I was honored to be invited to my friend Atsuko’s wedding taking place a Shinto Shrine and reception hall. It was all very interesting and exciting to see the ceremony and how a traditional reception is too.
Welcome to the Celebration!
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The Beautiful Bride and I
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Bride's cute sister
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Bride with Grandma
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Some of the Sports Chanbara group came by just to say hello & take a few pictures
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Smiling and talking before the ceremony
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Childhood friend of the Bride
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in full traditional wedding kimono
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Alter girl
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Processional through the Shrine's gate
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Head Officiant who performs the ceremony is the woman in purple.
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Then the musicians came next...playing traditional Japanese instruments
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