1.) Spending too much money on the wedding
2.) Not losing more weight
3.) Not hiring a wedding coordinator
4.) Not enjoying the day of the wedding
5.) Not greeting all the guests
6.) Inviting or not inviting certain people
7.) Hiring wrong vendors
8.) Letting others decide important decisions for you
9.) Not spending more to hire a great photographer
10.) Letting someone ruin my day!
Reasons for Number 1:
"Honestly, it was a nice wedding and all...but I wish I didn't spend as much as I did because I could have used that money toward a down payment on a house."
Don't forget ladies, there is a life to look forward to after your wedding day. Don't get to hung up on having to spend so much to have a beautiful and memorable day!
Reasons for Number 2:
"Pictures last forever. And looking back at my photos, I wish I had lost just a little bit more weight."
Reasons for Number 3:
Either the bride or her parents will find themselves stressed out making sure everything is in order! *If you're already spending thousands of dollars on your wedding, why not invest just a little more to make sure everything runs smoothly? You, your newly wed husband and parents will be at ease knowing someone else will be taking care of all the little background details.
Reasons for Number 4:
"My wedding went by so fast! I couldn't believe how fast time went. I wish I took a moment to slow down and enjoy every second of that day."
Reasons for Number 5:
"It's not everyday that I get to see my relatives who live out of state. I wish I had made time to visit each table and say hi. It meant so much to me that they flew out to my wedding. I can't believe I didn't get to show them my appreciation by greeting them individually."
Reasons for Number 6:
A lot of the time, parents help in paying for the wedding, so the engaged couple will feel pressured to invite or not invite certain people. If you really want someone or a group of people at your wedding, then make sure you have them there. Likewise, if you really don't want someone like a family member at your wedding, then explain why you don't want them at your wedding. If you have really good reasons for not wanting someone at your wedding, your parents and fiance should heed your thoughts.
Reasons for Number 7:
"Vendors can sometimes be what's most memorable at a wedding. For example, I attended a wedding and till this day, what I remember the most is the frozen wedding cake!"
To avoid this, be sure to include details in your wedding contract of how things should be delivered and served. Also, do more research and be sure to ask your vendors for past references.
Reasons for Number 8:
"This sounds silly, but I was pressured into doing my hair the way my friends and mother wanted to. Looking back at my pictures, I wish I would have done what I wanted."
There are plenty of other things that brides will do to please their family and friends. Always default to your own intuitions and judgments!
Reasons for Number 9:
"I thought my friend who takes pictures would be able to do a decent job, and I was glad I was saving money. But, I wish I had spent just a little more to hire a real professional."
Ladies, be careful who you chose as a photographer. One of the worst things that could happen is that your photographer doesn't capture all your family members or take awkward shots! Do your research.
Reasons for Number 10:
Unless you have a perfect family and have perfect relationships with everyone, you'll probably not like someone who will be at your wedding or you might be bound to bump heads with someone (like your mom) on the day of your wedding. Relax, and refocus! Honestly, you won't be able to get your wedding day back. So, disregard who or whatever drama comes up. Enjoy this special day because it belongs to you and your fiance!
At the end of everything, what's most important to you? Do you also want to buy a home after your wedding day? If you're on a budget and want to have a home and a grand wedding, just put things into perspective.
*The wedding day is just one day! How much you spend on it doesn't determine the longevity of it! (just look at Hollywood!)
