Wedding Wow Friday

There's a bridal shop in Otemae-dori, the main street of Himeji, that I like to stop at on my way home from work for no other reason than to admire the oh-so-over-the-top amazing dresses. The display changes every few days or so, but the dresses...! Only in Japan could you get away with wearing it.

Okay, so this one's kinda classic...


...beaded bodice, ruffles, just as you'd expect


Back in black and purple


But if you take a closer look, it's a modern kimono!


Pretty in patchwork pink?

You can see the detail close up

I've questioned some colleagues about their own wedding ceremonies, and all had chosen the traditional "Western wedding" - with the white dress, chapel, reception, bouquet throwing ... Go figure?

Oh and by the way, yes this is in Japan - did you notice all the English on the window?

Posting some more fabulous fashions next Friday,
Monica