June 2021 Ruriko, Yamashiro Onsen, Ishikawa
Two local people from Ishikawa Prefecture. They are from Noto Town and Kaga City, about 200 km apart. The meeting was held in Kaga City. The groom’s sister had a wedding at a hot spring, and he had decided to have his own wedding at a hot spring. They decided to have their wedding at a hot spring too.
My sister’s wedding at a hot spring wedding was a big hit with relatives and guests.
The couple wanted to have a wedding at a hot spring, so they contacted the ryokan directly, but were told that “we do not have a wedding specialist on staff” and were introduced to “onsen weddings. The couple chose a public ceremony instead of a shrine. Everything could be completed at the onsen ryokan.My sister’s wedding at a hot spring wedding was a big hit with relatives and guests.The couple wanted to have a wedding at a hot spring, so they contacted the ryokan directly, but were told that “we do not have a wedding specialist on staff” and were introduced to “onsen weddings. The couple chose a public ceremony instead of a shrine. Everything could be completed at the onsen ryokan.
当日の流れ
Bride’s hair and makeup start
The distance to be traveled in the bridal gown was also taken into consideration, and the dressing location was at an atelier near the groom’s home.
Greeting to the groom’s family
Greeting the groom’s family ancestors before the “Shikii-matogi” wedding ceremony, a traditional wedding ceremony in the Kaga region.
Reception & Check-in
After completing the reception, your luggage will be taken to your accommodation room.
civil ceremony
A public ceremony was held in the convention hall of the museum. Grandpa in a wheelchair was able to attend the ceremony with little burden on his mobility.
reception (wedding)
Dressing and support for pregnant brides to reduce their burden. Casting professionals in each of these areas is also one of Onsen Wedding’s strengths.
Dress Shooting
We also took pictures of the dresses worn during the color change during the wedding reception in the museum. Since we used the hotel for overnight stay, we were able to take pictures at leisure after the wedding reception.
Breakfast – Check-out
Breakfast with guests the next morning at the reception hall. After seeing off guests, take a leisurely stroll in the hot spring resort area and enjoy another night at a hot spring ryokan.
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Traditional wedding ceremony “Shikii Matagi” in the Kaga region
The groom’s family wanted to welcome the bride, who was very important to them, to their parents’ home to greet their ancestors before going to the venue for the wedding ceremony.
This is one of the traditional wedding ceremonies in the Kaga region, called shikii Matagi.
It is said to be the occasion when the bride crosses the threshold of the groom’s family as a bride to say, “I am coming to be married today. It is said that this is the place where the bride crosses the threshold of the groom’s family as a bride to greet him and say “I am pleased to meet you.
The bride holds an unglazed kawarake (sake cup) and water drawn first thing in the morning from both families is poured into it. The water from both families is mixed together, signifying the connection between the two families, and the kawarake is broken after the bride has finished drinking it. It is said that this is the bride’s resolve not to let the water mix with other water so as not to separate the two families.
When the bride is then invited into the groom’s house for the first time, she greets her ancestors in the Buddhist room. Finally, the couple heads for the wedding venue.The bride holds an unglazed kawarake (sake cup) and water drawn first thing in the morning from both families is poured into it. The water from both families is mixed together, signifying the connection between the two families, and the kawarake is broken after the bride has finished drinking it. It is said that this is the bride’s resolve not to let the water mix with other water so as not to separate the two families.When the bride is then invited into the groom’s house for the first time, she greets her ancestors in the Buddhist room. Finally, the couple heads for the wedding venue.
The flexibility to accommodate these traditional wedding rituals and the wishes of both families is what hiring a professional means. The bride’s family was also able to feel at ease on the day of the wedding.
Consideration for guests, which we realized after deciding on the venue ahead of time
They chose the ryokan because half of the groom’s family and guests were in Kaga City, but the bride’s family’s guests were about 200 km away. It took about 2 hours and 30 minutes by car from Noto Town to the ryokan. Of course, it was difficult to travel in kimono, so it was necessary to dress the guests at the ryokan.
Arrangements for the guests’ transportation on the day of the wedding, the transportation vehicle, and the dressing place are often realized after attendance has been decided to a certain extent.They chose the ryokan because half of the groom’s family and guests were in Kaga City, but the bride’s family’s guests were about 200 km away. It took about 2 hours and 30 minutes by car from Noto Town to the ryokan. Of course, it was difficult to travel in kimono, so it was necessary to dress the guests at the ryokan.Arrangements for the guests’ transportation on the day of the wedding, the transportation vehicle, and the dressing place are often realized after attendance has been decided to a certain extent.
While most wedding halls have their own dressing rooms and beauty salons, hot spring inns often require special arrangements, and this time, most of the family members wanted to be dressed at the venue, so the planner arranged for them to be dressed at the venue. What was even more surprising was that the planner in charge checked each person’s kimono, obi, and dressing accessories in advance. Although the check was not necessary for rental kimonos, many families in rural areas have their own kimonos at home, so it was necessary to check in advance in case of their own kimonos.
What was even more surprising there was that the planner checked each person’s own kimono, obi, and dressing accessories in advance. Although the check is not necessary for rental kimonos, many families in rural areas have their own kimonos at home, so the planners need to check in advance if they are wearing their own kimonos.
Normally, some beauty salons and dressing rooms would have accessories for sale in case of shortages, but this time, the dressers were on a business trip and dressing at a ryokan, so advance checks were essential. The accumulation of such small preparations in advance helped to avoid problems on the day of the event.
Detailed data
Location：Yamashiro Onsen(Ishikawa, Japan)
Venue：Ruriko
Date：June 2021
Ceremony：Public ceremony (specially set up in the hotel)
Reception: Grand banquet hall “Heian
Attendees: 55 people/family, relatives, and clients (mostly from within the prefecture)Location：Yamashiro Onsen(Ishikawa, Japan)Venue：RurikoDate：June 2021Ceremony：Public ceremony (specially set up in the hotel)Reception: Grand banquet hall “HeianAttendees: 55 people/family, relatives, and clients (mostly from within the prefecture)
Budget: ¥40,000-50,000 per guest *All costumes, planning fees, etc. added together and divided by the number of guests
