Traditional Japanese Wedding Ceremony|Japanese wedding La-vie Photography

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.

Wedding ceremony fee(Civil wedding)
Private room
Shrine priest
Live traditional music performance / BGM music
Kimono for
bride and groom
Make-up artist
Hairdo & make-up for bride
(Make-up for groom)
Hair accessories for bride
Wedding planner(in Mandrin Chinese or English)
Photographer
Ceremony photographs(approximately 100 soft copies)
Photo shoot at shrine (30 minutes / approximatley 50 soft copies)
Trasportation from salon to the shrine

PRICE

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.

KYOTO豊国神社
Toyokuni Shrine
It is an ancient shrine related to Hideyoshi Toyotomi. Inside, a large gate called "Karamon" is preserved as a national treasure. It is said to bring good fortune for couples who gets married in this shrine.
KYOTO梨木神社
Nashinoki Shrine
The quiet and chic Nashinoki Shrine enshrines Sanetsumu Sanjo and his son Sanetomo who were worshipers of the Meiji Restoration. Inside, you will wind the Somei spring, one of the "Three pure springs of Kyoto," which is the only water source left among the three. In the shrine, there is also the god tree famous for leaves shaped in heart, known as the "tree of love".
OKINAWA NAHA波上宮
Naminoue Shrine
This shrine is famous for for being the god of the sea among the eight shrines in Okinawa. It was built in the era of the Ryukyu Kingdom to pray for peace of the sea.
HOKKAIDO SAPPORO北海道神宮
Hokkaido Shrine
Built in the early Meiji period, the Hokkaido Shrine has been in existence for more than 150 years and has been protecting the happy life of local people for 100 years. The place of sacrifice for the patron saint and the pioneer god.
HOKKAIDO OTARU龍宮神社
Ryugu Shrine
The Ryugu Shrine located in Inaho, Otaru, is a shrine with a long history and loved by the citizens of Otaru. It is a very quiet and peaceful shrine, just like the atmosphere in Otaru city.
HOKKAIDO FURANO富良野神社
Furano Shrine
Furano Shrine, loved by locals in Hokkaido, is located near the Furano Elementary School. Although it is small in scale, it stands as an important place for local faith.

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

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.

07:30 ～ 09:3001｜Preparation for cermony

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

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.
The rituals are mainly performed by the groom. Reading the oath is also done by the groom alone.
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)
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.