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Japanese Bridal Beauty

By Margaret Shrum

This summer, I was fortunate to spend two weeks traveling throughout Japan. It was a feast for the senses; temporal beauty was reflected in the architecture, art, cuisine and of course the fashion. This was evident while visiting Kyoto, where I stumbled upon two completely different, yet traditional Japanese wedding ceremonies; each one clearly defined by very different kimono designs.

Both ceremonies, held outside in a Shinto temple, were attended by the … Read More


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