A Bride's Guide to Expressing Gratitude to Her Parents: How to Present a Letter Without the Embarrassment of Reading It in Front of Guests

It's Embarrassing to Read a Letter in Front of Guests...!

When it comes to the climax of a wedding, the most emotional scene is undoubtedly the "bride's letter"＊

A letter addressed to parents who raised you with so much love brings tears to all the guests. It’s an opportunity to express gratitude to parents that is often hard to convey...

However, there may be brides who feel, "It's embarrassing to read a letter in front of guests!"＊

You might get so emotional that you cry, or you might get stuck on your words. Some brides might even want to end the reception on a high note!

But at the same time, it feels a little lonely to do nothing for your beloved parents...

Therefore, it's recommended to give a letter without reading it aloud♩

When Should You Hand Over a Letter to Your Parents?

If you want to give your parents a letter but don’t want to read it in front of guests, when is the best time to hand it over?

This time, we’ll introduce some moments to give the letter to your parents＊ If you plan to give it on the wedding day, make sure to communicate with your planner so you don’t forget♡

Timing to Hand Over the Letter to Parents① The Day Before the Wedding

The first method we’d like to introduce is giving the letter to your parents the day before the wedding＊

Giving the letter the day before allows your parents to feel even more sentimental about it.

Also, since there’s more time on the day before the wedding compared to the wedding day, it’s nice that it won’t be rushed◎

Handing over the letter and spending quality family time while looking at old albums is also a big charm of this option♩

Timing to Hand Over the Letter to Parents② Before the Wedding Ceremony Begins

There’s also an opportunity to give the letter to your parents before the wedding ceremony starts! Recently, it has become more common for brides to show their wedding dress to their parents first through a "first meet," so handing over the letter during this moment is also recommended◎

After showing them your wedding dress and then giving the letter, your parents will surely watch the ceremony with warm feelings, albeit a little bittersweet＊

Plus, since it will be only family, reading the letter to them can be a lovely moment too♡

➡〔Emotional Moment〕Want to Show My Beautiful Self First＊ It’s So Wonderful to Have a First Meet with Parents♡

Timing to Hand Over the Letter to Parents③ Placing It on Their Seats

Another recommended method is to place the letter at your parents' seats＊ Normally, the bride's letter is directed towards parents, but if you’re placing it on their seats, it might be nice to write separate letters for each◎

If there’s a letter from the bride waiting on their seats the moment they sit down, it could ease the tension of the reception a bit, right?♡

Timing to Hand Over the Letter to Parents④ During the Presentation of Gifts or Bouquets

A recommended timing is during the end of the reception when presenting gifts or bouquets to your parents＊

Even if you don’t read the letter aloud, if you subtly hand it over while presenting the gift, they will surely read it leisurely afterward◎

They can read it right after the wedding ceremony is over, so they might reflect on the ceremony while reading it with a sigh of relief♩

Timing to Hand Over the Letter to Parents⑤ After the Wedding Ceremony

If there’s no after-party or if there’s enough time before the after-party, it’s also nice to create a moment to hand over the letter after the wedding ceremony＊

You can give the letter while the emotions are still fresh, and it might be a good idea to read it right then and there♩

You Don't Have to Read the Letter in Front of Everyone! Hand Over a Letter to Your Parents＊

We've introduced five timing options for brides who don't want to read a letter at the reception to hand one over to their parents♩

Even for brides who feel, "It's embarrassing to read a letter in front of everyone...," please do give a letter to your parents＊ They will surely be delighted just to receive it, even if you don't read it aloud♡