Found on the Instagram of a Japanese bride! 7 Must-Know Ideas for a Traditional Japanese Wedding Experience ♩

2017.03.02 published

What Kind of Performances Are There for Japanese Weddings?

Beautiful white shiromuku and gorgeous colorful uchikake ♡

Wearing such wonderful traditional costumes and holding a "wedding" ceremony gives off a refined atmosphere reminiscent of a Yamato Nadeshiko, exuding elegance and calmness, which many people dream of ♡

However, many brides may not know what the standard and popular performances are when holding a Japanese wedding...!

Therefore, here are some standard ideas for performances in a Japanese wedding ♡

Japanese Wedding Performance 1 ♡ Mizuhiki and Origami Crane Shower

Recommended performances for brides wearing traditional attire at a civil ceremony or holding a Shinto ceremony ♡

A Japanese version of a flower shower, featuring a mizuhiki shower or origami crane shower *.

The cuteness of the mizuhiki or origami cranes resting on the shiromuku after the shower is simply breathtaking ♡

Japanese Wedding Performance 2 ♡ Daruma Eye Insertion

The popular daruma eye insertion is also a recommended performance idea for traditional weddings ♡

The daruma, which symbolizes a wish, is already auspicious, and the charm of decorating the eyes in a heart shape is delightful and flexible *.

Japanese Wedding Performance 3 ♡ Kagami Biraki

The kagami biraki ceremony, where a sake barrel is broken open, is also a quintessential performance at Japanese weddings ♡

It might be rare to have the opportunity to crack open such a large sake barrel with a mallet, so it's quite precious and exciting for the guests ♩

After that, the newlyweds pour sake into masu cups, which can also be a fun way of entertaining guests *.

Recently, there's also a popular idea of placing small mini barrels on guest tables and having the newlyweds break them one by one *.

This will surely finalize the table round for a Japanese wedding ♡

Japanese Wedding Performance 4 ♡ Mizuawase Ceremony

The mizuawase ceremony, symbolizing the hope that a couple raised in different waters (environments) can build a single family together, is one performance that I definitely recommend for Japanese weddings ♡

As it is a traditional performance, older guests will likely appreciate it, and using water creates a refreshing atmosphere with pleasant sounds *.

Japanese Wedding Performance 5 ♡ Entering with a Bangasa (Japanese umbrella)

A performance idea for entering the reception ceremony under a bangasa is also highly recommended ♡

Just holding a bangasa suddenly brightens the atmosphere for both and suits the groom's hakama as well as the bride's uchikake ♩

Japanese Wedding Performance 6 ♡ Entering a Jinrikisha (rickshaw)

Recommended for couples who want to make their reception entrance more extravagant is a performance idea of entering in a jinrikisha ♡

The moment the newlyweds appear, the venue will undoubtedly erupt in excitement, making it quite a surprise *.

Japanese Wedding Performance 7 ♡ First Bite with a Shamoji (rice paddle)

Finally, I’d like to introduce a performance where the wedding cake is served using a shamoji for the first bite ♡ It gives off a much more traditional atmosphere than using a big spoon ♩

Additionally, there’s also the idea of using a sword for the cake cutting, which is recommended *.

Which Japanese Wedding Performance Would You Like to Incorporate? ♡

I’ve introduced some standard and popular performances for brides holding a Japanese wedding *.

For guests, simply attending a Japanese wedding ceremony is special. Let’s invite everyone into the wonderful world of Japanese weddings with the performances introduced this time ♡