Free Planning Guide · 無料プランニングガイド

Your Japan Wedding,
Step by Step

日本での結婚式を、一歩ずつ計画する

A free 9-page roadmap covering everything from your planning timeline to legal paperwork, budgets, attire and a printable checklist — written and reviewed by people who know Japan's wedding industry from the inside.

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A full planning timeline — what to do and when
Ceremony styles, legal requirements & real budget numbers
A printable checklist to track your progress

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What's Inside · ガイドの内容
7 Chapters, One Complete Roadmap

Everything you need to plan your Japan wedding from first booking to final week — plus a printable checklist to keep you on track.

01
Your Planning Timeline

A full month-by-month roadmap — what to do and when, from 12+ months out to the final week.

02
Choosing Your Ceremony Style

Shinto, Western/chapel, garden civil, or a hybrid — what each style involves and how to choose.

03
Legally Marrying in Japan

The paperwork, the konin-todoke, and exactly what foreign couples need to make it official.

04
Choosing Your Season & Venue

How to weigh season, weather and venue style against your vision and your guests.

05
What Does It Actually Cost?

Real budget tiers in yen and USD — standard, premium and luxury — with no guesswork.

06
Shiromuku, Iro-uchikake or a Modern Dress?

A clear guide to traditional and modern attire options, and how to choose what's right for you.

07
Your Final Checklist

The last details that are easy to miss — confirmed, organised, and ready to go.

Bonus
Printable Planning Checklist

Print it, pin it, tick it off — your entire planning journey on one page.

Contributors · 執筆者
Written by People Who Know Japan

This guide was written and reviewed by specialists with firsthand knowledge of Japan's wedding industry — from bridal styling to real couples' planning journeys.

Wako Koshigai
Wako Koshigai
Reviewer · Traditional Bridal Expert

A professional hairdresser with over 15 years specialising in traditional Japanese wedding hairstyles and kimono dressing, Wako has guided hundreds of couples through Japan's wedding industry — from budgeting and venue negotiation to city hall paperwork and styling.

Yukino Tsuchihashi
Yukino Tsuchihashi
Writer · Cultural Content Specialist

A versatile writer with experience across more than 1,000 articles, Yukino brings a firsthand understanding of Japanese wedding customs and aesthetics — helping international couples navigate the practical and cultural details of planning a wedding in Japan.

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