FAQ
Q: WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MY DESTINATION WEDDING IN JAPAN?
Finding a venue is the most challenging part of planning a wedding in Japan.
Most hotels and wedding halls have all-inclusive packages and are not open to customized weddings; compared to other countries.
There are also many restrictions/limitations when it comes to your photo and video shoots; especially in public spaces in Japan.
However, there are a couple of venues that will allow you to bring your own wedding professionals and attires for an extra charge or corkage.
You need to find an independent bilingual wedding planner who has good contacts of venues which open to bring your own wedding professionals to make your dream wedding.
Q: WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON RESTRICTIONS THAT POSSIBLY AFFECTS A DESTINATION WEDDING IN JAPAN?
Most hotels and wedding halls have all-inclusive packages and are not open to customized weddings; compared to other countries.
When it comes to your photo and video shoots, especially in public spaces in Japan, there are numerous restrictions. For example, you cannot simply go to a park for a photo shoot.
Permission is required from the government, which usually involves approximately one month of processing time to get permission. Your wedding planner would do this paperwork for you.
Q: IS THERE ANY DIFFICULTIES WITH HAVING A RELIGIOUS WEDDING IN JAPAN?
Japan is a country of Buddhist and Shrine Shinto, but that does not mean it would be easy to have your wedding performed in either tradition. As your wedding planner, we will help you get permission.
Although some Christian churches use wedding companies or agents for their church weddings. Again, these are "packaged ceremonies" with approximately 10% success in having it happen.
If you wish to have a religious ceremony, you may consider bringing a religious representative of your choice from your country.
Q: WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF USING OUR SERVICE?
a) We have exclusive venues like
Art-filled Hotels in Tokyo, Beautiful Garden Hotel in Tokyo and Kyoto
Charming Historical Japanese Inn in Kanagawa and Kyoto
Charming Historical Japanese Kaiseki Restaurants in Kamakura, Kyoto
You can bring your own wedding professionals and wedding attire, of course!
b) English communication / interpreting service support
Many couples from overseas soon find that weddings in Japan are quite different from the global standard.
Many of the hotels in Japan allow youto bring your own “interpreter” from outside (a policy that may be changing.)
We now can provide "Wedding Interpreting Services" to help you communicate with the venue to make your Japan-dream wedding come true!
Built into this interpreting support is the fact that your interpreter fully understands the Japanese culture, which greatly smooths communication
and negotiations.
My clients have appreciated the fact that I could provide a cultural and linguistic bridge between them and the venue.
c) Journey of self-branding
Mina has 20 years of experience in wedding flower design and styling for famous companies and their branding.
With her experiences and expertise, she will work with you to find the essence you want to express in your wedding's tone and design.
d) Services we provide are as follows:
・Full coordination service
・Intimate small wedding service
・Elopement arrangement service
・Wedding Interpreting Service for your hotel wedding
・Wedding design / floral design service
Q: WHAT IF OUR DREAM VENUE IS NOT ON MINA'S LIST?
Mina will manage all the necessary things needed like researching, negotiating, and talking with the managers who are in charge of your preferred venue.
This would be a crucial part of planning, and I suggest you give us at least 10 days prior to finding the best options for you.
We charge a minimal research fee (kick-start fee) for this service.
Q: ARE THERE IDEAL TIMES OF THE YEAR FOR OUR WEDDING IN JAPAN?
Spring and Autumn are ideal season.
March to early June is usually a perfect time of year of weddings. The cherry blossoms often bloom in March or April, but there is no guarantee about exactly when.The blossoms last about 10 days.
That is probably mid-June is the rainy season, and July and August are VERY hot and humid. The far north of Japan (Hokkaido) has a cooler atmosphere.
October to early December is usually another time of year with good weather. The beautiful Fall leaves begin in November and end in December.
Around New Year it is a very special family time in Japan and not advisable for a destination wedding.
＊Disclaimer:
We only accept wedding planning services at least 6 months prior to the event. We want to give you stress-free, careful planning for this remarkable year of your life.