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Dear Celeste Herrera Carreno,

I hope this letter finds you well. My partner and I are in the process of planning our wedding, and we are very excited to celebrate this special occasion in Osaka, Japan. Japanese weddings are rich in tradition and cultural significance, and it is important to us that our wedding honors these customs respectfully and authentically.

We are seeking your guidance to help us incorporate the following elements into our wedding. We are interested in including a traditional Shinto ceremony with (kimonos for the bride and groom), rituals, and necessary preparations. We want to ensure our wedding reflects the cultural etiquette and customs of Japan. This includes understanding appropriate behavior, gift-giving practices such as the use of "oshugi-bukuro" for monetary gifts, and seating arrangements for our guests. We are looking for a venue that embodies traditional Japanese aesthetics, possibly a shrine, temple, or a location with beautiful gardens. Additionally, we would like the décor to include traditional elements such as ikebana (flower arranging), shoji screens, and other Japanese art forms. We are interested in serving a traditional Japanese menu, including a kaiseki meal. To provide our guests with a memorable experience, we would like to include traditional Japanese entertainment, such as a taiko drum performance, a tea ceremony demonstration, or a kimono dressing show. We are committed to creating a wedding that respects and celebrates Japanese culture while also incorporating elements that are meaningful to us. Please let us know your availability for a consultation so we can discuss our plans in more detail. We look forward to working with you and appreciate your assistance in creating a memorable and culturally relevant wedding.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Warm regards,

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The Irouchikake kimono for the bride will be worn during the wedding reception. This piece can be customized however with gorgeous flowers or auspicious Japanese art.

The Kuromontsuki Kimono for the groom will be black and embroidered with white. It is designed for a neat figure for an important day.

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The native Japanese religion is Shinto. The ceremony will be held in a Shinto shrine based in Osaka such as the Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine. This is where they announce to the gods and ask for blessings. The couple exchanges ritual cups of sake to symbolize their union, and offer food and alcohol to the gods. The priest may lead a prayer asking for the couple's protection, and then the couple exchanges vows. The ceremony is only for immediate family or important people in your life. It will be followed by a traditional meal.

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Kaiseki is a tradtional japanese meal. It is a multi-course Japanese dinner with lots of small dishes such as Nimono (simmered veggies) Yakimono (Grilled dish that features chicken), and Sashimi (Raw seafood).

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San-San-Kudo is sipping sake from three different-sized cups, called sakazuki, three times each to seal their bond as a married couple. The couple may also pass the cups to their parents and relatives, who also take three sips each. It symbolizes new family ties, strength, and unity.

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A Bonzai Toast will typically occur at a Japanese wedding. translates to "10,000 years". The toast is usually said twice, with the first part being said by the couple The second part is from the family to the guests. It is often used to wish the newlyweds and their guests a long life.

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Ikebana is asymmetrical and symmetrical in form. They can include flowers, greenery, moss, stones, and fruit. It is Mostly used as centerpieces for Japanese weddings.

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Shamisen music is played during the reception it is often played with a three-stringed instrument. It has various genres and styles it can be performed solo or as part of an ensemble. It can reflect the country's rich history and artistic traditions.

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Once the traditional ceremony ends most Japanese weddings end it all with Nijikai. It is a second party that can be held at a venue, restaurant, or bar. The couple may allow a wider group of people to attend such as casual friends. There is usually lots of dancing and drinking celebrating the couple's new marriage.