Hello, everyone.
My partner and I will be getting married in Tokyo this January (It’s a gay wedding, so it’s at an embassy), and we are in need of a witness. I live in Aichi, but my partner is from a different country. My only acquaintances here are my brother and my sister, but unfortunately my sister won’t be able to attend the ceremony. We need two witnesses, so that leaves one spot open.
We’re at a bit of a loss about where to find a witness. Particularly because one of the requirements is that they need to be able to speak English. If anyone has suggestions or might be willing to volunteer, we’d be incredibly grateful. As a token of our gratitude, we’d be happy to offer a bottle of wine.
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Once for a notary at the US embassy/tokyo, I just asked someone else who was there for similar services–and I witnessed for someone else, too.
Marriage might be the same? –I guess you’d have to count on it being busy enough so there’d be others there to ask.
Witnesses don’t even need to be present, they just have to sign the papers (at least it was so 20 years ago).
I’ll be your witness if you want. DM me
I can be if you want.
honestly that sounds so cool. good luck OP! congrats!
When in Jan? If you’re in need of someone, hmu – I’m in Tokyo and can get just about anywhere at pretty short notice
sure let me know
When exactly in January?
Congrats, btw!
Congratulations 👏 🎉 🎉 What date is your wedding?
If I’m not at work that day I’d be happy to be your witness 😊
Congratulations! Also willing to be your witness, feel free to DM me
Fuck, I’ll do it. But I want 50 Strong Zeros. DM if you want.
I would gladly be your witness. DM me if you want. Congratulations!
Congrats you crazy kids
I would if I could. Congrats!
If you need a witness I’ll do it!
Congrats!
I can’t commit to this, but I would if I could 👏👏
I am also located in Aichi, if the embassy is in Nagoya and you need a witness DM me as the others have said. Congrats on the wedding. I speak english and I like wine :).
lesbian also willing to be a witness here 🫡 congratulations on the wedding !!
Congratulations, how exciting.
My husband and I needed a witness for our wedding a few years back and some random french/egyptian couple stood in and watched our tiny ceremony. I’d be happy to pay it forward and witness your wedding if you need it. (I’m australian if that matters)
i want to come too, i’ll bring the flowers??
if you can share the exact day then see my availability. If I’m free on that day I could go to Tokyo and volunteer to be your witness. Congratulations on your wedding!
What day and time is it so you can have your 50 witnesses (me included)?
Can we all go? Let’s make it a party!
I can help you if you need it. I’m in Tokyo.
Congratulations
Another volunteer here! I love weddings (and fully understand this would be more like a registry office signing than a cake-and-bridesmaids party). Of course, you now have enough potential witnesses for the biggest Embassy wedding ever!
Let me know if all these people bail and I can go. 😅
lmk if you need another!
Lmk if you need another.
I live in Tokyo. I’ll do it.
Congrats! I can help witness
I live in Tokyo and am a US gov official, happy to help! hmu with a DM if you want.
If you need one, I’m willing. No need for wine, a Strong Zero will suffice. Lol
I’ll do it, but we’ll have to be family (friends) after the fact! 😝
Omedetou!
It’s great to see so many people jump up to volunteer. 🎉
Well, OP, looks like your wedding will be bigger than you’ll think 😌
Congratulations on the wedding 🎉