how to wear a katana at your wedding (advice)

Knifemaker87

Knifemaker87

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hey everybody,
yepp.. pretty much the title says it all.. i want to wear a katana in my wedding, but not sure how it should be done. i want to wear a tux, (maybe a manderin tux) but i want to wear a sword i have made. and maybe it will be a wakizashi.. a katana could prove unweildy.

but how should it be done? stick it in the cumber-bun or maybe wear a baldric? better yet.. an obi instead of a cumber-bun.

what do you think?
thanks
~chris
 
havent proposed officially yet, but i will, and she wil say yes, just woprking on her dad for timing issues i have his permission.. just not yet.
but prolly next May and thanks!
~Chris
 
Hey Chris,
I hope you don't take this the wrong way, but I would leave the sword home on your wedding day. This day is about the two of you...not you, her and a sword. Really this day is about HER...(the sooner you come to terms with this the better!).:thumbup: If you want to do something cool...make a knife for the cake or as a gift to your best man, how about a knife and fork set as a gift to your bride. Just some thoughts.
Stick a small dagger in your cumberbun.;)
Mace

P.S. I gave my best man a Linder dagger with his monogram engraved on it and my other groomsmen nice little pocket knives.
 
Or get wed in full scottish regalia and make yourself a nice sgian dubh =P

But I agree with Mace, I dont think you want to do anything that would detract from the wedding for the wedding's sake.
 
*ponders*
this is true... however, part of the reason the guy is on the RIGHT is so he could have his sword hand free.. in tradition anyway. and i kinda liked that idea. but the wedding still has to be planned and all of that.. but i wanted to see what yall thought..
hmmm you know? sor of like the military where they wear sabers, i just cant make a saber.
thoughts?
~chris
 
I was the maid of honor at my best friends wedding, I carried a sword AND a bouquet (Hadafang, Arwen's sword from the Lord of The Rings) The best man was wielding a hand-and-a-half scottish claymore. We made an impressive honor guard and it left the bride and groom free to do whatever it is they do(as well as safe from roving bandits, theoretically). There's lots of ways to work swords into ceremonies, I saw one where the groomsmen made a tunnel of drawn swords that the couple walked out through to end the ceremony. Good Luck!
 
I would imagine that although your blade me be the coolest it probably should not be the only one there being carried by someone in the ceramony. Have you thought about encorporating a theme which includes period pieces? It's not entirely my thing but I've been in one, however at the last minute we were advised not to take any weaponry (bummer). The most important thing is that your significant other is more than just okay with the idea. Good luck Chris and congrats!:thumbup:
 
Murdok72605 said:
The most important thing is that your significant other is more than just okay with the idea.
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I'll leave the women's sensitivity training to Mace "Dr. Phil" Vitale (he's very delicate, you know...) , but Murdok72605's advice seems spot-on, to me.
 
*grins*
well.. Grace is Def. intrested in me wearing a sword. but it would be cool if the groomsmen did too... i have a feeling that the ladies will be un-armed, as grace would be picking out the dresses (not made for carrying weapons me thinks) but it would be cool if i could get a munch of nice matching (but manufactured) wakizashis for the groomsmen.. hmmmmmm
or maybe tantos... and i get the wak... but then i get the girl.. and they dont (which i am very glad of)
anyway..
thanks so much!
~chris
 
One nice thing about having the groomsmen with swords -- an arch of swords is a cool thing to walk through at a wedding ;)
 
Chris..i have no doubt you could make a sabre..or anything else you wanted to ..this is a cool idea..the day is about her..for sure..but the sword can have lots of symbolic purpose as well..plus carrying a sword is awesome. anyway ..congrats..hope you have better luck with her dad than i had with my wifes step dad..come to think of it..its good i didnt have a sword..good luck brother and congrats..later Luke
 
Chris, I agree that swords will seem strange to many attending, but they are traditional at many weddings.If you want to wear a wakazashi (or katana) wear it in the sash ( not a cummerbund, but a true obi/sash). If the little woman is fine with the idea, go for it. While the day is mostly about her, it is also about you.
Where is my invitation. I am sure you want a kilted man at the wedding!
Stacy
 
*laughs*
i come from a long line of scottish heritage, so bring the kilt, and welcome.
and i will let you know when i send out invitations, but speaking of which, i need to get with you about making a ring.. i was able to work some things out for materials.
as for timing.. her dad and i have dfferent ideas.. but he is willing to be convinced.. so hopfully i can be convincing.
thanks!
~chris
 
Knifemaker87 said:
as for timing.. her dad and i have dfferent ideas.. but he is willing to be convinced.. so hopfully i can be convincing.

~chris
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If I were you, I'd go with her dads timing, not yours. If you change his mind, and there's a problem at some point, you'll be in trouble...

Just my $.02
I don't want to stick my nose where it doesn't belong, but I also like to save people some heartache if I can.
 
A man in a kilt spices up any occasion. You'd do well to invite Stacy =P A theme wedding would be fun though and a great occasion to carry a blade. I know someone who got married at a ren faire, and while the costumes were just that, costumes, some good, some bad, etc, he said it was a blast and much more fun than anything sitffly formal.

I know of (dont know them personally) another person who had a Scottish wedding, with everyone who they could get to be kilted, when neither he nor his wife have any Scottish heritage at all, just because they thought it would be more fun. Maybe you could try a themed wedding along some lines that you and your fiance agree to.

I think the important thing is, make it memorable and enjoyable. Dont stress out, hyperventalate,and pass out at the altar =)
 
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