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Aoi & Kenji
“A Kyoto Washi Garden Wedding & Tea Pavilion Celebration beneath the Bamboo Grove”
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Until We Step Onto the Garden Stepping Stones
Sarah
James
Our Written Story
W ith peaceful hearts and the blessing of our families, we invite you to join us as we unite our paths in marriage. Celebrate with us amidst the serene moss gardens and cedar tea pavilion of Nanzen-ji, with a traditional tea ceremony ritual, matcha confectionery, lantern-lit banquet, and chamber koto music under the evening moon.
Tea Ceremony Rituals & Garden Keepsakes
Select each folding screen panel to explore the sacred chapters of our wedding day.
Guests are welcomed along the moss-lined stone garden path with ceremonial tea and seasonal wagashi confections.
In a single bowl of green tea, one discovers the boundless tranquility of the cosmos.
The couple exchange three sips each from three graduated lacquer cups, consecrating a harmonious bond across generations.
Three sips for heaven, three sips for earth, and three sips for eternal human devotion.
A serene twilight promenade through the dry landscape rock garden, accompanied by gentle koto melodies.
Stepping stones over ripples of raked white sand, walking hand in hand into eternity.
A seasonal kaiseki feast, concluding with the release of glowing washi lanterns across the mirrored pond.
May the glow of these floating washi lanterns light our path through every season.
The Order of Events
Kencha-shiki: Arrival & Matcha Welcome
Arrival across the bamboo stone path, chilled gyokuro tea & artisan wagashi sweets
San-san-kudo: Exchange of Vows & Sake Ritual
Solemn nuptial blessing and sacred three-times-three sake exchange in the open tea pavilion
Karesansui: Zen Garden Stroll & Koto Prelude
Sunset stroll through the moss & dry rock garden accompanied by classical koto strings
Kaiseki: Candlelit Garden Feast
Seven-course Kyoto seasonal kaiseki banquet featuring local harvest & cellar reserve sake
Tsukimi: Starlit Lantern Release & Toasts
Floating washi paper lanterns across the koi pond, celebratory toasts & matcha nightcaps
When & Where
Garden Registry & Wishing Well
“Your presence and shared peace in our garden celebration is the greatest blessing. For those wishing to honor us with a gift, our Kyoto Atelier & Garden Restoration Fund is received with deep gratitude.”
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