Real Opinions Found on the Forum! What Did the Bride Dislike on Her Wedding Day?

2017.10.24 published

What do brides tend to be dissatisfied with on their wedding day?

A wedding filled with happiness, surrounded by beloved guests and enjoying every moment＊

However... It's common for even the most wonderful day to not be 100% satisfying, leaving some dissatisfaction lingering.

Weddings are emotional because they are created by many people's efforts, but mistakes can sometimes happen.

By knowing what brides tend to be dissatisfied with while preparing for the wedding,

you might be able to avoid or pay attention to these things in advance and share them with the venue staff＊

Let's make your wedding even better by referring to the invaluable opinions of past brides!

We have gathered complaints and questions from brides about their wedding day from an anonymous forum with real opinions＊

① The decorations were different from what I requested

It seems common for brides to find that the decorations in the welcome space or the head table didn’t match what they had requested!

Without a perfect instruction manual, you leave it to the staff's sense, but that sense rarely aligns perfectly with the bride's vision, resulting in disappointment.

For brides who want to be particular about the venue's decorations,

it’s a good idea to lay out items at home for a photo or draw a layout diagram that clearly conveys your vision＊

② The hair and makeup didn’t match my expectations

Many brides express dissatisfaction when their hairstyle and makeup don't turn out as they envisioned, often because they didn’t match with the stylist's sense... how frustrating...!

Since you want to appear the most beautiful on this special day, hair and makeup hold significant importance＊

Therefore, even if it costs around 10,000 yen, doing a trial hair and makeup session is highly recommended!

Additionally, it might be helpful to save ideal hair and makeup photos on your smartphone for easy reference on the day, making it easier to request adjustments like, "Please do it this way!"＊

③ The requested photos were forgotten

Many brides create instructions for the photographer saying, “Please take these photos.”

However, it sometimes happens that the shots you requested are forgotten when you receive the data.

So, keeping the instruction sheet concise and focused on essential poses or compositions is a good idea! ◎

④ The kanji of the family's name in the relatives’ waiting room was incorrect

This was reportedly a complete mistake on the venue's part, where the kanji of the family name was wrong in the relatives' waiting room...

We found a past bride's experience where the entire family looked troubled.

Mistakes in names during life events like weddings and funerals are considered a taboo. However, it’s difficult to ensure zero mistakes as humans.

Both the seating chart and place cards should be double-checked by the couple to ensure there are no errors in guests' names to avoid worry!

⑤ The temperature control in the venue was unstable

Occasionally, there are complaints about the reception's temperature control not being stable, making it too cold due to excessive air conditioning.

While male guests are often fine with jackets, many female guests wear sleeveless dresses, making them prone to feeling chilly＊

It may be wise to ask the staff to regularly check and adjust the temperature based on the guests' expressions♩

⑥ The wrong BGM was played

During weddings, a BGM list is created to play music based on the couple's requests, but there have been regrets over playing the wrong music... that’s terrible...!

It's acceptable if it happens during lighter moments, but if lively Western music is mistakenly played during a touching scene, it can ruin the atmosphere.

Be sure to confirm the timing of when each song starts during the final meeting!＊

⑦ The dress train was messy

There are frequent situations where brides look back at the reception photos and find their dress train messy...＊

For instance, it could be flipped up or leaning to one side.

Since brides cannot check their appearance from behind while entering or during table rounds,

Make sure to request the attendant, “Please support me to keep the dress looking beautiful at all times”＊

⑧ The staff's attitude was too indifferent

Finally, the last dissatisfaction shared by brides was the staff's too indifferent attitude towards the guests.

Points like timing in clearing dishes or offering refills on drinks were noted as concerns.

Since it’s tough to speak to every guest, convey to the planner,

“I would like the staff at the reception and those serving food to greet guests with lovely smiles,” and have them share that message♡

Understand past brides' dissatisfactions to prepare for your own wedding!

We introduced what brides felt dissatisfied about on their wedding day based on real opinions from an anonymous forum.

By understanding the complaints and questions of past brides now, you can utilize this knowledge for your own wedding＊

May all brides enjoy a wonderful wedding experience♡