"Handcrafted Calligraphy Shot Ideas for Newlyweds: Must-Write Phrases for Your Pre-Wedding Photos in Traditional Japanese Attire"

The Handwritten Calligraphy by the Couple is Just Wonderful!

Brides planning a traditional kimono photoshoot, have you decided on your shooting items? There are various items for traditional kimono photoshoots such as court umbrellas, ball bouquets, and fan props… but I have found an item that is gradually gaining popularity among brides!♡

That is "calligraphy" ♩ The couple writes calligraphy by hand and takes photos holding it, which is currently trending＊ It’s simple since it only involves writing characters, and it increases the variety of photos, hence its rising popularity◎

So, what kind of characters are senior brides writing? Let’s take a look♩

Senior Bride's Calligraphy Shot ①

The couple is holding the phrase "Happy New Year," which they want to use for their New Year's card ♡ It’s definitely a shot that brides doing traditional kimono photoshoots want to capture, right? They can’t wait for the New Year◎

Senior Bride's Calligraphy Shot ②

The adorable couple gazing at each other while holding a big calligraphy piece saying "We got married." This piece was written by the groom's grandfather, who is a calligraphy teacher ♩ Moreover, the paper was dyed pink by the grandmother and decorated with gold patterns ♡

It’s a work filled with love from the wonderful grandfather and grandmother＊

Senior Bride's Calligraphy Shot ③

The bride is holding a calligraphy saying "Delicious food" and the groom is holding "Happy weight"＊ This is a message from the bride that she will be cooking delicious meals for her groom, who is a bit on the thinner side ♡ They seem poised for a wonderful new married life together♩

Senior Bride's Calligraphy Shot ④

A joyful shot featuring the character "寿" (longevity) ♡ It’s beautifully adorned with colorful paper fans around it ♩ The smiles of the couple shine in this wonderful shot ♡

Senior Bride's Calligraphy Shot ⑤

Don’t you think the idea of writing the couple's names is quite cute? This photo packs in the date, "We got married," and "We have started…" making it look like a lot of fun ♡

Senior Bride's Calligraphy Shot ⑥

A wonderful shot featuring all family members holding their names ♡ This is a family gathering photo unique to wedding ceremonies＊ It will be exciting to look back at it years later♩

Senior Bride's Calligraphy Shot ⑦

The bride wrote "Takeuchi, We have started," in a vibe reminiscent of "Cold Chinese noodles, we have started." Surprisingly, this was not handwritten but printed on Japanese paper! It’s an amazing idea that is both professional-looking yet easy to do ♡ This way, brides who are not good at calligraphy can easily give it a try♩

Make Your Photoshoot More Fun with Calligraphy Shots! ♡

How did you like the senior brides' calligraphy shots? Everyone wrote different characters, making for interesting and fun photos＊

If you are a bride planning a traditional kimono photoshoot, be sure to prepare some "calligraphy" ♩