirashizushi cutting done by senior brides! ♡

Senior bride's "chirashizushi cutting" ①

A huge bowl of chirashizushi was cut! ♡ The gigantic rice paddle is more significant than the bride's face! ** The chirashizushi is adorned with colorful shrimp, tuna, eggs, as well as fans and mizuhiki, making it very festive ♡

At the wedding venue chosen by this bride, chirashizushi was even cheaper than a wedding cake...! Chirashizushi cutting sounds like a wonderful idea ♩

Senior bride's "chirashizushi cutting" ②

There was also a large heart-shaped chirashizushi! ♡ The cake topper on top is also lovely! * This chirashizushi is a uniquely vibrant addition to a wedding ♩

Senior bride's "chirashizushi cutting" ③

It is recommended to use the "marital harmony rice paddle" available in Hiroshima and Miyajima for chirashizushi cutting. * By the way, the rice paddle symbolizes "bringing in happiness" and "scooping up happiness." ♡ So, it is said that after including chirashizushi cutting, it is good to continue the action of scooping rice afterward ♩

➡ Wouldn't it be lovely to serve rice with this every day? Do you know about the original 'marital harmony rice paddle' you can find in Hiroshima and Miyajima?

Senior bride's "chirashizushi cutting" ④

I discovered a very beautiful chirashizushi! ♡ The beautifully arranged shrimp and squid are decorated with blooming cherry blossoms in the center, making it look stunning ♡ Chirashizushi can be beautifully presented and enhanced simply through creative ideas ♩

Senior bride's "chirashizushi cutting" ⑤

The large "寿" character in the middle is a festive touch to this chirashizushi! ♡ With the pink "寿" character, shrimp heads peek out from both ends, adding a lively touch. ◎ A chic and Western-style chirashizushi also matches perfectly with a wedding dress and tuxedo ♩

Let’s enhance the wedding with chirashizushi cutting! ♡

The chirashizushi cutting from senior brides was very vibrant, unique, and a perfect display for brides having Japanese weddings ♩

Brides planning a Japanese wedding, as well as those not, should definitely ask their wedding venue if it's possible to do a chirashizushi cutting. ♩ Make your wedding wonderful with the auspicious chirashizushi! ♡