A woman on Reddit is searching for guidance after feeling significant regret about choices made before her wedding day.
The user, ReceptionMore8424, shared her feelings of guilt and heartbreak in the “r/wedding” subreddit.
She mentioned that many of her regrets revolve around her appearance on the big day. She wore a dress that didn’t fit well, forwent professional makeup, and missed out on a spray tan.
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The user also expressed dissatisfaction with her dress, describing it as overly large, long, and wrinkled — likening it to “a $5,000 trash bag.”
She wrote, “It overwhelmed me, and I didn’t feel like a bride. I felt like I was playing dress-up.”
The Reddit user (not depicted) expressed her heartbreak after the wedding, primarily due to her poorly fitted dress. (iStock)
ReceptionMore8424 also lamented not losing weight prior to the wedding, skipping a facial, and foregoing other beauty treatments leading up to the day.
She highlighted her venue choice as another significant regret, stating it was “elegant and extravagant,” and now wishes she had opted for a more relaxed “party/barn vibe.”
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“I felt completely out of place and had a sense of impostor syndrome throughout the day,” she noted.
The newlywed mentioned she also despises her wedding photos, as they trigger memories of the $90,000 she invested in the wedding.
The bride (not shown) stated she dislikes her wedding photos because they evoke unfavorable memories of the day. (iStock)
She went on to say, “It pains me because, to me, the entire experience felt like a waste, making it feel like money thrown away.”
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Even though she was excited to marry her “best friend in the world,” the post-wedding blues affected her, she noted.
The user reached out to the Reddit community for assistance, saying, “I have no idea how to move forward [and] I can’t seem to.”
She expressed, “I’ve been feeling a pit in my stomach and a lump in my throat about this for months.”
A wedding expert advised brides to avoid putting excessive pressure on themselves concerning their wedding day. While some disappointment afterward is normal, it shouldn’t overshadow the joy. (iStock)
Allison Cullman, a wedding expert working with Zola, a New York City-based planning service for engaged couples, mentioned to Fox News Digital that experiencing regrets after a significant event like a wedding is a common occurrence.
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“We often put immense pressure on our wedding day to be flawless, which may cause us to overlook what truly matters — marrying your partner in front of your beloved ones,” Cullman explained.
“Reflect on the moments that filled you with joy and cherish those memories.”
“With the significant investment of time, energy, and finances into the celebration, it’s understandable to feel let down when things stray from the plan,” she added.
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Cullman noted that many couples typically face regrets post-wedding, commonly due to issues like not having the right videographer or lacking a “day of” coordinator.
A bride is expressing her frustrations regarding perceived flaws in her special day. A wedding expert emphasized that feeling some disappointment is normal and shared methods for moving forward. (iStock)
Cullman also pointed out that social media can add to wedding day guilt as newlyweds tend to compare their events to those of others.
“To overcome the wedding blues, consider concentrating on the positive elements of your special day,” she advised. “Reflect on the moments that filled you with joy and treasure those memories.”
Cullman suggested, “It’s vital to recognize and accept your emotions. Instead of suppressing them, acknowledge your feelings, and if necessary, seek support from a therapist or counselor to help process these emotions positively.”
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She recommended creating a scrapbook featuring highlights from the wedding or penning a letter to your future self to commemorate “the joy of marrying your best friend.”
Fox News Digital reached out to ReceptionMore8424 for additional comments.
