"Remember and Don't Forget: A Checklist of Essential Actions for Your Wedding Day to Avoid Regret Later"

Moving Moments. Things to Be Careful About When Your Mind Goes Blank＊

Regrets, as the term suggests, are things we lament after the fact, and they are usually feelings that come later.

It’s not often that we think from the start, “I’m definitely going to regret this!” Often, we realize it only after trying it, seeing the outcome, and thinking, “Oh no, I should have been more careful.”

This applies to everything from test studies to spontaneous cooking, but especially for weddings, regrets tend to linger.

A wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event. Everyone is experiencing it for the first time, making it hard to predict what might happen. Since it takes place in a special location and involves wearing unique attire, it can be challenging to practice in the same circumstances, making it difficult to notice things you need to be mindful of.

Make Your Ceremony Beautiful! A Summary of Posture and Behavior to Be Careful About＊

Among the wedding program, the “ceremony” is the most sacred and historical aspect.

The moment you vow eternal love before God is incredibly touching and heartwarming, but at the same time, it’s a time when you want to pay attention to your posture and behavior.

Otherwise, you may later look back at the photos and think, “Wait! Was my posture like that?” or “Did I really do that?” or “I should have done it this way…” and end up regretting it…

When conducting the ceremony, there are established rules for how to “appear beautiful,” so be mindful of each action you take during these moments.＊

In this article, I will provide a checklist of important things for brides who will have a Christian ceremony in a chapel to consider during the event.

〔Entrance〕Posture During the Veil Down Ceremony

During the ceremony, the groom enters alone and walks up to the altar, followed by the bride's entrance.

First, at the very front of the virgin road, the bride's mother will help with the veil down. Be especially mindful of your posture at this moment!

To help your mother easily lift the veil, please lower your waist and achieve a stable half-sitting position.

It's important to avoid leaning too far forward during this time.

Be careful not to bend your neck too much, as it may appear as if you are bowing only with your neck. Focus on keeping your shoulders, neck, and head in a straight line. ♩

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Particularly for brides choosing slender silhouette dresses, the shape when crouching is crucial! The silhouette of your bent legs and body will show clearly, so practice maintaining a beautiful posture. ♩

〔Entrance Scene〕Walk Forward

The virgin road represents the journey of your life leading up to the wedding day. After completing the veil-down ritual, which symbolizes “returning to the mother’s womb,” you will walk step by step alongside your father, marking each year of your life.

This moment is a dream come true for many women. Since many guests are watching, be sure to walk beautifully and gracefully!

This is the time when your favorite dress looks its most beautiful; it’s the highlight!

To make the dress look beautiful, you need to walk gracefully. It’s very challenging to carry a voluminous, long skirt dress and walk smartly.

As often said, try to “walk as if you’re kicking the skirt of the dress” while being mindful!

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Another crucial point is to keep your gaze forward and your eyes raised while walking!

If you focus on your feet and dress hem, you will lower your gaze and posture, which can hinder the flow of the dress while walking.

Therefore, it’s a rule to keep your gaze up when walking down the virgin road! It’s easy to bow your head due to overwhelming emotions, but be conscious of this so you don’t regret it when looking back at the photos later!

(If you’re not looking forward, your expressions won’t be captured in the photos...!)

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〔At the Altar〕“I Do” Cutely♡

After transitioning from father to groom, the couple will walk together to the altar to make the marriage vows.

When answering the question, “Will you love and cherish each other in health and in sickness, in wealth and in poverty, until death do you part?” with a “Yes, I do,” take note!

Make sure you don’t speak too quickly. Speak clearly so everyone can hear.

If your voice becomes too low to be heard, it may cause guests to worry, thinking, “Wait?! Didn’t they vow?!”

However, if you declare “Yes, I do!” at a volume that echoes throughout the chapel, it may diminish your grace and bride-like charm.

It feels cute to respond slowly and at a volume about one tone lower than the groom's voice. ♡

〔〔At the Altar〕〕Use Both Hands for the Ring Exchange!

There are many things to be careful about during the ring exchange moment!

First, the groom will place the wedding ring on the bride. While doing this, be mindful of your right hand, which is facing the guests! Don’t let your attention waver.

Instead of letting your right hand dangle down, keep it gracefully positioned alongside your waist or placed gently on your left hand. ＊

Conversely, when it’s time for the bride to hand the ring to the groom, make sure to use both hands!

Hold the ring with one hand while guiding the other hand towards the groom’s hand. ♡ Using both hands conveys that you are handling something precious with love. ♩

〔At the Altar〕Maintain Your Posture During the Veil Up＊

After the ring exchange is the veil up. This act, which connects the lives of the bride and groom by removing the barrier (veil) they have walked through, has a very sacred meaning.

Just like during the veil down with your mother, be mindful of your posture! Even if your legs shake, hold your position! ♡

Ensure that your face is visible to the guests by having the veil held back from your face.

〔At the Altar〕Show the Bride's Face During the Vow Kiss＊

The vow kiss can be a kiss on the lips or on the cheek, either is fine, but what's essential is to show the bride's face to the guests!

The moment of the vow kiss is a shutter chance for both the photographer and the guests. To ensure the bride's face isn’t hidden, the groom should lean in from the bride's right side (from the altar side). ♩

〔Exit Scene〕Keep Looking Forward Until the End!

Once all the rituals are completed, it's time to walk down the long virgin road again!

This moment marks the joy of being recognized as a married couple and exiting the chapel. Maintaining an upward gaze is crucial during this time!

Instead of worrying about the long dress hem or feeling shy and looking down, look ahead and acknowledge the many guests who are blessing you, greeting them with nods and smiles as you walk!

Every bride can naturally create the happiest smile at this moment. ♡

Key Points of the Ceremony! Be Mindful of Your Actions to Avoid Regrets on Your Wedding Day♡

The ceremony, where you vow your eternal love as a couple, is a moment you’ll want to remember for a lifetime.

Although it lasts only about 20 to 30 minutes, it's a moment you're likely to revisit through photographs, so you want to ensure that both you and your dress look beautiful throughout.

Since you will be doing actions and postures you don’t normally perform, pay great attention to your stance and movements!

Even if you practice ahead of time, once it’s showtime, the tension and emotions may leave you feeling unprepared.

But to present yourselves beautifully, remember the key points and take your time embracing and vowing eternal love!♡