Most procedures in wedding receptions have the go-between introduce the bridegroom, bride and their family backgrounds.
The traditional costume as worn by the bride perhaps, the most colorful element in the reception. Big "Kanzashi" ornaments as worn by the bride in the hair, done in the old fashion, hidden under the "Tsuno Kakushi" hood, meant to hide "Tsuno" or horns to show obedience. The "uchikake" gown worn over the colorful wedding "Kimono" may be most gorgeous. During the course of the reception, the bride is led out to change her dress. The second wedding dresses different in design and color but is just as beautiful and elaborate as the first one. The "Tsuno Kalushi" and "Uchikake" no longer worn, to exhibit the bride in all she is. The bridal dresses usually handed down in the family or made into "Futon" beddings or mattresses later in life.
Red and white, are a happy color combination in Okinawa and Japan
and abundantly used in a wedding. The soup and ice cream that's served
at the reception may have the same color combination.
Okinawa and Japanese wedding reception is a colorful affair, particularly with young friends of the bride attending in beautiful "Kimono". Married ladies in black formal dresses have multi-color designs on their "Kimono", that are no less attractive than young maidens. This is really a show for the newlyweds to remember the rest of their life.
The honeymoon is also an accepted custom, which may start immediately
after the wedding reception. There is no different from the way honeymoon's
are done in any other country.
Last updated 06/12/03
