Terms on marriage

Kuzen-no-gi
Ceremony where the newlywed couple dines for the first time
Kekkon-no-gi
Ceremony where the couple exchanges wedding vows in Kashikodokoro (Imperial Palace Sanctuaries)
Kokki
Announcing the date of the wedding
Nosai
Equivalent to yuino (exchange of engagement gifts) held among the general public
Mikayo-no-mochi-no-gi
Ceremony where after the marriage rice cakes (mochi) are placed in the palace for three days as offerings
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