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Can you have a wedding at any temple

I read an article on the internet news that the number of people having weddings at shrines and temples is increasing. It seems that the number of couples who want to give it to famous temples in Kyoto is increasing.
Certainly, I don't think it's bad to have a wedding at a historic temple. She may want to wear a wedding dress, but doing a life ceremony at a temple or something related to her favorite historical person feels invigorating.
You should ask the temple directly, but are there only some famous temples in Kyoto that have weddings?

3 Zen Responses

It's possible.

If you ask, as far as I know, a monk from any denomination would be happy to do it, isn't it?
In many cases, it seems that there are many cases where it is the family temple of either the bride or groom's house (usually where they get married).

However, since it has become established as a general image of a temple = dark, funeral, memorial service, etc., it is important to dispel that.

Also, I think we should properly tell those who invite them so that they don't get pulled over.
It's a ceremony at the main hall, but it's usually pure white. It is also possible with a wedding dress. (Please consult with the chief priest of the temple you are requesting, including costs.)

Please experience it.

Let me give you my answer to Ryo-kun.

I think it's probably possible by making a request.
It seems that there are still more images that are quite difficult to ask for, and that the threshold is high.
However, if you get a chance, please consider it.
Incidentally, it is also posted on the Toyama website, but since they are promoting weddings at temples, it is possible if requested.
Of course, a dress is fine if you wish.

Please feel free to contact us. Gassho

In March, the Buddhist wedding ceremony for the parishioners will be held at the temple

Nice to meet you. My name is Watanabe Motojo from Shorenji Temple in Izu.

At Shorenji Temple, where I am the chief priest, a Buddhist wedding ceremony for the parishioners will be held at the main hall on March 30, 2013.

The groom's house is a parishioner's house, and his grandfather just passed away the other day.
Of course, I acted as the funeral mentor, and we shared our grief.

The old man served as the president of the temple for many years, and passed away when he was honored as the head minister in praise of his efforts to build the main hall.

And since my grandson is getting married this time, I initially heard that it was a church ceremony, but I said, “Please let me have a wedding in the main hall of a temple filled with a lot of grandpa's feelings!” I made a disrespectful request.
After considering it for a while, they chose the Buddhist wedding ceremony.

Of course, marriage alone is a glamorous and wonderful thing.

However, weddings in front of the Buddha give not only glamor, but also the preciousness of the Buddha and the kindness of a late grandfather.

The awarding of the rosary
Burn incense
Otsutome
Words of oath
Gassho prayer, etc.

The happiness of two people who love each other is natural in a sense.

However, I think the real thrill of a pre-Buddha wedding is to offer the Buddha a “arranged” marriage contract where others respect and serve each other.

If the chief priest's temple has this idea, I think it can be done anywhere.