Japanese Wedding Traditions

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Japanese Red, a joyous, lucky color, is important at the reception of a Japanese wedding. The Nine sips of sake, both bride and groom take three sips from three cups. The bride traditionally gives a small gift to each of the guests. Origami - 1001 folded cranes to symbolize long life. There is a lot of ceremony speaches and toasts bonding of families by their elders and other honoured guests about the couple. Shinto and Buddist ceremonys are still popular traditions. A favorite tradition - 70 % of japanese weddings outside of Japan are in Hawaii. The reception menu could include Kai fish, the traditional fish of happiness, red rice, kelp, and sake wine (rice wine). Click here for more wedding traditions from around the world