Authentic Wedding in Japan

Experience authentic Japanese shrines wedding, where you will be able to enjoy true Japanese traditional culture. The unique experience should become the highlight of your trip to Japan, and one of the most valuable memories of lifetime.

PLAN DETAILS

  • Wedding ceremony fee

    Wedding ceremony fee(Civil wedding)

  • Private room

    Private room

  • Shrine priest

    Shrine priest

  • Live traditional music performance / BGM music

    Live traditional music performance / BGM music

  • Kimono for bride and groom

    Kimono for
    bride and groom

  • Make-up artist
Hairdo & make-up for bride
Make-up for groom

    Make-up artist
    Hairdo & make-up for bride
    (Make-up for groom)

  • Hair accessories for bride

    Hair accessories for bride

  • Wedding planner

    Wedding planner(in Mandrin Chinese or English)

  • Photographer

    Photographer

  • Ceremony photographs

    Ceremony photographs(approximately 100 soft copies)

  • Photo shoot of the couple at shrine

    Photo shoot at shrine (30 minutes / approximatley 50 soft copies)

  • Trasportation from salon to the shrine

    Trasportation from salon to the shrine

Japanese Wedding Ceremony

The Japanese shrine wedding ceremony originated from the wedding of the Emperor Taisho in the Meiji era, and was later popularized among the general public. The traditional form is to be dressed in pure white for a slolemn ceremony shared only with blood-related relatives. Perhaps the impression of a shrine wedding is rather rigid. Because of the rules and traditions of the shrine, it seems more ceremonial compared to a free Western-style wedding, so the number of new couples choosing a shrine wedding is gradually increasing.

PLAN DETAILS

*For more information about each shrine, please contact us!

Features

Leading brand in Japanese weddings

Petit Wedding and La-vie Photography belongs to the same group company. Petit Wedding specialize in wedding ceremonies for small number of guests and was awarded the “Best Hospitality Company Selection” by the Japanese ministry of economy. La-vie Photography celebrates its 25th year for being the leading wedding photography company. Since 1995, La-vie Photography has kept creating new photo values in Japan and in the world.

One-stop wedding venue located across Japan

Petit Wedding owns 24 church and chapel located in 16 prefectures across Japan and is independently operated and managed by our company. Our wedding venues are mostly located in the heart of the city for fast and convenient transportation. All venues include dress salons, guest salons, dressing rooms and guest lounges. Some churches also provide restaurants and banquet halls with their own professional chef team.

Wedding dress features

We also have an independent dress salon, providing full set outfits for brides and grooms. To pursue the highest quality material, wedding dresses and tuxedos are carefully selected from leading fashion brands in Japan and from European countries. Exquisite workmanship in design details are found in these outfits, providing suitable choices for Asian brides and grooms.

Professional Japanese make-up artists

On the day of the wedding, a professional Japanese make-up artist who understands the leading bridal make-up trend will be at your service. In order to bring out the natural beauty of the bride, the finished make-up is not only beautiful, but preserves the bride’s originality. Whether a wedding ceremony or a pre-wedding photo shoot, the most touching aspect of the bride will be bloomed.

Chinese / English speaking wedding planner

We have a team specifically for overseas clients who are keen into Japanese weddings and wedding photo shoots. Choose from either Chinese or English-speaking staff who will guide you through application, suggestions, wedding details, and follow-ups. A communication bridge between the client and the team will make every effort in planning an overseas wedding smooth and easy.

Weddings specially made for you

Whether it is a traditional Japanese wedding at a shrine, a western style wedding at a church, an outdoor garden wedding, or a wedding party at a banquet, we will utilize all of our facilities to provide full range of authentic Japanese services. We ensure to work with different needs and preferences of overseas clients to create an unforgettable wedding experience, specially made for you.

Kimono

Schedule

  • Preparation for cermonyPreparation for cermony

    07:30 ~ 09:3001|Preparation for cermony

    Meet at Petit wedding salon for make-up and preparation, followed by transportation to the shrine.

  • Photo shoot of the couple at the shrinePhoto shoot of the couple at the shrine

    09:30 ~ 10:0002|Photo shoot of the couple at the shrine

    Photo shoot will take place for about 30 minutes for approximately 50 soft copies.

  • Rehearsal and instructions for the ceremony.Rehearsal and instructions for the ceremony.

    10:30 ~ 11:0003|Rehearsal and instructions for the ceremony.

    Rehearsal and instructions will take about 30 mintues. Guests are advised to gather in front of the shrine 30 minutes before the rehearsal.

  • Ceremony beginsCeremony begins

    11:00 ~ 12:0004|Ceremony begins

    Please follow the traditional proceadures of a Japanese shrine wedding. The ceremony takes about 30 minutes, followed by a group photo after the ceremony.

  • Ceremony endsCeremony ends

    12:00 ~ 14:0005|Ceremony ends

    After group photos, the couple will return to the salon to remove make-up and change back to casual clothes. End of service.

*The above time flow is for reference only, it may be different according to the shrine, please contact us for details.

  1. Ceremony flow All members participating the wedding will form a line to enter the shrine, and after a ritual ceremony, the main priest will report to the god about the marriage of the couple. The ceremony will include rituals such as the "san-san-kudo" ceremomy, and the entire ceremony will take about 30 minutes.
  2. The rituals are mainly performed by the groom. Reading the oath is also done by the groom alone.
  3. Family oriented wedding Originally, the meaning of marriage in Japan was only for the groom, bride, and their family. Basically, only family and relatives could participate at a wedding. Nowadays, it is not rare for friends to participate, but to only to watch the ceremony from outside. (According to the regulations of the shrine, there may be situations where friends cannot participate)
  4. Limits to recording & photography Because of the belief of the gods, certain rituals during the wedding are not allowed to be recorded by photograph or video. Some shrines refuse all staff from filming during the ceremony. In this case, we will try to take photos before the ceremony in order to capture your memories.

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