Tamukeyama Wedding

As I was taking some photos of Sangatsu-do, I noticed some photographers in the vacinity of Tamukeyama Shrine. I was fortunate to get these lovely photos. I think Shinto wedding ceremonies are quite unique, but the garb is the most amazing part. Traditional wedding apparel (tomesode) is usually a kimono for the man and a white kimono called a shiromuku for the woman. The shiromuku is completed with a special headdress. The man's formal kimono (montsuki) consists of hakama, haori (jacket), geta, and white cords with a fluffy tassel known as himo.

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jpellgen says:

Indeed~ I had better ones from a wedding at Heian Jungu in Kyoto where there were no other people and a light covering of snow. Of course, those never turned out and I bought a new camera in my state of anger. Haha
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「Flowers Of Vanity」 says:

Wait a moment when were you in Heian jingu? I was there with my school a few weeks ago and I witnessed a wedding with the snow. I took so many photos and the bride is actually looking at me in four of them. It's like de ja vu. I love this picture wonderful job!
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iheartjapanesethings says:

This is sooooo gorgeous. I'm envious of such a great shot.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

jpellgen says:

I was at Heian jinju in March of 2005... The snow in the background of the wedding photos was amazing.

Thank you for your nice words~ I appreciate your taking time to look and leave comments!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

iheartjapanesethings says:

I stumbled upon 2 Shinto weddings as I was touring about but it all happened very fast and the photos aren't so great. Still, it was really wonderful to see it.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

jpellgen says:

I watched a video of my friend's wedding and it was quite interesting to get the personal commentary... All the other ones Ive seen have been just passing by and snapping photos. The cultural differences are really fascinating.

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KimonoGuy says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Men's Kimono, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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jpellgen says:

Thanks for the invite~
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