Wishing for my daughter's happiness
A red lipstick ceremony from her mother
To my parents who have been so kind to me
Cherish the time to greet them
A Shinto wedding ceremony is
a wedding ceremony in which
the two families are united.
大國魂神社 神前式次第
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01.entrance ceremony
Entrance with the procession to the entrance ceremony amidst the sounds of marching drums.
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02.purification rite
The priest performs a purification ceremony to cleanse the body. This is a ceremony to return to a pure mind and body, free from the stains of the mundane world.
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03.first worship of the Saikyo
The Saishu, who conducts the ceremony, bows before the Gods. All the participants bow at the same time.
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04.congratulatory address to the chief priest
Everyone stands up, and the Saishu announces the couple's marriage to the deity. A prayer is read in the ancient language unique to Shintoism, asking for God's blessings and blessings.
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05.consecration of the sanctum sanctorum
The bride and groom take turns drinking from each of the three types of sake cups (small, medium, and large) poured by the shrine maidens three times.
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06.Groom and bride's vows.
The bride and groom stand and read their vows of lifelong commitment.
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07.Dancing Dedication
A celebratory dance called “Urayasu no Mai” will be offered upon request.
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08.Rite of Ring
The exchange of rings from the groom to the bride and from the bride to the groom.
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09.Groom and Bride's Jade Skewer Offering Sacrifice
A branch of sakaki with a paper stick attached is called a tamagushi. The bride and groom place their hearts on the tamagushi and offer it to the gods.
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10.Representatives of the two families greeted each other on a jade skewer.
Proceed to the temple and worship in the same manner as above.
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11.final two cups of the banquet on the first ceremonial offering of rice by the newly-enthroned emperor
final two cups of the banquet on the first ceremonial offering of rice by the newly-enthroned emperor
