"Voices of Experience: What Wedding Guests Wish They Knew - Regrets from the Reception"

Things I Want To Ask Recent Brides: Regrets About the Wedding Reception*

A wedding reception is a chance to enjoy delicious food and wonderful performances with many guests. Many brides spend a lot of time preparing for the reception during their engagement period.

Unlike the wedding ceremony, which has a certain structure, the reception offers a higher degree of freedom in terms of flow and performances, and it also lasts much longer.

Because of this, unexpected troubles or failures can easily occur. While there are things you won't know until the day of, you want to minimize those risks as much as possible beforehand!!

This time, we'll share the "regrets" of recent brides who have gone through their wedding receptions. If you prepare for these now, you'll surely be just fine.*

➡【For the Ceremony Edition】＼Lessons from Experience＊／What Recent Brides Regret About Their Wedding: Ceremony Edition

Regrets About the Wedding: Reception Edition 1 * I Wish I Had Checked the Size of the Welcome Space!

The welcome space is the first place guests notice when they arrive at the wedding reception. You'll want to prepare and decorate with your favorite items like a welcome board and welcome dolls.

However, when it came time for setup, many brides found that "the welcome table was bigger than they expected." Some even said that their prepared items looked sparse when arranged.

It's important to not only visually check the welcome space but also to take photos and measure its length to accurately grasp its size.

Regrets About the Wedding: Reception Edition 2 * I Wish I Had Created an Instruction Sheet for the Decor Items!

Brides cannot handle the decoration of the ceremony venue themselves. The staff will display the items you bring.

Often, brides find that the initials statue they wanted on the head table ended up in the welcome space instead.

On the day of the event, the staff is very busy. Instead of just asking verbally, make an effort to write out an instruction sheet and hand it over or send an email to ensure clear communication with the planner.

Regrets About the Wedding: Reception Edition 3 * I Wish I Had Included Classic Shots in the Instruction Sheet!

At the wedding reception, professional photographers will take hundreds of photos. If you think, "They’re professionals, they should take the photos I want without me asking!" it might be a mistake…!?

Many brides regret thinking, "I thought they would take classic shots without me needing to specify them." It's reassuring to ensure they know the specific scenes or items you definitely want even if they’re classic shots.

Regrets About the Wedding: Reception Edition 4 * I Wish I Had Taken Family Photos!

With many guests gathered at the reception, the main couple often gets pulled in every direction! Relatives might not come to the front due to being reserved. Many brides look back at their photos from the day and regret, "I wish I had taken more photos with my family."

"I wanted to take photos with my family at the head table," "I wanted a two-shot with each family member," and other regrets come from recent brides. Since time passes quickly on the wedding day, it's a good idea to tell your planner or photographer in advance that you want certain family photos.

Regrets About the Wedding: Reception Edition 5 * I Wish I Had Properly Bowed!

Receptions feature various performances, such as cake cutting, table rounds, and speeches. One recent bride regretted, "I should have bowed properly together with my partner at the end of each performance." Without bows, the flow of the event felt disjointed.

Since family members and company guests are present, you want to maintain decorum and a smooth flow to avoid disappointing them.

However, on the day, it’s easy to forget due to nervousness. It’s helpful to have the planner remind you of when to bow.

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Regrets About the Wedding: Reception Edition 6 * I Wish I Had Discussed Table Coordination Thoroughly!

One bride had the plan to hide a message card under the plate at the guest tables, hoping to surprise them when the plates were removed! But on the day of, the first plate provided was transparent! Naturally, the card was completely visible...!

The guest table decorations can be arranged stylishly if you communicate your desired colors and atmosphere. However, if you have special place cards or cards you want set up, it's recommended to discuss the table coordination in detail.

Regrets About the Wedding: Reception Edition 7 * I Wish I Had Asked for Hair Touch-ups!

Brides put a lot of thought into their wedding hairstyles long in advance, selecting their favorite designs. However, many recent brides find that their hairstyle from the back was messy after looking at photos later.

While it’s challenging to step away for a touch-up, securing it with pins or asking for small adjustments can make a huge difference. If you feel during the hair and makeup trial that it might not hold up well over time, ask your stylist to check your hair throughout the reception to ensure it stays neat.

Regrets About the Wedding: Reception Edition 8 * I Wish I Had Taken a Photo with the Planner!

The planner who supported you through the wedding preparations is akin to a comrade. However, both of you will be busy on the wedding day, and there often isn't much time for conversation. As a result, many brides regret, "I wish I could have thanked them directly" or "I wish I had taken a photo with my planner."

It’s lovely to express your gratitude in person after the wedding, but if you want to capture a three-shot with the planner on the day, be sure to ask the photographer in advance.

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Learn from Experience and Have a Regret-Free Wedding!

This was the "Regrets About the Wedding: Reception Edition." The regrets shared by recent brides often highlight points that one might not consider during wedding preparations.

Since weddings cannot be redone, it's essential to minimize regrets as much as possible. By taking heed of what recent brides have shared about their regrets, let’s aim for a reception without troubles or failures!