Japanese bridal attire can be broadly divided into five types: wedding dress, colored dress, white kimono, colored uchikake, and hon-furisode/hiki-furisode.
"Wedding dress"
It is said that wedding dresses became popular after Queen Victoria of England wore one at her wedding in 1840.
They were introduced to Japan after the Meiji period.
"Colored Dress"
Many brides wear this as a change of color at the wedding reception, and it can completely change the look of their first outfit and wow everyone.
"Shiromuku" (White Wedding Kimono)
This is the most formal attire. It is especially popular among those planning a shrine ceremony or Japanese wedding.
The pure white represents the bride's innocence and purity, and it has the meaning of "being dyed in the color of her new husband's family."
"Iro-uchikake" (Colored Uchikake)
This formal attire is on the same level as a Shiromuku (white wedding kimono). Many brides wear it as a change of clothes.
The colorful and gorgeous iro-uchikake often features auspicious designs such as cranes, pine, bamboo, and plum blossoms. It's recommended to choose a pattern after learning about its beautiful meaning.
Furisode (long-sleeved kimono)
This is the first formal attire for unmarried women. For brides, their wedding is the last opportunity to wear a furisode.
Wearing a furisode purchased for you by your parents at your own wedding is a wonderful way to show your filial piety.
It's a very important day for you and your family.
I wish all couples a happy future.
Well, see you next time.
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