"A Letter from the Bride: A Heartfelt Guide to Expressing Gratitude to Parents Without Tears"

2016.01.17 published

What Should I Write in the "Bride's Letter"?

At the end of the wedding ceremony, there is the "Bride's Letter" addressed to the parents. There are many things you want to say and express to your father and mother, who have taken care of you until now, but you may not know how to write the letter! For those brides-to-be, here is a guide on how to write the "Bride's Letter" to your parents. ＊

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What to Include in the "Bride's Letter"①

When it comes to writing the "Bride's Letter," you might not know where to start. First, try expressing your gratitude with phrases like "Thank you for raising me." or "I appreciate all you have done for me." ♩

You can start with "Dear Dad, Mom" or whatever you usually call them. After that, put your feelings of gratitude into words and express your happiness about reaching this day in the letter.♡ Keeping this part short will help keep the guests engaged without getting bored.＊

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What to Include in the "Bride's Letter"②

After conveying your gratitude, let's reflect on the memories with your dad and mom. You likely have many memories that span decades of being raised. First, share memories with your dad, then with your mom. Summarize a few episodes into the letter.＊

As you reflect on those memories, many brides find themselves crying while writing the letter. Be sure to include things that you can only say now or things you want to convey in your letter.♡

What to Include in the "Bride's Letter"③

You should also write a letter to your future in-laws, the groom's parents. After discussing your own parents' memories and things you want to share, start by addressing "Dear Mr. and Mrs. [Groom's Last Name]." ♡

Here, you can express your impressions from the first meeting and your gratitude for their support regarding the wedding. You can also thank them for raising the groom so kindly. It’s okay to be a bit specific here, but keep it concise and to the point! ♡

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What to Include in the "Bride's Letter"④

Once you have expressed your feelings toward both sets of parents in the letter, wrap it up with a closing remark. It’s recommended to put your positive feelings into words for the conclusion.♡

You can express your feelings about creating a new family together and your hope that they will continue to watch over you both warmly. These points will make good closing statements.♡

Preparation for the "Bride's Letter"① Reference Books

Many brides feel it's hard to grasp the reality of the situation until just before the wedding, but things can get quite hectic the day before the ceremony. Therefore, preparation in advance is necessary.♡

The book "The Moving Bride's Letter Sample Book" is highly recommended by many brides-to-be for its easy-to-read and reference-worthy content.♡

Preparation for the "Bride's Letter"② Drafting

Since the letter contains so many feelings of gratitude and things you want to convey with your marriage, it can be hard to organize your thoughts. It's a good idea to draft it on a computer or smartphone.♡

Preparation for the "Bride's Letter"③ Letter Set

You might not have many opportunities to express your feelings in a letter to your parents after this. However, there are things that can be conveyed in the "Bride's Letter." ♡ Since it's such an important letter, I hope you pay special attention to the letter set.♡

You can look around at various stores or choose to use a letter set from your favorite brand. Whatever you decide, make sure to express your feelings for your parents as fully as possible through the letter set.♡

The "Bride's Letter" is a Unique Opportunity to Convey Your Feelings ♡

Because it’s often difficult to express feelings of gratitude and love to your parents in daily life, let’s put those feelings into words in the "Bride's Letter." Your thoughts will surely reach your parents…＊

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