From Chicago to Japan: A Dream Kimono Wedding Photoshoot at Sankeien Garden | Pre-Wedding Photography in Japan | WEDDING AVENUE

Wedding Avenue Official Company Site banner, listing studio locations in Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, and Nagoya.
WEDDING AVENUE logo, an official pre-wedding photography studio with locations in Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, and Nagoya.
From Chicago to Japan: A Dream Kimono Wedding Photoshoot at Sankeien Garden

Eric & Sidney from Chicago, USA

From Chicago to Japan: A Dream Kimono Wedding Photoshoot at Sankeien Garden

PLAN Please tell us about the plan you used.

Outdoor pre-wedding photoshoot in kimono at Sankeien Garden

LOCATION PHOTO KIMONO

POINT Please share your feedback and what you liked about your photoshoot at Wedding Avenue.
Yokohama is a meaningful place for us, and we wanted to take photos in traditional Japanese attire in a setting that truly reflects the beauty of Japan.

The park was exceptionally stunning, with a variety of beautiful locations. There were some visitors, but everyone was respectful. We also appreciated having both outdoor and indoor options, especially in case of rain.

The studio was very nice and accommodating. Everyone was very charming and friendly, and the kimonos were beautiful. During the photoshoot, the styling team was always very helpful and attentive. We’re so excited to receive our photos!
REASON Please tell us the reason or occasion for your photoshoot at Wedding Avenue.
One of the deciding factors was that we could have a location photoshoot even if it rained. We also really appreciated how welcoming the team was to us as clients coming from overseas, and the communication leading up to the booking was smooth and attentive.

This studio had the kimono styles that we loved. They also communicated with us while we were in the States to help us prepare for the shoot.
FROM
STAFF A word of thanks from the staff.

Thank you very much for choosing Wedding Avenue for your special wedding photoshoot.

We were truly delighted that you chose us for your wedding photography in Japan all the way from Chicago.

With Yokohama being a meaningful place for both of you, we hope that wearing traditional Japanese attire and taking photos among the beautiful gardens and historic architecture of Sankeien made the experience even more special. From the lush greenery and hydrangeas to photos with traditional Japanese umbrellas, we were able to capture many different scenes unique to Sankeien Garden.

We also sincerely appreciate your kind words about our communication while you were overseas, our staff, and our kimono collection. Your natural smiles throughout the photoshoot were wonderful, and our team truly enjoyed spending this special time with you.

Thank you again for trusting us with such an important memory during your time in Japan. We wish Eric and Sidney a lifetime of happiness together! ♡

GALLERY

Couple in white kimono strolling along a pine-lined lawn with soft bokeh from green leaves in the foreground, a dreamy shot from their pre-wedding photoshoot in Yokohama
Couple in shiromuku and hakama walking under white and red wagasa umbrellas along a leafy garden path at Sankeien Garden, a classic Japan wedding photography scene
Bride and groom in white kimono smiling at each other in front of blooming blue hydrangeas, an early summer highlight of their kimono wedding photos in Japan
Groom in hakama standing with arms crossed beneath overhanging branches by the pond at Sankeien Garden, a solo portrait from a Yokohama pre-wedding photoshoot
Bride in a shiromuku holding a red wagasa umbrella under deep green trees, a striking color contrast for wedding photography in a Japanese garden
Couple in shiromuku and hakama facing each other and holding hands under the frame of a wooden gate, a symmetrical composition for kimono wedding photos
Bride and groom in white kimono holding hands and smiling at the camera through a large wooden gate at Sankeien Garden, a fun pose for pre-wedding photos in Japan
Groom in a cream kimono and striped hakama standing proudly in front of a tiled-roof gate in the shade, a solo shot from his pre-wedding photoshoot in Japan
Bride in a shiromuku with a red hem looking up beside a wooden gate and white plaster wall, a solo bridal portrait from a Japan wedding photography session
Groom leading the bride by the hand across the lawn in front of Rinshunkaku at Sankeien Garden, a natural walking shot from their kimono wedding photos in Yokohama
Couple in white kimono posing back to back with arms crossed on a sunny garden lawn, with sukiya-style buildings and pine trees behind them in this pre-wedding photoshoot
Groom and bride standing back to back on the lawn in front of a traditional villa at Sankeien Garden, a playful pose for Japan wedding photography in white kimono
Bride in shiromuku and groom in hakama embracing beside a pond under green maple and pine trees, a vertical frame from kimono wedding photos in a Japanese garden
Couple in shiromuku and hakama touching foreheads by the pond with the historic Rinshunkaku villa behind them, a romantic pose from their Sankeien Garden wedding photoshoot
Black-and-white close-up of the bride with eyes closed beneath a white wataboshi hood, a quiet and elegant moment of pre-wedding photography in Japan
Groom in a cream haori and striped hakama standing with arms crossed by the shoji screens of a traditional house at Sankeien Garden for his kimono wedding portrait
Bride in a white wataboshi and shiromuku framed through a sliding door with the groom behind her, a creative framing idea for wedding photography in Japan
Full-length portrait of the groom in hakama and the bride in a shiromuku with a red-lined train standing on tatami, traditional kimono wedding photos in Yokohama
Bride in a white shiromuku and wataboshi hugging her family in a shoji-lit tatami room, a heartwarming family portrait from a Japanese wedding photoshoot
Bride and groom in kimono sitting side by side on the tatami floor of a traditional Japanese room, a calm portrait from their pre-wedding photoshoot at Sankeien Garden
Groom in a cream montsuki and hakama smiling at his bride in a red crane uchikake inside a tatami room with shoji screens during their Japan wedding photography session
Couple in red uchikake and hakama laughing with their family in front of a historic wooden building, a joyful family shot from their kimono wedding photos in Japan
Wide view of Sankeien Garden with the three-story pagoda on the hill and a kimono couple standing on the arched bridge, a classic pre-wedding photoshoot in Yokohama
Couple in kimono gazing over the pond from a wooden bridge, with a thatched pavilion and early summer greenery behind them in this Japan wedding photography shot
Bride leaning on the bridge railing in a red crane uchikake while the groom in hakama walks toward her, a relaxed moment from a kimono wedding photoshoot at Sankeien Garden
Back view of the bride in a vivid red uchikake with white flower kanzashi, spreading her sleeves on a wooden bridge in a Japanese garden for her wedding photos
Couple in kimono standing on a long wooden bridge with the three-story pagoda rising above the pine trees, a wide shot from their pre-wedding photoshoot in Japan
Bride in a red crane-patterned uchikake and groom in a cream hakama holding red and white wagasa umbrellas on a wooden arched bridge at Sankeien Garden, a kimono wedding photos highlight in Yokohama

Return to the list.

Online Consultation / Inquiry