"Dear Brides-to-Be: Seven Regrets After the Wedding Ceremony"

2017.04.30 published

Is there truly no wedding without regrets?

On the long-awaited wedding day, many brides say, "It was the happiest day of my life!" ♡

Yet, no matter how happy the day is, there are actually very few brides who claim to have no regrets at all. Most people seem to harbor some regrets about what they could have done differently.

To avoid feeling the same way, we will share some "wedding regrets" stories from recent brides.＊＊

Regret #1 from senior brides

This bride regrets forgetting something for the pre-wedding photo shoot. She meant to use a Mickey and Minnie wedding headband but forgot to bring it.

Both the pre-wedding shoot and the wedding day can be quite busy, making it easy to forget something. It's a good idea to prepare a checklist to avoid such oversights.＊

Regret #2 from senior brides

Another regret was about wanting to redo the first bite. Opting not to take much time, she chose to do a simultaneous first bite instead of feeding each other one by one, but it ended up finishing in an instant, which felt unsatisfying.

The only photos she has are not great either, leaving her feeling regretful.

Be careful when deciding on entertainment for the wedding reception.

Regret #3 from senior brides

This bride regrets her posture during the reception.

She ended up slouching during the entertainment because she let her guard down.

Brides need to keep in mind that they are always being photographed and must consistently maintain good posture…!

Regret #4 from senior brides

One bride regretted that her favorite wedding veil got a noticeable hole in it!

After a small hole developed in her veil from storing it at home, she thought, "It's so small, it shouldn't stand out," but on the wedding day, the hole was clearly visible in the end roll footage.

She regrets not taking better care of it or buying a new one.

Many items used in weddings, including dresses and accessories, are delicate, so handle them with the utmost care…!

Regret #5 from senior brides

There were also regrets regarding floral decorations. A bride sent a photo of her cake stand to a florist and requested floral decorations for the cake.

The florist prepared large flowers, thinking they could be placed under the cake stand, but ultimately, that space couldn't be used, leading the flowers to be placed beside the cake instead.

As a result, the flowers did not appear in close-up photos of the wedding cake, which was very disappointing.

It’s advisable to have thorough discussions about floral arrangements involving the venue's equipment…!

Regret #6 from senior brides

One bride expressed regret regarding the guest table decorations.

She had DIYed the drink menu but was shocked when she entered and saw, "The drink menu is facing the wrong way!"

She had printed a stylish English phrase on the back of the card-type drink menu, and the staff had mistakenly displayed that side facing out.

Many guests didn't realize it was the drink menu, so she regretted not giving clearer instructions for decorations.

When bringing items to the guest tables, it might be wise to specify how they should be displayed…!

Regret #7 from senior brides

There were also issues related to burns. One bride burned herself with oil while making tempura just ten days before the wedding, which left a burn mark near where her necklace was.

Though she could somewhat conceal it with foundation, any injury should be taken seriously just before the wedding.＊

Regret #8 from senior brides

We also received a story from Shion, who read this article!

Shion contracted mumps six days before her wedding, causing her face to swell, and she panicked, thinking, "Why now? How can I show up to the ceremony looking like this!?"

In the end, on the wedding day, she managed to hide it with medication and makeup, and fortunately, due to some form of bride power!? the swelling started to rapidly decrease from the reception onward, and she ended up looking almost like her usual self.＊

Even if you may not realize it, your body must be exhausted from preparations, work, and household chores. Take precautions against colds by wearing masks and practicing handwashing, and let’s ensure a happy day! ♡

Regrets come with weddings, but…

We shared some wedding regret stories from senior brides.

The desire to have a perfectly happy wedding is universal. However, unexpected troubles and mistakes are part of the experience.

Thank the brides who shared their regret stories and take a moment to reflect on your own plans to see if you're on the right track.＊

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