Japanese Weddings: Practices and Pitfalls

A bride and groom in wasō Japanese attire. (© Pixta)

Performing the sansankudo at a Japanese wedding. (© Pixta)

Types of Wedding Ceremonies in Japan

Choice of words is important when speaking at a wedding. (© Pixta)

Brides in Western dress also wear white. (© Pixta)

The focus of the event should be solely on the new couple. (© Pixta)

A fancy envelope containing wedding gift money. (© Pixta)

Standard venues are wedding halls and hotels with banquet halls and chapels or Shintō shrines on the premises. (© Pixta)

Hikidemono may be delivered later, to avoid encumbering guests after the reception. (© Pixta)

Share the day’s joy with the bride and groom. (© Pixta)