Hi Leah, they are so beautiful aren't they. Japanese seasons are culturally very important, and very pretty in photos so spring and autumn are really popular for weddings. I avoid Japan in the heat of summer but I'm told the brides manage through the heat and humidity in the full wedding kimono with more serenity and less glow than I would muster I'm sure. Thanks for visiting the blog.

Thanks Mary. At some shrines like Hachiman-gu in Kamakura the wedding ceremony itself takes place on the main stage out the front of the shrine so you can see the whole thing. I'm impressed at them wearing all that in the summer heat, we've seen them mostly in Spring and I must admit I did wonder if the weight of the garments might be part of the reason for the popularity of marrying during sakura

Thanks Annemarie, I had no idea that our white western gowns started with Queen Victoria, interesting.

Thanks Julie, I got a bit intrigued, I didn't realise how many wedding and bride photos I had taken until I got home