Japan Destination Wedding – Jinya

…“There are many paths leading to the top of Mount Fuji, but there is only one summit – love.” ~ Morihei Ueshiba

Starting this new year with a very special wedding story from late last year. Our very favorite kind – when people from all over the world collide in a very foreign place, to live, love & celebrate. In this November wedding it was for Liz & Nick in the beautiful surrounds of Jinya, a quintessential Ryokan not far from Hakone. The very perfect venue for a destination wedding. So Japanese, with an elegant balance of exceptional service, wonderful staff, understanding of western/eastern traditions and endless surprises for guests. From that dramatic designer gown, to the mochi making, from the glorious Japanese garden & architecture, to a nijiki complete with (of course) a portable Karaoke machine. It was truly a dream wedding, filled with so much love & the coming together of soulmates. Made even more spectacular with time for photos, at sunset, with a one & only Mt Fuji finale…from Japan, with love…