What Should I Tell My Beloved Parents? A Collection of Ideas for Writing a Touching "Bride's Letter"
2019.11.05 published
What should I write in the bride's letter…!
One of the most moving scenes at a wedding is the moment when the bride reads a letter addressed to her parents.
It's a rare opportunity to express gratitude to the beloved parents, isn't it*
However, when it comes time to write the bride's letter, it can be difficult to know what to write.
While there are many feelings to convey to the parents, many brides find themselves at a loss for words when they pick up a pen…!
So this time, I would like to introduce "topics to use in the bride's letter" ♩
Please read along while recalling your feelings and episodes at that time♡
① Childhood memories (from birth to around middle school)
☑ How you felt about your parents (kind, scary, natural)
☑ Favorite dishes (I loved the omelet rice my mom made)
☑ Childhood memories (she would read to me before bed)
☑ Memories from preschool/kindergarten (I was always happy when they picked me up)
☑ Memories from the elementary school entrance ceremony (I cried a lot because I didn't want to go to school)
☑ Weekend memories (my dad took me out to play every week)
☑ Memories from sports day (I was proud of my fast dad)
☑ Memories from parent observation day (my mom cried a lot when I wrote her a letter)
☑ Memories from club activities (they woke me up early every day and made me breakfast)
② Recent memories (from middle school to adulthood)
☑ When deciding on high school and university (they supported me in the schools I wanted to attend)
☑ About cram schools (they would pick me up late on days I had classes)
☑ Happiest moments (they always had dinner ready for me when I got home)
☑ Times I worried them (I came home late because I was always playing with friends)
☑ Memorable experiences (family trips we took as I grew older)
☑ Times during my rebellious phase (I always talked back)
☑ About job hunting (they helped broaden my perspective when I was struggling)
☑ About work (they gave me advice when things weren't going well)
③ Stories related to marriage
☑ When I introduced my partner (my dad was initially indifferent)
☑ When we decided to get married (words my dad said)
☑ About wedding preparations (my mom handmade the items)
④ Stories about my parents
☑ Areas I want to emulate (they always hold hands when going out)
☑ Things I respect (my mom never speaks ill of my dad, my dad says thank you to my mom every day)
☑ Things I hope they will be careful about (dad, please be careful not to eat too many sweets)
☑ Talking about the future (please stay close and enjoy your retirement travel)
Gather a wealth of topics to create a heartfelt bride's letter ♩
I have shared topics for the bride's letter* Whether it's memories from childhood, school days, or when you reported your marriage…
It's likely that various memories resurfaced, and some brides may have found themselves teary-eyed.
When writing the bride's letter, let's weave in various episodes to express gratitude in a meaningful letter*
Surely, your parents will also have many memories come back to them, making it an emotional letter.
➡ For more articles on how to write and read the bride's letter, please click here*