Experienced Voices: Common Regrets in Wedding Reports by Newlyweds - Ceremony Edition

2017.01.25 published

Things I'd Like to Tell Brides About Wedding Regrets

A once-in-a-lifetime wedding. To spend a happy day, all brides put in a lot of hard work and preparation over a long period of time.

The wedding day that finally arrives is the best day filled with smiles and tears. Many brides would say it was the happiest day of their lives ♡

However, even the happiest brides often have at least one regret about their wedding. In varying degrees, everyone carries a point of "I wish I had done more of this..."

This time, we’ll share some common regrets from past brides specifically regarding the ceremony.

Wedding Regrets - Ceremony Edition 1* I wish I had maintained my figure!

The wedding dress that envelops you is adjusted to fit your body, whether it's rented or custom-made.

However, it's not uncommon for brides to find that the size of their dress doesn't fit on the day of the wedding due to dieting right before the wedding or gaining weight from stress.

If you've lost weight since the fitting, the dress may slip down (especially for strapless styles!), and if you've gained weight, unsightly bulges can be a concern, leading to an unfortunate situation either way. It's best to try to maintain your figure as much as possible before the wedding ♡

Wedding Regrets - Ceremony Edition 2* I wish I had practiced walking in my dress!

A common regret related to the ceremony is, "I couldn't walk properly." At weddings, brides wear heavy wedding dresses and high-heeled bridal shoes while walking.

It can be quite challenging to elegantly walk down the long aisle in an outfit you’re not used to wearing... "I should have prepared earlier and practiced walking in the hallway," reflects one bride.

The key is to walk by kicking out the skirt of the wedding dress. It’s recommended to remember the walking technique in advance and practice during the fitting and on the morning of the wedding ♡

➡ I want to walk beautifully down the aisle! A must-read for brides and fathers alike: [Aisle Walking Workshop]

Wedding Regrets - Ceremony Edition 3* I wish I had looked forward while walking in!

The moment the chapel doors open, and it’s finally time to enter, there’s maximum tension. One bride admitted that due to her nervousness, she looked down instead of taking in the magnificent sight that she wished she had imprinted in her memory…! Since it’s a scenery that you can never see again, it's best to remember it well.

Additionally, some brides reported that they kept looking down at their feet while walking down the aisle due to excessive nerves or focus on their footing. An anxious bride-to-be may benefit from mentally simulating the entrance scene beforehand ◎

Wedding Regrets - Ceremony Edition 4* I wish I had looked at my parents properly!

A bride who had her mother lift her veil and walked down the aisle with her father regretted that she couldn’t properly look at her parents' faces or eyes due to nervousness and embarrassment.

Some brides deliberately avoided eye contact so as not to get emotional and cry, but later expressed regret.

The wedding is a truly special ceremony for families as well. Even if tears come to your eyes, it's important to look them in the eye and convey your gratitude ♡

Wedding Regrets - Ceremony Edition 5* I wish I had practiced the bouquet toss!

Many brides perform a bouquet toss as part of the ceremony. Throwing the bouquet over your shoulder may seem easy, but surprisingly, it can be hard to gauge the distance.

There are cases where the bouquet doesn’t reach the guests and falls to the ground due to insufficient distance. It's recommended to practice at home to throw the bouquet in a beautiful arc ♡

Learn from the experiences of others for a regret-free wedding!

We’ve shared the wedding regrets specifically related to the ceremony. Since weddings cannot be redone, we all want to minimize regrets as much as possible ♩ The experiences of past brides are incredibly valuable. To all future brides, be sure to take note of these insights. May all brides have a happy ceremony ♡