The Morning Goes By Faster Than You Can Imagine
You think you have hours, but suddenly it’s time to step into the dress and you’ll wonder where all that time went! Your morning ideas of TikToks and content just never seem to happen.
A moment will hit you where you realise
That it’s actually your wedding day and you’re a grown up!
Eating Becomes Almost Impossible With So Much Going On
Between hair, makeup, and nerves, many brides barely touch food all morning, and you’ll forget you’re even hungry (and you won’t care either).
Everyone Will Ask You Questions You Weren’t Prepared For
Guests, suppliers, and even family constantly want your opinion on small details—things you never even thought about (nor care about).
Your Wedding Dress Feels Heavier Than It Looked In The Shop
Layers, corsets, and trains are beautiful, but carrying them all day is intense! And that great idea of a long veil can quickly become a hindrance.
You Hardly Spend Time With Your Partner During The Day
Between greeting guests and photos, you often only see each other briefly. No matter how much you try, you’ll both have so many people to speak to. (Your photos become your time alone.)
Time Moves At Lightning Speed Once The Day Has Started
The ceremony, meal, and party fly by faster than you can process, and you won’t believe the speed at which the day travels.
Smiling So Much Will Actually Make Your Cheeks Ache
Between photos and guests, your face works harder than it ever has before (especially when you’re stopped for a selfie every 30 seconds)—and it can get annoying too!
Strangers Will Congratulate You Everywhere Throughout The Day
Venue staff, hotel guests, and even passersby will stop to share excitement. You quickly become the star of the show, even if you didn’t want to be.
Your Hairstyle Can Start Feeling Tight And Uncomfortable Later On
Pins, hairspray, and hours of wear eventually make your head feel sore.
Small Things Going Wrong Won’t Actually Matter Very Much At All
On the day itself, the only thing that matters is enjoying yourself. The effort and time you put into all those minor details become the most insignificant thing to you on your day.
Going To The Bathroom Becomes A Real Challenge In Your Dress
You will need assistance or creative strategies to manage the situation. Bridesmaids assemble!
Guests Can Get Far More Emotional Than You Expected Them To
Even people you thought wouldn’t cry may burst into unexpected happy tears. It’s overwhelming, and emotions can get the better of you.
The Ceremony Surprisingly Feels Calm Once You’re Finally Standing There
Nerves quickly vanish, replaced by a peaceful feeling you didn’t anticipate.
Guests Will Constantly Pull You Aside For Attention And Photos
This often leaves you wishing you had more time for dancing—and not to mention the time spent saying goodbye to people! (Introduce an Irish goodbye so guests can just leave when they please!)
Your Beautiful Shoes Become Painful After A Few Hours Of Wear
By the evening, you’ll be desperate to go barefoot or change shoes.
The Dance Floor Comes Alive The Second You Begin Dancing Together
Guests love to follow the newlyweds, and the floor fills quickly! Your dance floor is as busy as you are. (If you see the dance floor empty, jump on and watch how fast it fills!)
Holding Your Bouquet Gets Surprisingly Heavy During Photoshoots And Speeches
A gorgeous bouquet looks light, but your arm quickly starts to ache.
You’ll Miss Many Of The Thoughtful Details You Spent Hours Planning
Even though you don’t notice them and totally forget about them, your guests definitely appreciate everything.
You’ll Crave A Quiet Moment Alone With Your New Partner
Taking five minutes together makes the entire day feel more meaningful.
The Day Ends Much Faster Than You Ever Imagined It Would
The biggest surprise is how quickly it’s over, leaving you wanting more.
Wedding Blues Are Not A Myth
It’s always good to plan a little getaway for a few nights after. There’s nothing more upsetting than returning to reality so fast after the day. Wedding blues are a real thing! You’ve gone from being consumed by wedding planning and excitement to nothing.
You Will Learn Who Your True Friends Are
The sad truth is, no-shows will happen, and it will give you a new outlook on people you thought were great friends who never even showed up to your day. (It hurts!)
You Quickly Learn What Really Matters
When you’re planning a wedding you’re so focused on the minor details, spending 8 hours on Canva designing the perfect name card. But what really matters is why you’re getting married.
The Photos You Had Loads Of Ideas About Quickly Don’t Matter
Time and time again brides send me all these amazing ideas of photos they want, but on the day nothing matters more than enjoying the day (and that’s how it should be!).
