FAQs
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How different are Japanese weddings?
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In some ways not at all, but in some ways completely different! The bride and groom (and the bride and groom's family) don't pay for a lot of the wedding, all the guests bring money instead of gifts which helps pay. Don't worry, we don't expect that ;) It's also common for the bride to change dresses (at least 2 or 3times), for the bride and groom's family to sit in the back (have to be humble!), and for the bosses of the bride and groom to give speeches at the wedding!
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Is this the bride's image of her wedding?
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We're BOTH involved in the wedding. Rie doesn't want it to only be about her on our day and Brian doesn't want to leave all of the decisions to her. We want out wedding to be where we can show our appreciation and our commitment and where all our beloved people gather and have fun with us!
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Are people actually reading these?
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We sure hope so!
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Do I get a plus one?
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Our wedding is small, so unfortunately you only have a plus one if your invitation specifically says you and a guest are invited.
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Can I bring my kids?
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Just like the plus one, because of limited space only whomever is specifically spelled out in the invitation has a seat at the wedding.
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How early can I arrive?
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Guests can enter beginning at 1:30 sharp. The ceremony will begin at 2:00. Also, the bar will open at 1:30! Enjoy some drinks until the ceremony begins, but try not to get drunk yet!haha
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Can I take pictures during the wedding?
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During the ceremony, we kindly ask you leave that to the photographers as it can make it harder to see for others. But during the reception we would love for anyone to take pics and share them with us using the hashtag #itbeganinjapan
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To our Japanese guests: 日本のゲストの方々へ
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〜日本とアメリカの結婚式の主な違い〜 1) アメリカはお祝儀がありません。 その代わり、新郎と新婦が事前に選んだ欲しいものリスト(”registry”をご確認下さい) から結婚祝いとして贈り物を選びます。もしくは、”registry”にある新婚旅行資金に ”寄付”することもできます。 2) 花嫁＆花婿の付添人(bride's maid & groom's man) 立会人として結婚式のときに花嫁＆花婿の側に立つ人たちがいます。 セレモニーのとき両サイドにいる人たちです！("wedding party"をご確認下さい) 3) RSVP 出欠の返事 日本でも主流になってきていますが、アメリカの式の出欠の返事は 郵便ではなくこのhp上でおこないます。"RSVP"にいき自分の名前を 英語で記入、すると名前の下に ”will attend”(出席) / "will not attend" (欠席) の二択があるのでどちらかを選択！最後に右下の"submit RSVP"を押してください。 わからない場合は直接私たちにご連絡ください。 ※他にも細かい違いはたくさんありますが、実際に当日体験して違いを感じ・発見してみてください♪ このhpに旅行情報やお勧めの場所なども掲載しているのでcheck it out!!! 遠方から、またコロナ禍ですが、皆さんに当日お会い出来ること、 一緒にお祝いできることを心から楽しみにしています。 旅行や式に関することなど質問あればいつでもご連絡ください。