Kimono wedding dress modern

The bridal kimono, known as "uchikake" or "kakeshita" in Japanese, is a garment deeply rooted in cultural significance and rich symbolism.

It's not uncommon for modern Japanese weddings to combine Shinto wedding traditions with various elements of Western nuptials. Traditionally a Japanese bride would wear a furisode long-sleeve Kimono, but some brides are modifying their garments to add their own unique spin on the traditional Western wedding dress. By folding the sleeves down and tying them into a decorative bow at the back, their Kimonos are suddenly turned into elegant strapless dresses. The best part is that because the…

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Ashi Studio Spring/Summer 2013 Couture | Unusual Cream & Gold Wedding Gown Featuring A Silk "Kimono" Style Bodice, & Column/Sheath Golden Heavily "Embellished" Skirt; (Front/Full View)××××

ABOVE:- Mel's beautiful, happy and colourful wedding day photos... Mel wore a Culture Bridal Couture fully custom-made Liquid Silk Satin "Obi Gown" with a stunning black, fuschia, gold & silver vintage Obi waistband and bustle/train. I LOVE these photos! BELOW:- Corinne and Ryan's fun, relaxed and colourful wedding day- I love these photos too! Corinne wore a Culture Bridal Couture "Fifties Obi Frock" which was custom-made just for her, using a very funky vintage Japanese Obi. Touches of the…

Modern takes on the kimono.

Japanese wedding kimono is a traditional costume peculiar to the land of the rising sun. There are many types of wedding kimono...