The Best of Both Worlds: Discover the Allure of the Trendy 'Traditional Japanese Attire Wedding Ceremony'!
2017.03.16 published
What is a traditional Japanese kimono wedding ceremony? *
A popular wedding style these days is the traditional kimono wedding ceremony ♡
A traditional kimono wedding ceremony is a type of wedding where couples wear kimonos and hold a casual, free-spirited ceremony in front of guests. *
Although it is commonly imagined that front ceremonies are held in wedding dresses, there are actually no specific rules about the content, attire, or production of a front ceremony...!
Therefore, for brides who think, “I want to wear a kimono, but it’s not necessary to have a formal ceremony at a shrine…” this wedding style is becoming increasingly popular ♡
Taking the best of both traditional and modern weddings! Let’s explore the allure of traditional kimono wedding ceremonies that are praised by both the couple and the guests ♩
The Charm of Traditional Kimono Wedding Ceremony ① You can wear kimono in a chapel ♡
The greatest charm of a traditional kimono wedding ceremony is that you can wear a kimono in a beautiful chapel ♡ Of course, both white kimonos and colored kimonos are acceptable ♩
Although the image of a chapel is strongly associated with wedding dresses, kimonos look wonderful in both wooden and glass chapels, adding a special touch and freshness that is simply lovely ♡
The Charm of Traditional Kimono Wedding Ceremony ② Enjoy stylish kimono coordination ♡
When wearing a kimono for a shrine ceremony, you typically have to maintain a very traditional style with neatly arranged hair, topped with a cotton hood or a角隠し (a traditional headpiece)...
However, for a front ceremony where you wear a kimono, you can have a loose and stylish Western-style hairdo, and carrying a cute bouquet is also an option ♡
Enjoying modern and adorable kimono outfits is something that brides can truly appreciate from their perspective ♡
The Charm of Traditional Kimono Wedding Ceremony ③ Enjoy the decorations of a Japanese-style chapel ♡
While it varies by venue, one attractive point is that the chapel can be decorated with a Japanese-style atmosphere ♡
Look at this venue! It is decorated with traditional umbrellas and paper fans, creating a Japanese feel ♩
The Charm of Traditional Kimono Wedding Ceremony ④ Both Japanese and Western performances can be done ♡
The flow of a traditional kimono wedding ceremony is almost the same as that of a regular shrine ceremony! However, the exclusive privilege of a traditional kimono wedding ceremony is that you can incorporate both Japanese and Western performances into the ceremony ♡
For example, here is the well-known performance from shrine ceremonies, san-san-kudo, where the bride and groom exchange sake cups to solidify their marriage ♡
After that, you can also do the normal ring exchange, the declaration of vows, and the performance of a kiss ♩
In this way, a traditional kimono wedding ceremony allows for both Japanese and Western performances, making it a two-for-one deal! It feels lucky and special ♡
The Charm of Traditional Kimono Wedding Ceremony ⑤ Cute traditional accessories ♡
In a traditional kimono wedding ceremony, you prepare ceremonial items just like in a regular front ceremony... but here, the idea of writing your vows on a folding fan is discovered! It’s very stylish and interesting ♡
Creating cute traditional accessories like this is one of the attractions of a traditional kimono wedding ceremony ◎
The Charm of Traditional Kimono Wedding Ceremony ⑥ Fresh for the guests ♡
Finally, here is the charm of the traditional kimono wedding ceremony from the guest’s perspective*
It is fresh and exciting to participate in a traditional kimono wedding ceremony, as it is still not a common style of ceremony ♡
Moreover, seeing the couple in kimono during the ceremony and in dresses during the reception is a joyous experience for guests ♩