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I recently learned of a new service now being offered by Zest Hawaii for couples wanting to add a unique, Japanese element to their wedding in Hawaii. Zest's "Kimono Reception Package" for brides and grooms includes a choice of kimono, assistance with getting dressed, hair and make-up styling for the kimono outfit, and a second hair and make-up styling for the wedding gown, and even someone on-site to assist!
Having donned a kimono before, I can definitely appreciate the fine skill involved in dressing someone in this beautiful garment. In fact, kimono-kitsuke, or dressing someone in kimono, is considered an art form in Japan, requiring years of study and training. What makes Zest's offering so much more impressive, is that the professional responsible for dressing brides and grooms in kimono took first place in a kimono dressing contest in Japan, a noteworthy distinction indeed!
Zest also offers a photo package for couples who would prefer to dress in kimono for photos, but just not on the wedding day. This "Modern Kimono Photo Plan" includes kimono and props for the bride and groom, dressing assistance, hair (Japanese kimono-style wig or "regular" styling) and make-up for the bride, along with a photo shoot at Aloha Tower, including 70 shots and a CD of images. Imagine what fun and unexpected engagement portraits these would make!
To learn more about the kimono options available through Zest Hawaii, call 808-591-0123, or e-mail info@zesthawaii.com.
Having donned a kimono before, I can definitely appreciate the fine skill involved in dressing someone in this beautiful garment. In fact, kimono-kitsuke, or dressing someone in kimono, is considered an art form in Japan, requiring years of study and training. What makes Zest's offering so much more impressive, is that the professional responsible for dressing brides and grooms in kimono took first place in a kimono dressing contest in Japan, a noteworthy distinction indeed!
Zest also offers a photo package for couples who would prefer to dress in kimono for photos, but just not on the wedding day. This "Modern Kimono Photo Plan" includes kimono and props for the bride and groom, dressing assistance, hair (Japanese kimono-style wig or "regular" styling) and make-up for the bride, along with a photo shoot at Aloha Tower, including 70 shots and a CD of images. Imagine what fun and unexpected engagement portraits these would make!
To learn more about the kimono options available through Zest Hawaii, call 808-591-0123, or e-mail info@zesthawaii.com.
