wedding reception

Back in 2009, I wrote about Japan weddings and the reception.

Since then, things have changed.

Over the weekend, we attended Satoshi's nephew's wedding reception.

Also back in 2009, Satoshi's nephew was in high school and has since graduated college, been working and recently married his high school sweetheart...

Last month, he got married in Hawaii.

The reception was held at a hotel looking out at the Kamo River.

Apparently, it was the same hotel that MIL and SIL's parents also had their wedding receptions held at.

The food was fabulous.

Lobster, uni (sea urchin), caviar and a creamy veggie puree.

Bacon and vegetable consomme soup.

Amadai (tile fish) that was fried with the scales and seared scallops

The scales so crisp and the flesh of the fish so moist...delicious.

Wagyu (Japanese beef) grilled and served with a wine sauce.

Blanc manger (a type of milk gelatin) topped with fruits...and piece of wedding cake.

There aren't many speeches given about the bride and groom, nowadays there are video messages.

Also, the hikidemono (gifts for attending) are sent directly to your home (we haven't received ours yet).

It was nice to spend some time with Satoshi's family, meet his nephew's wife and her family.

We wish them all the best!