"Messages Gathered for the Bride-to-Be Who Declared 'I’m Having My Wedding This Weekend!'"

2020.07.31 published

A Message to Brides About to Have Their Weddings＊

A message received at marry.

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I will have my wedding this weekend!

There have been so many anxieties due to COVID-19, and I can't help but feel anxious about the future, but we will have guests and hold a reception.

Please send me encouragement for my decision to have a wedding! I especially want messages from brides-to-be who are going to have their weddings soon.

I believe we are in the same situation and are comrades. I support all of you. Please support me too!

The encouraging messages for me are something marry will publish in their articles, which should support brides all over the country.

Those who want to have a wedding should do so, while those who don't or don't want to attend can choose not to attend.

However, please don't speak ill of others' decisions. I want to encourage those in the same situation.

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When searching on social media for "wedding holding," all I see are critical comments.

In the world, there are people who hold weddings despite their worries, and there are people who want to support such individuals! I wanted to highlight this concern, so I took up this advisory consultation.

On July 30, I published this content on marry's Instagram story, and I would like to share the messages collected from our followers＊

【Response 1】

Please enjoy your wedding this weekend! 😍 I gained courage from this message!!

I was supposed to have my wedding this June, but due to COVID, it was postponed for a year. However, I became anxious about what the situation will be like a year later.

I was worried about those around me. But upon seeing this message, I realized that weddings cost a lot and it takes a lot of deliberation to decide to go through with one, and there's no reason for others to say anything!

If you think it's strange, you don’t have to come!

I just hope that they understand that I've agonized over this decision. I truly hope you enjoy your wedding! 😍😍😍

【Response 2】

Congratulations! You're looking forward to this weekend, huh? 😋 I'm sure it'll be a wonderful ceremony!

I can imagine you have some anxieties, but please spend valuable time with your loved ones and enjoy yourselves! 😋♡

I'm also planning to have my ceremony on 9/26. I haven't canceled or postponed anything. Reading this message has given me a bit of strength amidst these anxious days.

I believe brides-to-be are particularly attentive to the daily infection rates and are thinking about countermeasures. I am too.

Therefore, I think everyone who has decided to hold a wedding, postponed, or canceled has made the right decision! I hope all brides-to-be will have wonderful ceremonies.

【Response 3】

I chose to postpone again. However, I have no criticisms for those who choose to go ahead!

I feel it is wrong to let the pandemic interfere with people's life plans, as we don’t know when it will calm down!

I was plagued with feelings of "Is it my fault?" but no one is to blame. Please embrace the moment confidently! I support you!♡

【Response 4】

I will also have my wedding in November!

I understand the worries about this current time, but one reason I'm leaning towards proceeding is that I planned this long ago and most of the guests are not from the Kanto area!

I still don’t know how things will turn out, but the vaccination rollout is steadily progressing, and with growing immunity, I think there's a better chance.

There will definitely be mixed opinions, but I have no intention of forcing those who feel anxious to attend, and if I proceed, I will do so with utmost care!

Many around me are looking forward to it, so I may be lucky, but it is a once-in-a-lifetime event, so I hope everyone can enjoy it even in these times! ☺️❣️

【Response 5】

Congratulations!! I’m sure you've been preparing with a lot of thoughts. Please enjoy the day to its fullest and make it a wonderful one!!

It's a once-in-a-lifetime occasion!! I'm looking forward to hearing about the ceremony!!

Recently, I decided to have my wedding in February! I can't help but feel anxious thinking about what things will be like then... But I've always dreamt of having a wedding. I don't want to cancel just because of COVID!!!

I want to see more examples that show us that beautiful weddings can still happen during this pandemic! I also hope to make my wedding a source of inspiration for those who will get married after February!

Let's all work hard together for those about to hold their weddings!!!

【Response 6】

I'm also planning to hold my postponed wedding in November. I think there are various opinions, and it will be different from a typical wedding, but for us, it is an important day that only happens once in a lifetime!

I hope it will be a day where I can express my gratitude to my guests and parents and become an unforgettable day for us. Enjoy tomorrow!♡

【Response 7】

I postponed my wedding to December. In my area, the number of infections has increased rapidly. 😭

My fiancé asks if we should postpone again, but I still want to see if there is a possibility, so I plan to send out the invitations I’ve prepared. I feel anxious even though it’s still a while away, but I think those scheduled for this week are even more anxious.

Surely, I hope it will be a good day with all the necessary measures in place. Let's do our best not to be defeated by COVID!

【Response 8】

I was supposed to have my wedding this weekend, but I postponed it. I believe it was a very tough decision for you to go ahead with your wedding.

I think you've gone through a lot of anxieties, such as not being able to have a traditional wedding and worrying about the infection situation in the future.

Amidst all this, the fact that you managed to prepare is truly amazing. I bet it has been a tough journey for you. You've worked hard to get to this point, so please enjoy the day!

I believe that if you enjoy it, it will reward those of us who postponed. I hope for a wonderful wedding for all of you going ahead!

【Response 9】

No one knows when we can safely have weddings without worries. For me, a wedding three years after marriage is not ideal.

Therefore, I wanted to have my wedding now. Because no one knows what the future holds. Everyone commutes on trains and buses and eats out. People are happily going to Disney, where 15,000 people gather.

With campaigns like the TO GO travel campaign happening, I don’t understand why having a wedding would draw anger.

Why is it bad to celebrate weddings and funerals when following current precautions? Those who want to skip it can do so without hard feelings. Whether or not you come doesn’t change how important you are.

I simply want to celebrate this milestone in my life with the people who can attend!

However, I couldn't have my wedding due to the opinions and looks of those around me. Not knowing when would be safe to postpone, I decided to cancel.

I respect those who can have the wedding they want without being affected by others' opinions! Congratulations!

【Response 10】

Congratulations!! I’ll do my best to hold my wedding in September no matter what! Let’s all do our best! ☺️💕

【Response 11】

Governor Yoshimura said to refrain from gatherings of more than five people but mentioned that weddings and funerals are an exception.

He advised against small gatherings of more than five in confined spaces but encouraged holding weddings and celebrations where spaces are large and organizers and participants take sufficient precautions.

I feel the same way!

To all brides-to-be, I support you!

【Response 12】

I'm also planning to have my wedding on 8/8! If we postpone, COVID-19 won’t disappear! I think we have to accept living with COVID. I've been crying every day while reading the news and every time I get a cancellation notice. 😢

But, I have realized how important it is to cherish the guests who are excited to come!

If it weren’t for COVID, weddings would go as usual with just a congratulations! A friend even said that because of COVID, our friendships have deepened!

Although I have worries, I think our wedding will be more memorable than a typical one! 😂 And I’ve always received encouragement from fellow brides-to-be!

At this stage, it will be all about mindset! Enjoy your day, and I pray for your wonderful wedding! 💖

【Response 13】

Congratulations! 💕💕

I had my wedding right before the emergency declaration in late March this year and am scheduled to attend a wedding in mid-September, which I am very much looking forward to!

I’m sure your guests are excited to see the two of you happy! I know there will be many anxieties until the very end, but please spend the day with the biggest smiles!

I’m sure that will make your guests think, 'I'm glad I came, that was a lovely wedding!' 😌❤️

Please give your all for the final sprint! If you can convey my support to the bride who asked a question, I would be really grateful! 💕

【Response 14】

I’m also planning to hold my reception in late August! I feel a lot of anxiety and have wondered if it would be better not to hold it considering the guests.

However, I was nearly brought to tears by the words of friends who said they’d still come even in this situation! So, I want to proceed while ensuring thorough measures.

Brides in the same situation! Congratulations! I sincerely celebrate you!! And I hope you will have an unforgettable wonderful day! ☆

【Response 15】

I'm planning to have my wedding in autumn. Although I’m not a social media person, I couldn't help but send a message after reading this post.

It's truly anxiety-inducing. It's probably a happy time that should be filled with joy, yet it feels impossible to vent to anyone...

I often get frustrated when unrelated people ask me what I’m going to do.

I really resonate with how you wrote about the brides-to-be! I also feel like I’m in this together! I wholeheartedly support you!!!

If you hold your wedding, think of how others would feel and don’t care about judgments! I believe everyone attending will be making precautions as well!

It's going to be a once-in-a-lifetime day for us!! So, smile brightly, enjoy every moment, and make incredible memories!

I don't know if this message will help, but let's all keep working hard together!

【Response 16】

I understand the feelings of anxiety surrounding the increasing number of infections daily and how brides-to-be who were supposed to hold their weddings in the same period are postponing. It makes me feel low every time I see those articles. 😢

Given my age, I want to hold my wedding as planned. I often feel anxious when I only see news of postponements, but seeing others who have decided to proceed strengthens me! 👏

I'm cheering you on! Enjoy your day full of smiles! 💎 Thank you for giving me courage! 😊💕

【Response 17】

I am a former bride who held my wedding last December! I think it must have been quite challenging to prepare amidst this situation. 😢

However, I’m sure it will be an amazing day! I know I’ll be very nervous but I pray it will be a wonderful day! 🥰

【Response 18】

Congratulations on your wedding! I’m sorry that I’m not a bride-to-be 🙇‍♀️

We live in a world where the end of COVID-19 seems far away, but my relative has recently decided to hold a ceremony, and I’m planning to attend a friend’s wedding in autumn, as a simple housewife who has been married for three years.

I truly believe it must have been challenging for you to make this decision amidst so much uncertainty around COVID and the long preparation period until the ceremony, along with considerations for your guests. 😣

I sincerely hope that all the hard moments will pay off, and the day will be the happiest one in your life that you will never forget.

Though the world is currently in a mood of abstaining, personally, I've been wondering why we must hold back on a once-in-a-lifetime celebration... So if you hear any negative comments, I hope you enjoy your ceremony with your head held high. 💐

Wishing you a long and happy life together...❣️

【Response 19】

I think all decisions are correct! 😭 I’m also planning to have my wedding in November, but I struggle daily with whether I should send out invitations!

I believe that sharing experiences about weddings during COVID-19 will be a strength to future brides! 🙇‍♀️

I hope it will be a wonderful day! 👏🌈

【Response 20】

Congratulations on going ahead with your wedding!!

In this challenging world, everyone deserves to feel happiness equally! Enjoy yourself! ☺☺☺

【Response 21】

I'm sure you've gone through a lot of indecision and worries. I hope the day will be filled with countless smiles!!

Please become the happiest couple in the world! ✨ Congratulations! 💓

【Response 22】

So you're holding your wedding, huh? ✨ Congratulations! 😊

As the wedding approaches, the possibility of having more guest cancellations may arise, but since you’ve decided to go ahead, please move forward!

With an invisible infectious disease, it’s tough as no one can be blamed, but I hope that you don’t get stuck in negative thoughts. Focus on how to spend time with those who join you! 😄

I'm sure you've made lots of considerations and sent invitations after a lot of deliberation! Let’s trust our family and friends who said they would come! ☺️

I'm also having my wedding next year after a couple of postponements, but I’m set on making it happen no matter what!

I’ve begun to really understand how special it is not to take any moment for granted, especially after realizing how I was looking forward to a “normal” day that I couldn't have! 😭✨

On the day, forget those who couldn’t come or any COVID worries, and enjoy to the fullest while still taking precautions! 😆✨

Even after it’s over, I anticipate there will still be uncertainty for a while, but this is a once-in-a-lifetime event, so please have a wonderful time that day! 😊✨ I’m cheering you on! ☺️❤️

[A Lot of Encouragement for Brides]

I felt my heart warm when I received numerous encouraging messages. I was moved to tears!

It seems many congratulatory messages have gathered, and I'm so happy! ♡

In the current environment, we find ourselves needing to make many decisions without a clear path ahead. We have invested time and money, and now we don't know what will happen next.

Being caught between all these problems can be genuinely distressing.

There’s a possibility that each prefecture will issue its own states of emergency in the future, and the situation may change at any moment.

However, at marry, we want to proclaim that weddings are still wonderful! I genuinely believe in the beauty of weddings.

I confess that on social media, there are endless negative contents and critical opinions. The internet is prone to gathering negative emotions, and that can’t be helped.

That’s why I want marry to be a place where positive feelings come together, even in the internet world.

Whether you hold a wedding, decide against it, or choose how to respond is a personal decision.

In scenarios where there are no clear rules or standards, I don’t think anyone has the right to interfere with the answers individuals arrive at after much conflict.

Risks can never be eliminated, and the extent of risk one is willing to accept differs from person to person.

Respecting and understanding each other while building relationships and communication so that we can all live happily is the ideal!

I felt so glad receiving many responses from the brides who declared they’re having their weddings saying they felt encouraged!

I genuinely think that carrying out a wedding while considering the risks and taking precautions is absolutely not bad! (Governor Yoshimura of Osaka also says so!)

Honestly, I don’t quite like the phrasing "going ahead" either. (It’s as if having a wedding is something unusual!)

Of course, I believe there needs to be adjustments to methods and styles. In a situation that feels like wandering in the dark, achieving something is truly precious.

I honestly think it’s a bit odd to say that whether to go ahead or postpone is “both correct."

Most situations in life are like this. Neither right nor wrong, we live in a world without clear answers, continuously making decisions.

Although we are in such a time, I hope it leads to an increase in happy times and weddings! I will continue to do what I should do! ♡

Essential Items to Prepare for Your Wedding＊

Given this period, I believe guests will come to the wedding wearing masks, but they will need to remove them when the reception begins.

It seems unhygienic to just leave a mask on the table, and it can be hard to identify whose mask is whose, so having an individual "mask case" prepared would be thoughtful. ♡

We created original mask cases at marry, so I would be happy if you could make use of them!

➡ Check out the article and purchase page for mask cases here!＊