Going Asian on your marriage ceremony is a nice way to free you from the customary methods of celebrating weddings. Japanese Themed Weddings are becoming more popular these days, even for those people raised on western means of living. In case you are looking for some idea on how you are going to go through your day with all those chopsticks and kimono dresses, read on.

In Japan, grooms normally wear a haori and a hakama that comes in black. One thing adored by most brides during Japanese weddings is the fact that they can change into 5 various kimonos during the entire celebration. Brides could wear traditional wigs although this is not a requirement. These wigs may come with artificial flowers, pearls, and gold combs and are available in colors chosen specifically by the bride.

An interesting fact about Japanese Themed Weddings is that the bride and groom enter the ceremony on the opposite sides of the room while beautiful strains of drum and flute are played. Guests are not left on the side just watching the couple move along the hall because attendants would wave a sacred tree which is created from paper streamers on top of the heads of the couples. Guests do this for purification because they believe that they can keep bad spirits away through this method.

Once the couple have exchanged vows, it is the time for them to drink sake. After then, they would trade glasses for a total of nine times to symbolize the new bond.

Another fascinating aspect of the wedding is that the couple can offer accessories, which will make the event extravagant without spending a big deal of cash. For one, they can offer paper or sandalwood fans to ensure that they guests feel cool. On the reception table, zen trays and bonsai trees can be placed instead of spending too much on expensive flowers and bouquets. Small glass cylinders that are filled with fresh bamboo stems can be positioned all around the reception to provide good luck and to instantly create a Japanese ambiance. For the flower girls, they can have festive parasols to carry.

To complete the event, food and beverages should be Japanese themed as well. Try to serve teriyaki chicken, won-ton soup, and pot stickers. Instead of giving out coffees, try hot tea instead. For the bear, excellent choice would be Sapporo and Kirin. Invitations can be done by simply purchasing regular wedding invitations, because Japanese are known for their simplicity. Go for the type of invitation that folds with nothing within. Make use of Japanese rice papers that comes in different designs to make your front collage. And for the favors, offer bamboo stalks placed inside a small stoneware bowls that are packed with gravel. You can try giving out chopsticks too.

A Japanese themed wedding can be extravagant and simple, so Enjoy!

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