GLOSSARY ABOUT SHINTO WEDDING
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General Shinto Wedding Terms
Shinto wedding
Shinto marriage
Sacred union
Spiritual bond
Japanese wedding
Shinto ceremony
Shinto rituals
Traditional wedding
Divine blessings
Wedding vows
Shinto traditions
Shinto priest
Kami (spirits)
Shrine wedding
Sacred marriage
Spiritual connection
Family blessing
Honoring ancestors
Wedding at the shrine
Shinto customs
Shinto Wedding Rituals
Kamigakari (spiritual possession)
San San Kudo (sake sharing)
Kagami-biraki (opening ceremony)
Omamori (protective charms)
Shinto purification
Miko (Shinto priestess)
Kami-sama (gods or deities)
Ritual offerings
Blessing by the kami
Chozuya (purification fountain)
Shinto prayers
Iroha (wedding procession)
Shinto marriage vows
Temizu (hand cleansing)
Shinzen (sacred offering)
Purification ceremony
Shrine visit
Shinto marriage songs
Ritual fan
Sake ceremony
Pre-Wedding Traditions
Rikai-shiki (engagement ceremony)
Seibo (gifts to parents)
Yome-shinji (bride’s preparation)
Sengyo (wedding invitation)
Tofu or rice offering
Mairi (shrine visit)
Fuku-shiki (bride's attire fitting)
Kurotomesode (bride's kimono)
Bride’s hair and makeup
Bride’s spiritual preparation
Groom’s kimono
Miko dance (traditional dance)
Furisode kimono (formal attire)
Pre-wedding rituals
Formal engagement gifts
Shinto prayers for a happy marriage
Visiting family shrines
Ritual tea ceremony
Pre-wedding family meetings
Ritual offerings to kami
Music
and Dance
Jain wedding hymns
Traditional Jain music
Sitar music
Tabla performance
Flute music
Ghazals
Wedding choirs
Classical music
Kirtan
Folk songs
Wedding procession music
Live music performance
Jain devotional songs
Sufi music
Traditional dance performances
Tabla beats
String instruments
Flute and drum beats
Ceremony music
Religious songs
Wedding Day
Events
Bride and groom’s procession
Marriage vows at the shrine
San San Kudo (three sips of sake)
Shinto priest’s blessing
Exchanging of vows
Trousseau presentation
Shrine’s sacred space
Wedding kimono exchange
Symbolic exchange of sacred objects
Sake cup ceremony
Ceremony of unity
Prayer offerings to kami
Sacred fire lighting
Bride and groom’s prayerful bow
Family members’ blessing
Ritual hand-washing
Sacred rings exchange
Bride’s veil
Rice offering to kami
Shinto procession
Post-Wedding Traditions
Shinto wedding reception
Newlyweds' home blessing
Seibo (gift exchange)
Guests’ blessings
Returning gifts to family
Visiting ancestral shrines
Newlyweds' first meal together
Shinto couple’s vows of harmony
Shrine visit after marriage
Post-wedding rituals
Reaffirmation of vows
Bridal hair unpinning
Blessing from parents
Couples’ spiritual bond
Newlyweds’ first home blessing
Returning to the shrine
Family prayers for harmony
Ceremony of thanks
Couple's pilgrimage to sacred site
Family gathering to celebrate
Cultural
Practices
Kami worship
Respect for ancestors
Japanese spiritual beliefs
The role of the priest
Shintoism
Purification in Shinto
Spiritual purity
Attire customs
Importance of family
Japanese family hierarchy
Honoring the deities
The role of nature in Shinto
Shinto festivals
Seasonal ceremonies
Peaceful coexistence
Emphasis on respect
Importance of ancestor worship
Shinto community
Harmonizing with nature
Pilgrimage to sacred shrines
Religious
Symbols
Kamidana (household shrine)
Torii gate
Sacred offerings
Sacred mirror
Sacred sword
Sacred rope (shimenawa)
Shinto shrine
The kami (deity)
Omikuji (fortune slips)
Kagura (sacred dance)
Sake cups
Rice and salt offerings
Purification bell
Sacred fan (tessen)
Shinto prayer beads
Suzu (sacred bells)
Miko’s fan
Sacred altar
Mikoshi (portable shrine)
Yotsu-kon (sacred incense)
Attire
and Style
Kurotomesode (bride's kimono)
Furisode (long-sleeved kimono)
Hakama (bride’s skirt)
Hifu (outer robe)
Tabi socks
Zori (traditional sandals)
Obi (kimono sash)
Uchikake (outer wedding kimono)
Kimonos for family members
White ceremonial kimono
Kimono fittings
Haori (formal jacket for groom)
Black formal kimono
Wedding haneri (collar)
Kimono accessories
Obijime (decorative cord)
Kanzashi (hair ornaments)
Wedding fans
The color of the wedding kimono
Traditional footwear
Wedding
Venues
Shinto shrines
Shrine grounds
Sacred spaces
Outdoor shrine wedding
Torii gates
Private shrine wedding
Wedding halls
Family shrine wedding
Sacred forest wedding
Traditional Shinto venues
Kyoto shrines
Ise Jingu shrine
Shrine chapels
Shrine marriage halls
Sacred temple gardens
Forest wedding venues
Shinto shrine gardens
Historic shrine locations
Sacred waters
Quiet and peaceful venue
Spiritual
Elements
Shintoism and spirituality
Kami (gods) in marriage
Blessings from the spirits
Ritual purity
The spirit of unity
Emphasis on nature
Harmony with the divine
Prayers for happiness
Spiritual love
Connection to ancestors
Renewal of spirit
Shinto purity rituals
The divine connection in marriage
Alignment with cosmic forces
Shinto vows
Blessings of the elements
Sacred and natural rituals
Embracing good fortune
Transcending the earthly realm
Spirit of togetherness
Wedding
Party Roles
Bride
Groom
Miko (Shinto priestess)
Shinto priest
Best man
Maid of honor
Bridesmaids
Groomsmen
Parents of the bride
Parents of the groom
Wedding officiants
Priest assistants
Family elders
Witnesses
Ceremony hosts
Priest's assistant
Wedding coordinators
Reception hosts
Officiant (Shinto priest)
Family elders
Music
and Dance
Shinto wedding songs
Traditional Japanese music
Kagura (sacred dance)
Taiko drums
Shinto chanting
Gagaku (court music)
Flute music
Shamisen music
Japanese traditional hymns
Ceremonial dance
Ritual drumming
Bamboo flute
Koto music
Song offerings to the kami
Live music performances
Japanese wedding dance
Sacred dance performances
Ceremony music
Prayerful chants
Shinto choir
Food
and Cuisine
Traditional Japanese food
Satvik (pure) food
Rice offerings
Sake
Bento boxes
Sushi
Mochi
Zenzai (sweet red bean soup)
Miso soup
Pickled vegetables
Sashimi
Kaiseki (traditional meal)
Sweet rice cakes
Japanese sweets (wagashi)
Tamagoyaki (Japanese omelette)
Tofu
Green tea
Sake rice wine
Traditional Japanese beverages
Japanese appetizers