JAPANESE WEDDINGS

General Country Information• Island located in the Pacific Ocean• "Land of the Rising Sun“•World's third-largest economy• Over 127 million people• Capital: Tokyo

Traditional Customs• Sake Ceremony• Lighting a candle at every guests’ table• Stringed instruments called Samisen and Japanese drums for

music• Kohaku manjyu (round steamed buns with bean paste filling)

for guests

Who takes part in the ceremony• Bride• Groom• Families• Friends

Bride Attire• Kimono (traditional)•White dress

Groom Attire• Tuxedo• Haoiri-hakama

Attendant Attire• Fancy clothes• Kimonos• Dresses• Suits

Summary: How is this different from the US?• Clothes• Food• Religion• Traditions• Culture