[New Project] We are inviting municipalities (Okinawa Prefecture) to host "Traveling Hometown Wedding" events
[New Project] We are inviting municipalities to host "Traveling Hometown Wedding" events
Throughout Okinawa, there were traditional “old-fashioned wedding ceremonies and wedding reception” unique to the region. Local singers performed the ceremony, and everyone in the neighborhood gathered at the community center to watch the new arrival celebrate—a heartwarming scene of a wedding ceremony like this.
The Okinawa Resort Wedding Association will launch a new initiative, "Traveling Hometown Wedding," that will revive the "form" of weddings rooted in this region while incorporating the latest techniques. It will also provide an opportunity for couples wishing to have an Okinawa resort wedding to experience local traditional weddings. Starting in fiscal 2026, we will be accepting applications for new municipalities that can be added to the program.
What is a "traveling hometown wedding"?
This project takes place in places where the memories and daily lives of the local people are still alive, such as Civic Hall, historic buildings that have become familiar to the local people, places overlooking the sea and forest, and green open spaces. It is a plan to hold wedding receptions and wedding reception in a modern way, adapting the style of these ceremonies to the local area.
Rather than simply recreating traditional wedding ceremonies, we incorporate modern staging and space planning while retaining the unique local traditions and hospitality, creating a wedding that will leave a lasting impression on both local residents and couples from afar.
The plan details
Held at a place symbolizing the region In addition to Civic Hall, we will consider venues as meeting places where visitors can experience the charm of the local area, such as buildings that evoke a sense of history and culture, and coastal and green spaces.
A feast of local ingredients We will serve local ingredients such as oshigiri and celebratory meals in the form of bento boxes, as well as regional sweets to the attendees.
Local performing arts performers Singers and performing arts groups active in the region will be invited to perform. The association will cover the performance fee.
Space design that takes advantage of the local landscape Taking advantage of the venue’s history, nature, and local characteristics, we create a special Celebration Banquet space through modern decorations and staging.
The cost is covered by the association The costs of dresses, beauty treatments, photography, and meals are also covered by the association.
What kind of couples will participate?
Real couples who apply will be accepted. We prioritize those who have ties to the local area, as well as those who have not yet married but plan to hold a wedding or reception ceremony.
Video content is also available in the event venue
The event will be recorded in video and photos, and the local government that hosted the event will be able to utilize them in the future as unique high-value-added content.
Past events held
Last year, we held the following three events with local couples to showcase high-value-added products utilizing local resources.
- Kouri Island: Information is available hereHigh-resolution materials Videos and photos
- Yomitan Village VillageHigh-resolution materials Videos and photos
- Coming to Inarimajima High-resolution materials Videos and photos
We will be soliciting participating municipalities in fiscal year 2026.
We plan to hold events in two new municipalities in fiscal 2026. We are waiting for inquiries from municipalities that want to pass on the culture of local weddings to the next generation and create content that showcases the local charm.
If you are an official from a municipality interested in this project, please feel free to contact the following contact form.
Contact us Okinawa Resort Wedding Association Secretariat (Please provide your contact information)