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Traditional Japanese Wedding Ceremony
Preserved in the archive in 2002. Historical article; travel and business details may have changed.
“San-san-kudo,” a ceremony of three-times-three exchange of nuptial cups, is performed by the bridegroom and bride. Drinks of “Sake” are then exchanged between members and close relatives of the both families to signify their union through the wedding. A Shinto wedding is accompanied by the traditional music and attended by “Miko” maidens who serve “Sake” in red and white dresses. The exchange of wedding rings is also a popular practice today. The bridegroom and bride proceed to the sanctuary to offer twigs of “Sakaki” sacred tree in worship to gods to end the main part of the wedding ceremony. It is a short service, simple in procedure but full of solemn atmosphere. “San-san-kudo,” a ceremony of three-times-three “San-san-kudo,” a ceremony of three-times-three Traditional Japanese wedding section has be made possible because of the kind support of Oriental Artifacts supplier of quality Japanese kimono and accessories. | | |
