"Traditional Princess Style ♡ I Want to Showcase a New and Special Me in a Japanese Wedding Kimono with Colorful Uchikake!"
2015.02.21 published
I Want a Japanese Style Wedding ♡
Never Forget the Japanese Spirit. "Dresses full of frills are cute, but..." It's a once-in-a-lifetime wedding! As a Japanese person, I can't help but yearn for a kimono style too*
I'd Like to Change into Something Else ♡
The transformation from "pure white dress → kimono" or "kimono → wedding dress" is very popular ♡
Shiro-muku and Iro-uchikake.
The two main types of traditional garments worn by brides are 'Shiro-muku' and 'Iro-uchikake.' Do you know their meanings??
The Original Meaning is "Nothing"!
The image of shiro-muku is often associated with "purity" and "innocence," but its original meaning is actually different.
The Shiro-muku Worn When Entering the New Home.
The white of shiro-muku signifies "having no blood." In the past, brides discarded their past and family ties upon marrying and joined the household of their husbands. This symbolizes the act of "discarding one's past self and becoming nothing" as represented by wearing shiro-muku*
Then, She Changes into Iro-uchikake.
After marrying in shiro-muku, she changes into iro-uchikake to become a wife.
Iro-uchikake Represents "Rebirth"*
At this point, the bride, who was 'nothing,' is infused with 'color' and 'blood,' becoming imbued with her husband's family's colors as she begins her new life.... This is the origin of the meanings behind shiro-muku and iro-uchikake.
Therefore, historically, brides always wore both shiro-muku and iro-uchikake at weddings.
This Time, Let's Introduce 'Iro-uchikake' ♡
Iro-uchikake, which symbolizes rebirth. What color will you be dyed in? Let's check out various vibrant iro-uchikake colors and feel like a bride ♩
Classic! Red Uchikake.
Red is a very powerful color that represents "blood" and "protection from evil." It has often been chosen historically as the color to change into after wearing shiro-muku.
Bright, lively, and Japanese-style ♡ The large patterns are wonderful *
Gorgeous with Black and Gold ♡
A sophisticated, elegant combination of colors. Black, gold, and red make for a very luxurious pairing.
The design makes you want to stand tall and reach for the sky *
White Base with Colorful Accents*
Iro-uchikake with a white base and colorful embroidery in rainbow colors is perfect for a romantic and girly bride ♡
Pastel Colors ♡
A fluffy-colored iro-uchikake richly decorated with light-colored floral patterns.
Orange is Also Very Cute ♡
Orange that resembles red. A truly luxurious design featuring large warm-colored embroidery on a white base ♩
The flower petals are incredibly cute ♡
What Color Do You Want to Be Dyed In?
Iro-uchikake, representing rebirth. A ceremonial outfit worn at the moment of tying the knot and beginning a new life and household with your partner*
I Want You to See the New Me ♡
I want my guests to see not my usual self, but the special me who has been reborn ♩
You can only wear such a gorgeous kimono at your wedding ♩
As a Japanese person, don’t you want to try out such a wonderful Japanese-style attire at least once? ♡