About us
For over 1000 years, Kyoto was Japan's capital city.
During this time, signature images of the country were born: Zen temple gardens, geisha, the tea ceremony — all were cultivated in this ancient city. It is for this reason that Japanese from all over the country come to celebrate their wedding at one of the thousands of shrines, temples or traditional restaurants.
At Kyoto Weddings, all of this is now accessible to international couples. We are the only wedding planning service exclusively serving international guests. Focusing on Shinto shrine ceremonies and garden weddings, we can help you plan the perfect destination wedding in Japan.
Our bilingual team of native and international staff not only have the expertise to coordinate your special day, but can also give you the cultural context to Japanese bridal traditions, and deepen your experience of a Kyoto wedding.
{{ f.n }}
{{ f.label }}
Outline of our services
Your event, in three choices
At Kyoto Weddings, we can help you tailor your own unique event to celebrate, all with in Japan’s cultural capital, Kyoto. Here is an outline of our services.
{{ col.lede }}
◆
{{ it.title }}
{{ it.body }}
Ceremonies
Exquisite Ceremonies
Traditional ceremonies for marriage in Japan are usually attended by small groups of family members and close friends. All three settings below are open to couples of any faith.
Points to remember about shrine weddings
◆{{ n }}
Bridal kimono
Kimono woven in Nishijin
Our office keeps its own kimono and wedding dresses, so dressing, hair and make-up all happen in one place on the morning of the ceremony.
{{ a.title }}
{{ a.jp }}
{{ a.body }}
Bridal Kimono Package
What is included
- —{{ k }}
Ceremony Plan
200,000 yen · separate from ceremony fee
- —{{ k }}
The plan is necessary for the ceremony. Each shrine and temple has a different photography fee in the precincts and carry-on dress fee.
Banquet venues
Ryotei, the highest rank of Japanese restaurant
Historically accessible only to the elite and wealthy, ryotei are stand-alone buildings serving traditional kaiseki cuisine, often with a private garden. Kyoto is known for kyo-kaiseki, which emphasises local ingredients such as tofu, fu and vegetables.
Ryotei are also popular for jinzen-shiki, or civil ceremonies: the couple sit at the bridal table while a host leads the proceedings, announcing their marriage before their guests as witnesses.
{{ v.name }}
{{ v.area }}
{{ v.body }}
How it works
From first enquiry to your wedding day
-
{{ s.n }}
{{ s.title }}
{{ s.body }}
Model schedule
A typical wedding day
All times are approximate and shift with the shrine, the venue and how many guests come. The day before, you come in for about an hour to choose kimono.
- {{ d.t }} {{ d.title }} {{ d.body }}