Recommended Japanese-Inspired Petit Gifts for Brides in Traditional Attire: 8 Choices to Delight Your Guests at the Wedding Reception ♡
2017.07.01 published
I Want to Choose a Japanese-Style Petit Gift ♡
Brides-to-be who plan to send off guests in their traditional Japanese attire at their wedding reception, have you already decided on your petit gifts?
Since you’ll be wearing a hakama and shiro-muku (white traditional wedding kimono), many guests might want to choose a petit gift with a Japanese flavor for when they send off their guests*
So this time, we have gathered recommended Japanese-style petit gifts for brides in traditional attire ♩
Of course, this is also a must-check for brides who will wear a colorful uchikake for their second outfit change*
Recommended Japanese-Style Petit Gift for Traditional Brides① Oiri
"Oiri" is a traditional confectionery that has been passed down in Kagawa Prefecture. It is a type of arare (rice cracker) that brides take to their new homes as a wedding gift.
The cute pink oiri is perfect as a petit gift for a Japanese wedding. Not only is it delicious, but it also carries the lovely meaning connected to marriage.
Recommended Japanese-Style Petit Gift for Traditional Brides② Konpeito
Konpeito, which has a cute star-like shape.
Colorful and adorable, it’s a classic treat that will delight guests of all ages. It can be beautifully packaged in cute bags or small bottles ♩
It is said that konpeito takes a long time to make, symbolizing the idea that "couples take time to build a family = marital harmony."♡
Recommended Japanese-Style Petit Gift for Traditional Brides③ Rice
"Isn't there a petit gift that everyone will enjoy without any dislikes?"
For brides-to-be who think so, we recommend using rice as a petit gift.
Rice is something that absolutely everyone will consume* It will be appreciated even by guests who are not keen on sweet treats.
When giving rice as a petit gift, focusing on the packaging is a must ◎ A package featuring the couple's names or the wedding date will enhance its specialness.
Of course, the design should keep the "Japanese" theme in mind♡
Recommended Japanese-Style Petit Gift for Traditional Brides④ Ochazuke
There are cute Japanese-patterned wrappings for ochazuke (rice in tea), making it a festive petit gift. Choosing from a colorful selection will be fun ♩
Both its look and contents are perfect for a Japanese wedding ♡
Recommended Japanese-Style Petit Gift for Traditional Brides⑤ Icing Cookies
Although it's Western-style confectionery, icing cookies are also recommended◎
Icing cookies decorated with auspicious Japanese motifs like cherry blossoms and sea bream are perfect for petit gifts at a Japanese wedding ♡
Heart-shaped icing cookies with motifs of hakama and shiro-muku are also charming*
The "寿" (longevity) tag enhances the Japanese wedding theme ♩
Recommended Japanese-Style Petit Gift for Traditional Brides⑥ Senbei
Senbei (rice crackers) are also a unique petit gift for Japanese weddings. Senbei printed with illustrations of the bride and groom or messages are sure to be an interesting treat for guests ◎
Recommended Japanese-Style Petit Gift for Traditional Brides⑦ Local Confectionery
Giving local specialties as petit gifts is wonderful ♡ It’s a great opportunity for guests to learn about each other's hometowns*
A thank you tag featuring the motif of plum blossoms is also cute with a Japanese touch ♩
Recommended Japanese-Style Petit Gift for Traditional Brides⑧ Sake
Brides who made sake their petit gift are also wonderful ♡ They purchased mini sake bottles online and attached handmade thank you tags.
Guests who enjoy alcohol will surely appreciate it ♩ Additionally, they've prepared mini bottles of orange juice for child guests ♡
Bonus Edition*Wrapping with Japanese Design
Classic petit gifts include Martinelli and Kisses chocolate.
They don’t have a Japanese image, but by decorating the packaging with a Japanese design, you can give them a Japanese twist*
The key is using a red and white color scheme and incorporating motifs like noshi and mizuhiki♡
For brides who have already decided on their petit gift items, how about incorporating Japanese elements into the wrapping?
All the Japanese Petit Gifts Are Wonderful*
We’ve introduced recommended Japanese petit gifts for brides who will wear traditional attire at their wedding reception ♡ Did you find something that resonates with you?
Match your petit gifts with your Japanese bride's outfit and create a cohesive Japanese theme ♩