Japanese Wedding Traditions and Culture
Shinto Traditional Japanese Wedding Ceremony
The predominant religion in Japan is Shinto which means "the way of the Kami" (Gods). The religious traditional japanese wedding ceremony is held in a Shinto shrine. Shinto wedding ceremonies are very private with only family and close friends in attendance.
Japanese Wedding Tradition - Japanese Bride & Wedding Kimono
The bride wears the traditional white wedding kimono dress called shiro-maku. Shiro meaning white and maku meaning pure. The bride's hair is styled in the traditional style called and adorned with beautiful ornaments, combs and accessories.
The groom is dressed in a montsuki kimono with a short haori overcoat bearing the family crest with pleated hakama pants.
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Japanese Wedding Customs - The Wedding Ceremony
Traditional Japanese music consisting of flutes are performed by artists. The Japanese wedding ceremony is conducted by a Shinto priest who first begins by purifying the couple. After the purification and vows are performed, the ancient wedding custom of sharing sake called "san san kudo" is performed.
After the wedding ceremony, the couple greets their guest at the large reception party where all their family, friends and coworkers are in attendance.