The most traditional Japanese wedding is likely to see is the Shinto-style wedding, private events that are taking place in the sanctuaries. Only close family members participate in the ceremony, although there may be an elderly couple who also attended, to assume the role of matchmaker. The service consists of ceremonies involving the drinking of love and a more contemporary sense, the exchange of wedding bands. The relatives of the bride and groom also exchange of sake cups to show that the two families are united. Japanese brides wear a shiromuku a white kimono, wedding dresses, while the groom will use montsuki a formal black kimono, and baggy pants called hakama legs.After the Mass at the Shinto shrine, which generally follows a reception party where family, friends and colleagues of the couple together to celebrate the wedding. People usually dress in formal clothes and women in kimono costume, and you can see in this event.
An invitation to a Japanese wedding must be answered as soon as possible and do not forget that a gift of cash is very important. Unless a fixed amount is indicated in the invitation card will have to decide on the level of intimacy he shares with partner, a greater degree of intimacy involves a large monetary gift. It is standard to give the cash in crisp new bills, which are placed in an envelope, called shugi-bukuro, and his name is well printed on the front of it.
