Last-Minute Prep: 5 Surprise Ideas from the Bride to the Groom for the Wedding Day

2018.01.14 published

On the Wedding Day, I Want to Make My Beloved Groom Happy ♡

Are there any brides-to-be who are considering surprising their groom at the wedding?

Surprises are like a magical performance of happiness where the surprised person might be brought to tears out of joy, and the one who planned it feels delighted to bring that joy. Just seeing your beloved's happy face can turn it into a truly happy day, right? ♡

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However, filming from scratch to create an original movie or involving guests in a surprise performance can be quite a high hurdle. You need to start preparing several months in advance to make it in time.

With wedding preparations already keeping you busy, planning a large-scale surprise can feel overwhelming!

So in this article, I will introduce five surprise ideas that:

☑ A bride can secretly prepare alone

☑ Are not conventional and are quite unique

☑ Will definitely surprise him on the wedding day

Here are five ideas for such surprises! ♡

【On the Wedding Day】 Surprise from the Bride to the Groom ① Mirror Message

The first idea I'll introduce is a mirror message. It's a surprise where you stick a lot of post-it notes on the mirror with things you love about him, things you're grateful for, and messages you want to convey. ♡

This bride made a very cute mirror message by arranging heart-shaped post-its into a heart shape. Each note contains something she loves about her groom.

If you want to do a mirror message, make sure to consult with your planner in advance and have the staff place it up during the rehearsals or preparations on the wedding day.

If you don't have a mirror that you can use for the message, it's perfectly fine to stick the notes on the wall instead! ♡

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【On the Wedding Day】 Surprise from the Bride to the Groom ② Open When Letters

Next, I'm introducing a popular surprise idea from overseas. ♡

Open When Letters mean "letters to open at certain times."

☑ When you have an argument

☑ When you are tired from work

☑ On your first anniversary

☑ When you have a child

These are letters written for him to open during specific future moments in life. Some people prepare dozens of letters!

It's wonderful to think that during tough or joyful times in life, he can read messages from his newlywed wife.

Since this idea comes from abroad and isn't widely known in Japan yet, he'll be pleasantly surprised, wondering, "What is this?!"♩

@naaa_wd7

【On the Wedding Day】 Surprise from the Bride to the Groom ③ 52 Reasons I Love You

Next is another surprise idea from overseas. ♩ It's a surprise called〔52 Reasons I Love You〕, where each of the 52 playing cards (including a joker) has something he loves about him written on it.

This concept even appears in the music video for Kana Nishino's song "Anata no Suki na Tokoro" and has recently gained popularity among young women in Japan under the name "Trump Letter" ♡

You can write directly on the cards with a pen, stick notes with messages, or even attach photos—there are various ways to customize it!

For brides who feel a little shy about saying lovey-dovey lines face to face or writing serious love letters, this is a stylish way to express love! ♡

【On the Wedding Day】 Surprise from the Bride to the Groom ④ Surprise Box

For brides-to-be who want to delight their groom with a more hands-on DIY project, I recommend the surprise box idea using art paper.

The box can contain numerous surprises, like photos popping out or little notes hidden inside, creating an exciting experience!

The design is flexible, allowing you to ponder what kind of surprises to create. ♡

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Here’s a video of what happens when the surprise box is opened. It has many engaging features, making it quite enjoyable to behold! ♡

While making a grand piece like this takes a significant amount of time, the materials—art paper, scissors, double-sided tape, etc.—are easily available at a 100 yen shop, allowing you to create something beautiful without spending a lot of money.

➡ Here's how to make a surprise box

【On the Wedding Day】 Surprise from the Bride to the Groom ⑤ Message Plate

The final surprise I'll introduce is to include a message on the dessert plates served during the wedding reception. Make sure to secretly ask your planner for this! ♡

☑ Today is day xx since we met; here's to our future together!

☑ Thank you for making me your wife; let’s be happy together.

☑ I’ll always love you; let’s create a joyful family together.

Think of some heartfelt phrases! You might just see him tear up at the top table...

Let's Make Him Happy with a Stylish Surprise ♡

I have introduced fashionable and unique surprise ideas to make your beloved groom happy on the wedding day.

While some ideas may require the cooperation of the venue staff, they are basically things a bride can secretly prepare on her own. Even those who are in the final stages of wedding preparation can take on these challenges! ♩

Since it’s a once-in-a-lifetime wedding, why not surprise him? It can deepen the love between the two of you! ♡

➡ Check this out too! Create an original picture book with "Shikakete Gami"＊

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