Two Families Unite: The Stylish Recent Version of the 'Water Blending Ceremony' with a Tree Watering Twist!

Ceremony of the Wedding: Do You Know About "Mizuasahi no Gi" (Water Mixing Ceremony)?

The "Mizuasahi no Gi" is a ceremony performed in traditional weddings. It can be done in both Shinto and secular ceremonies, and is popular not only in Japan but also in weddings abroad.

So, what is the content and progression of this ceremony?

The Water Mixing Ceremony expresses the idea of "two different families coming together as one."

Water brought from the homes of both families is poured into the same bottle, cup, or glass, and the bride and groom drink it together as part of the ceremony.

Water symbolizes the environments and lands they have grown up in, and by mixing the two distinct waters, it represents the unification of two families. The ceremony embodies the bride and groom's commitment to accepting this and becoming a new family filled with happiness.

To carry out the Water Mixing Ceremony, it is necessary to prepare for family members, such as mothers and fathers, to bring water from home on the wedding day.*

Alternatively, there are also cases where local sake or juice from each other's hometowns is mixed together.♡

A Trendy Way to Incorporate Plants into the Water Mixing Ceremony

In terms of how to perform the Water Mixing Ceremony, a recently popular method is to give the mixed water to a plant, creating a memorial tree!

During the Water Mixing Ceremony, each family’s water is poured into a watering can by the respective mothers and fathers,

and the bride and groom then water a tree using the combined water from both families... Many brides are choosing this approach.*

Whether it's in a garden wedding at a guest house, a traditional Shinto-style ceremony, or in a chapel, the greenery looks stunning and very stylish.♡

Large Trees = A Wish for Prosperity in Descendants

Historically, trees have often represented family, so giving the water that symbolizes both families to a tree chosen by the bride and groom as they begin their new household is a truly wonderful ceremony.

It carries a message of nurturing a new family filled with love from both sides, and the excitement of watching the tree grow is delightful.

Incorporating the planting of a memorial tree into the Water Mixing Ceremony is a fantastic idea that serves two purposes.

When watering the tree, it is not just the bride and groom; sometimes grandparents, parents, and family members participate together, creating a collaborative effort. That is also very lovely.♡

What Are Popular Plants for the Water Mixing Ceremony?

While using flowers for the Water Mixing Ceremony is fine, trees are especially popular, and among them, beautiful flower meanings lead to choices like:

☑ Olive Tree (Flower Meaning: Peace)

☑ Umbrella Tree (Flower Meaning: Marital Love)

☑ Ficus Ginseng, commonly called the "Tree of Happiness"

These are frequently selected.＊

Let's Plant a Memorial Tree for the Couple during the Water Mixing Ceremony ♩

The Water Mixing Ceremony, a long-standing tradition, is worth preserving while still being modernized with the visually appealing aspect of a tree and watering can during this ceremony.

Please nurture a big, big tree with your big, big love! ♩

Planting it in the garden of your future home and telling your children, "This is the tree that Dad and Mom planted at their wedding," can lead to a lot of dreams and wonderful memories! ♡