At a traditional Japanese wedding, the bride and groom usually wear Japanese wedding kimono. The bride wears a white wedding kimono called uchikake with a white headdress. The headdress is big and bulky and is said to hide the brides horns as a symbol of submission.

What symbolizes marriage in Japan?

Today, the traditional Japanese ceremony is Shinto-style, performed by a Shinto priest and held at a shrine. Brides who choose a Shinto-style wedding wear a white kimono, called shiro-muku. It symbolizes purity and that the bride will become the color of her husbands family.

Do Japanese weddings have groomsmen?

With Japanese weddings, the ceremony is usually only reserved for the close family of the bride and groom and casual friends and co-workers usually do not attend. You also dont find the use of bridesmaids or a best man that you would find in American weddings.

Do Japanese use wedding rings?

During a Japanese wedding ceremony Most Japanese weddings take place in spring and autumn and begin with a formal wedding ceremony. During a Christian ceremony in Japan, couples exchange wedding rings instead of cups of sake. Some couples opt for both a Shinto and Christian ceremony, for the best of both worlds.

What is a Japanese wedding like?

In the ceremony, the couple is purified, drink sake, and the groom reads the words of commitment. At the end of the ceremony, symbolic offerings are given to the kami (Shinto deities). The couple is dressed in traditional kimono. After the ceremony, the couple welcomes all the guests, and the reception party is held.

Can foreigners get married in Japan?

Japanese law requires all foreigners who marry in Japan to first prepare a sworn Affidavit of Competency to Marry, affirming they are legally free to marry, from their own countrys embassy or consulate in Japan. You should use this form if you are planning to marry someone who is not a U.S. citizen.