The Meiji Shrine in Tokyo on Monday witnessed the wedding ceremony of the Japanese Princess Ayako from a public man at a religious ceremony.
The wedding was held in a pagoda-like building at the shrine complex and included the wedding ring-sharing and the sharing of the saki cup.
These rites seem relatively routine for weddings like Shinto, including regular Japanese weddings.
Ayako, 28, is the daughter of the emperor's cousin, while groom Moria, 32, works at the major shipping company Nippon Yusen.
The bride appeared in a Haian-style hairstyle and wore a traditional costume with red and green inscriptions, while Moria wore a long man's coat. The bride later wore a red Japanese robe.
"I am very happy," the Princess told reporters after the ceremony.
Women who marry an imperial family are members of the family, but the likes of Ayako, who marry the public, must give up their title.
Murray said he hoped to help Ayako adjust to the public life.
