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1200 Arboretum Grove Way, Pasadena, CA 91107
Ren & Camille
The Sumi-e Atelier & Zen Garden Wedding
A Celebration of Wabi-Sabi Calligraphy, Bamboo Courtyards, Candlelit Vows & Kaiseki Feast
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Until we celebrate together
Ren
Camille
✦ 禅の心 ZEN PROLOGUE ✦
An Invitation to the Atelier
In the spirit of wabi-sabi—finding beauty in simplicity and natural harmony—we invite you to celebrate our wedding union. Surrounded by serene bamboo groves, raked stone courtyards, and warm paper lantern light, join us for an evening of mindful ceremony, artisanal sake tastings, and joyful celebration beneath the autumn moon.
The Four Seasons Zen Atelier
Select a seasonal mood to explore the tea ceremonies, haiku sonnets, and Kaiseki culinary spirits that inspire our celebration.
Spring Blossom & Morning Dew
First-flush Gyokuro tea & cherry blossom nerikiri
“In the gentle warmth of spring, wild cherry blossoms drift across the stone garden path—a tender beginning to a lifetime together.”
枯山水 Karesansui Ripple Garden
Tap or click anywhere inside to create mindful water & ink ripples
Schedule
The Day's Schedule
Ceremony, reception, and celebration
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5:00 PM
Prologue: Welcome Matcha & Sencha Tea Greeting
Single-origin ceremonial Uji matcha and artisanal wagashi in the tranquil stone courtyard
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5:45 PM
Ceremony: Exchange of Calligraphy Seals & Vows
Traditional Japanese san-san-kudo sake ritual, bilingual vow exchange, and bespoke Hanko seal stamping
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6:45 PM
Sunset Intermezzo: Sake Tasting & Otsumami
Chilled Junmai Daiginjo flights, seasonal Japanese canapés, and live koto & shakuhachi flute melodies
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8:00 PM
The Kaiseki Banquet: Seven-Course Autumn Feast
Hokkaido scallop crudo, A5 Miyazaki Wagyu, seasonal matsutake broth, and heartfelt family toasts
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10:00 PM
Moonlit Lantern Release & Twilight Celebration
Floating paper lanterns on the koi pond, matcha dessert bar, and dancing in the glasshouse
Save the Date
When & Where
When
Monday, January 18, 2027
5:00 PM
Where
The Shofu-en Zen Glasshouse & Bamboo Pavilion
1200 Arboretum Grove Way, Pasadena, CA 91107
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Ren & Camille's Kyoto Ceramic Art & Japanese Alpine Journey Fund
Your peaceful presence at our wedding ceremony is the greatest blessing. For those wishing to honor us with a gift, contributions toward our Kyoto Ceramic Art Collection & Japanese Alpine Journey are received with deep gratitude.
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