I'm American, but I've always been obsessed with Japan, ever since I was a child. And not the silly "They all still walk around in kimono" Japanese either, I'm interested by all parts of Japan, from traditional to modern, urban to rural. Plus, my boyfriend is part Japanese and calls me his little "wibu" (I know it's a derogatory term, just like how alot of Japanese use the word gaijin in a negative way, but between the two of us, it's an affectionate joke)
We're planning to get married but because of his want to be proper, he hasn't proposed formally yet. In our planning, we've thought of lots of details (some quite cheap and others awfully costly) like having shamisen and koto players, as well as flute players and, if we can afford it and figure out how, even flying authentic geisha or maiko to perform at the reception.
We're planning dress the wedding party in kimono, plus an uchikake to wear over my gown at the reception. Does anyone know where I can find some one to make these?