"I Want to Be Seen as a Reliable Young Lady! Incorporating Gratitude for Guests in the Bride's Letter♡"

2020.12.14 published

Opening of the Bride's Letter: An Apology to Guests

The climax of the reception, where the bride reads a letter expressing gratitude to her parents, is a cherished moment.

Although the letter to the parents is very private, it has become standard practice to include a brief expression of gratitude and an apology to guests before starting the reading.

A wedding is an occasion hosted by either the "parents of the bride and groom" or the "bride and groom" to entertain their guests.

Since the bride's letter is a performance directed towards her family, which may leave guests feeling overlooked (though no guest actually feels this way...), it is considered polite to include a brief apology or acknowledgment to the guests.

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Of course, it is not a strict rule that failing to do so is a major breach of etiquette.

However, at receptions with esteemed guests in attendance, it is advisable to include a sentence that expresses "gratitude to the guests" and "an apology for reading a personal letter," as it helps convey that the bride is:

"a composed and thoughtful bride."

"polite and respectful."

In addition, while the groom expresses gratitude to the guests during his speech, the bride does not have a formal opportunity to do so, so including a brief comment for the guests is recommended.

This article provides examples of phrases to use as an apology or acknowledgment to guests before reading the bride's letter.

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[Bride's Letter] Example Phrases for Apology to Guests ①

Thank you all for attending our wedding today; we truly appreciate it.

I would like to take this opportunity to read a letter of gratitude to my parents, who have raised me until now, and to my family with whom I have spent my life.

[Bride's Letter] Example Phrases for Apology to Guests ②

I sincerely thank each and every one of you for gathering here today for our sake.

Though it's a personal matter, I would like to take this opportunity to read a letter to my beloved family.

While I should refer to them as "Father" and "Mother," please allow me to call them "Dad" and "Mom" as I usually do.

[Bride's Letter] Example Phrases for Apology to Guests ③

I am filled with gratitude to have everyone present here today to celebrate our marriage. Thank you very much.

Please allow me a moment to express my thanks to my parents.

[Bride's Letter] Example Phrases for Apology to Guests ④

Thank you very much for coming to our wedding today. I am truly delighted to share this happy time with the esteemed guests who have always supported us.

Now, I would like to take this opportunity to read a letter to my parents.

[Bride's Letter] Example Phrases for Apology to Guests ⑤

Thank you for gathering here today for our wedding.

While it is a personal matter, I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude and determination to my parents in front of all of you.

Don't Forget to Express Gratitude and Apology to Guests ♩

I have shared phrases that you may want to touch upon regarding gratitude to guests and an apology before reading your words of thanks to your parents.

You might feel this is a bit formal, but every bride surely carries a sense of gratitude toward their important guests.

Take this as a good opportunity to express your thanks to the guests, and make sure to convey your feelings while looking around the venue.

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