PARTY REPORTParty report from The Sodoh Higashiyama Kyoto

-Wedding Report-

Each of the guests we have invited today is
The very scenery that shapes our lives

Rather than just keeping the steps taken so far in mind
This is a place where we can share things that we can't otherwise share.
I want to express "the lives of two people".

What do we value, and who has supported us?
What I discovered as I unraveled each and every encounter was
It was overflowing in the everyday life that I had taken for granted
It was an immeasurable love.

I was too embarrassed to show it that day, so I put it away.
I will put my true feelings into words and deliver them.
Above all, to our parents who raised us.
"My parenting up until now wasn't a mistake."
Yes, I want to give this life a big thumbs up.

With that wish in mind, a special day begins.

- First Meet -

"Ah, so they're getting married now."
Such a firm realization quietly, yet deeply
It wells up inside me.

The preparation period and the life I have lived so far
This is the moment when I truly feel that today is a "new beginning."

Before we could even cry from emotion, we were laughing together out of sheer joy.

That unpretentious appearance is
It was a testament to the bond that the two of you had built together up until today.

-Family meet-

Just before the wedding ceremony, the couple each spent time with their families.

What I prepared for this day was
A letter expressing feelings for family

What did you learn from your parents?
How did that shape the two of you into who you are today?

Not just gratitude
Sincere words to convey as an adult
It will deeply touch the hearts of your family.

In response, the parents gave the following gift:
A book compiled from childhood memories.

As I turn the page with tears streaming down my face, what unfolds before me is...
The trajectory of unconditional love poured out with unwavering devotion

"There was nothing wrong with how we raised our children."
What they communicated through the gifts they exchanged was
Such a reassuring feeling

The biggest "perfect score" of my life, given to me by the two of them
We gently embrace our family.

The moment before the wedding ceremony

The atmosphere in the venue was somehow nostalgic.
The aroma of spices that whets the appetite

That was when the two of them were students
We made it by hand many times with our friends.
It was a "curry full of memories."

That taste that colored a page of my youth
Today, we're offering it as a special dish to treat our guests.

Such wonderful hospitality
Your cherished guests will also be beaming with smiles.

-Ceremony-

The aisle represents the journey of one's life up to this point.
The guests watching over them have all been instrumental in enriching the couple's lives.
It is a precious memory itself.

The groom proceeded, savoring the "journey of his life."
To the parents waiting at the end of the road

Thank you for watching over me until today.
Instead of words, express it through a powerful hug.
Having received immense love that supported me at the beginning of my life
I am determined to take this new step forward.

What awaited the next bride was
The veil is lowered, enveloped in the deep love of family.
Your father gently places his hand on your mother's hand.

That scene filled with compassion
How much love and care the bride has received while raising her.
It was telling a story in silence.

After spending precious time with family
Finally, the two of them took to the stage to pledge their future together.
"What kind of person is the other person to me?"
"What kind of person do I want to be?"
The truth I discovered while taking stock of my life
A time to express your vows honestly in your own words.

Touched by their pure determination and the bonds of family
The venue was warmly filled with the tears of friends and relatives.

The bride will be adorned with
A bouquet of baby's breath, with layers of pure white.

That was the day of the proposal.
These were precious flowers that the groom gave to her as a token of his love.

While possessing a gentleness that enhances the beauty of other flowers
Baby's breath, exuding a dignified presence.

For the groom, the bride is that kind of person.

While making the lives of those around you shine
A flower that represents the beauty of a woman who has a strong sense of self.
Baby's breath, a flower that holds special memories for me.
I want you to wear it as close to me as possible on the day of the event.

As if guided by such a bouquet filled with wishes
The two of them move forward.

-Wedding Reception-

What the two of you cherished

The "small joys" that reside in our daily lives
A "comfortable time" that soothes the soul.

To make such time a reality
They chose an unconventional style for their wedding reception.

Guests take turns speaking into the microphone at various points throughout the venue.
At times, they would talk about memories of the time they spent together.
And at other times, how much the two of you are now
Communicating whether they are one of a kind

For parents, it is also important to know what their child has built in the outside world.
Touching upon the "richness of life"
It was an irreplaceable time.

Relax and don't be tense.
Just cherishing the people you love

It's as if the very way the two of you live your lives has taken shape.
A gentle and warm moment passed by.

During the scene where the groom leaves the room, the person he walked with was
My grandmother, who loved and raised me more than anyone else.

"Family is the most precious treasure of all."
The words that were taught to me as if in prayer were
It remains deeply rooted in the groom's heart even now.

The bride was led by her beloved older sister.
"Make sure you eat properly," they said, showing concern.
A second mother figure

From elementary school to university and even club activities
I have been able to follow in my older sister's footsteps
Because there was absolute security and trust there.

While the two of you were away from your seats
A story was playing in the venue.

it is
I have lived my life with my beloved family until now.
A journey to trace the scenery and roots of the hometown where the two grew up.

What was displayed on the screen was
The roads I used to run on and the place filled with memories

And there, indispensable to telling the story of their lives
We saw the faces of all of you, our dear friends.

"We are who we are today because we met all of you."

The video conveys the very atmosphere of a distant hometown.
To get to know the two of you better
It became an irreplaceable gift.

To conclude, I posed a question to the most important people: the parents.

"How did you feel about today?"

Voices of friends, overflowing smiles
And the happy look on their faces

All of that is a reflection of the love your parents have poured into you up until now.
This is the best answer and the perfect "perfect score."

To all the guests who helped create this special time with us.
It wasn't a prepared script, but what welled up in his heart at that moment.
They spoke to us using "simple, honest words."

"In our lives
I was so glad to have such wonderful people around me.

That feeling turned into words of gratitude.
It permeates every corner of the venue.

Finally, with the biggest smiles of the day, we all raised a toast once more.

Amidst the interplay of "Congratulations" and "Thank you"
The two of them raised their glasses.
I will make my way through you all.

It means loving the life I've lived so far more than ever before.
Stepping boldly towards a bright future, the happiest exit.

The irreplaceable time you two have together in your lives
We will continue to work together with you to achieve even greater prosperity.
It continues beautifully.