nuptial procession; bridal procession
Historical term for the procession of a bride and her belongings to the groom's house, especially in the Edo period. Now mainly encountered in historical contexts or traditional wedding reenactments.
The nuptial procession in the Edo period was known for its long parade.
嫁入り means 'marriage' or 'taking a bride,' while 嫁入道中 specifically refers to the procession itself.
Standard kanji spelling.
Variant with okurigana り, also used.
Compound of 嫁入り (yomeiri, 'marriage of a woman') and 道中 (dōchū, 'journey, procession').