Cutting Costs by 100,000 Yen Isn't Just a Dream!? Two Benefits of Choosing a "Civil Ceremony" for Your Wedding!

2017.11.02 published

【Consultation】I Want to Save on Wedding Costs...!

Wedding costs can amount to hundreds of thousands of yen.

"It's a once-in-a-lifetime event, but spending so much just for a few hours is...!" "The money I worked hard for a year is gone in just one day...!" Many voices express this sentiment.

It seems that modern brides are packing what they want into their weddings while cleverly managing to save money.

Among the various ways to save, "I DIY'd my accessories!" "I handmade the venue decorations!" "I'm making the paper items!" are particularly prominent.

By making items yourself, you can do it cheaper than ordering from wedding venues or wedding item companies, and by saving on various items little by little, it can ultimately lead to savings of tens of thousands of yen. Indeed, every little bit adds up.

@rena.wedding

However, rather than saving on various small items, if you save on one much bigger aspect, you could save around 100,000 yen just like that…!

Changing the Ceremony from Christian to a Civil Ceremony Can Save Money

For brides who want to save as much as possible while having a wedding, I recommend changing the ceremony from

Christian to a civil ceremony.

A Christian ceremony is a style in which you vow marriage to God based on Christ's teachings.

@yuri08225249

A civil ceremony, on the other hand, is a style where vows are made without being bound by a set format, in front of guests.

While many people typically choose a Christian ceremony, many wedding venues allow you to select your preferred ceremony style, whether it's Christian or a civil ceremony.

@ayakax19

In a Christian ceremony, you usually incur the following costs:

☑ Venue fee

☑ Pastor

☑ Choir

☑ Marriage certificate

☑ Flower shower

etc.

In contrast, a civil ceremony generally only requires payment for:

☑ Venue fee

☑ Officiant

No fees for a pastor or choir.

Thus, changing from a Christian ceremony to a civil ceremony could save you about 50,000 to 150,000 yen depending on the wedding venue!

For example, if a Christian ceremony costs 300,000 yen and a civil ceremony costs 200,000 yen at the same venue, just by changing the ceremony style, you'd save 100,000 yen!

While it may be challenging to make many small items by hand, being able to save 100,000 yen just by adjusting the ceremony style is indeed delightful.

@beautifulbell22

Of course, many brides may dream of having a Christian ceremony, so I wouldn't recommend changing the ceremony style for those who are particular about it.

However, brides who are flexible with the ceremony style might consider a civil ceremony!

Additionally, Civil Ceremonies Offer High Originality

For brides who say, "I can sort of envision a Christian ceremony, but I can’t picture a civil ceremony…!", let me introduce the charm of civil ceremonies.

Unlike Christian ceremonies, civil ceremonies do not have a fixed format.

This allows complete freedom in how the ceremony proceeds and what vows are made.

The typical flow of a civil ceremony could be:

① Groom's entrance

② Bride's entrance, veil down, walking down the aisle

③ Declaration of the start of the ceremony

④ Vows

⑤ Exchange of rings

⑥ Signing the marriage certificate

⑦ Greetings from the couple

⑧ Closing remarks

⑨ Exit

@na20160330

One appealing feature of civil ceremonies is the opportunity to incorporate original and wonderful performances!

☑ Ring relay

➡ To learn more about the ring relay ♡

☑ String art ceremony

➡ To learn more about string art ceremony ♡

☑ Sand ceremony

➡ To learn more about the sand ceremony ♡

☑ Wedding box

☑ Handshake ritual

☑ Tree planting

☑ Closing kiss

➡ To learn more about the closing kiss ♡

☑ Vows

➡ To learn more about vows ♡

@st.wedding0811

A civil ceremony is characterized by being a personalized wedding that reflects the couple’s uniqueness.

It is also a popular option for brides who want to create an engaging and fun ceremony that involves their guests!

➡ Check out articles on civil ceremonies here＊

Consider a Civil Ceremony That Allows Both Savings and a Unique Wedding!

I’ve introduced the "civil ceremony," which allows for both savings and originality.

The ability to incorporate wonderful performances while saving around 100,000 yen makes civil ceremonies immensely appealing.

This ceremony style is recommended for both budget-conscious brides and those with specific tastes!

@st.wedding0811