Weddings

The rituals of weddings and funerals, whether Christian or Buddhist, were community events. The ceremonies were often elaborate and blended Japanese and American customs. During the World War II incarceration, many Issei (first-generation immigrant) parents confined in the camps were notified that their sons had died in combat.

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img Bride and groom (ddr-densho-395-17)

A bride and groom pose for the camera in their wedding attire. The bride holds a bouquet of dark flowers with cascading ribbons and wears a fingertip length veil . The groom wears a dark suit with a polka dot tie and a matching dark flower boutonniere. Written on front: Erma B. E. T. Wilson.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-17/

img Bride and groom (ddr-densho-395-27)

A bride and groom pose for the camera in their wedding attire. The bride wears a lacy, off-the-shoulder dress and holds a bouquet of lilies. The groom is in black tie attire.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-27/

img Mr. and Mrs. Kamura on their wedding day (ddr-densho-395-8)

Mr. and Mrs. Kamura pose for the camera in their wedding attire. Mr. Kamura is in black tie attire. Mrs. Kamura holds an elaborate bouquet with cascading ribbons. Written on front: Most Sincerely, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kamura.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-8/

img Kamura wedding party (ddr-densho-395-7)

The Kamura wedding party sits in front of a shrine, possibly at the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple. Seiso Bitow stands in the back row, third from the right. Written on front: Most Sincerely, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kamura.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-7/

img Wedding party (ddr-densho-395-18)

A large wedding party stands in front of a shrine. Seiso and Kimiko Bitow are on the back row, fourth and fifth from the left.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-18/

img Bride and groom (ddr-densho-395-28)

A bride and groom pose for the camera in their wedding attire besides several floral arrangements. The bride wears a dress with a high, collared neckline and a bouquet with cascading ribbons. The groom wears a dark suit with a bow tie.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-28/

img Wedding party (ddr-densho-395-2)

A wedding party stands in front of a wood panel wall and multiple palm trees. Seiso Bitow is on the front row, fourth from the left. Kimiko Bitow is on the back row, first from the right.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-2/