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A wedding ceremony that focuses solely on taking photographs, often without a traditional ceremony or reception. Common in Japan as a cost-effective or simplified alternative to a full wedding.
A wedding event where only a photo shoot is held, without a formal ceremony or reception.
The most common term in Japan for a photo-only wedding. It implies a professional photo shoot in wedding attire, often without guests or a ceremony.
We only did a photo-only wedding.
A more descriptive phrase meaning 'a wedding with only photos'. It clearly states that only photos were taken, without a ceremony.
Refers specifically to a pre-wedding photo shoot, often done before the actual ceremony. It can be part of a photo-only wedding if no ceremony follows.
In Japan, 'photo-only weddings' (フォトウェディング) have become popular as a way to have wedding photos without the high cost and stress of a full ceremony. They are often held at studios or scenic locations, and couples may wear traditional Japanese attire or Western wedding clothes.
More couples are choosing photo-only weddings.
前撮りだけして、式は挙げませんでした。
We only did a pre-wedding photo shoot and didn't hold a ceremony.