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Did you enjoy your wedding day

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Popsicle72 · 23/09/2022 22:31

Was chatting to friend today and we got chatting about wedding. She admitted she didn’t enjoy her day due to in law stress etc and I said I really didn’t enjoy being the centre of attention and felt I was just going through the motions if that makes sense. In hindsight I wish we had had a tiny wedding instead of 100 guests. Do many of you have regrets about your day and wish you had done it differently?

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JellyJaba · 23/09/2022 22:35

Not married but always said if I did I'd want a small wedding with DCs, parents and in laws and you're post has confirmed it for me

Watchthesunrise · 23/09/2022 22:36

I adored it. It was everything that I'd planned and hoped for.

VladsPants · 23/09/2022 22:37

Loved every second. Best day of my life.

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KatherineofGaunt · 23/09/2022 22:38

Yes, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Best day of my life and I'd do it all again in a heartbeat. I loved it.

LydiaBennetsUglyBonnet · 23/09/2022 22:40

No it was long and boring and my gob hurt from the inane grinning. I much prefer being a guest.

Enidcat5 · 23/09/2022 22:41

I don't think so

LadyAethelfled · 23/09/2022 22:42

I agree. I loved parts of it. The photos are great, my husband looked so happy the whole time. Great weather. The day went smoothly. However, it's marred by the fact some people I wanted there didn't come which I'll forever be sad/angry about. Also, I hated the stress and being centre of attention despite having a relatively small wedding! I also couldn't enjoy the food and drink because I was too busy/nervous.
I don't regret it but not sure if I would say it was the best day of my life....

Dinoswearunderpants · 23/09/2022 22:42

We gor married exactly the way we wanted. On a beach, just the two of us.

People were upset they wasn't there but it was about us and our marriage.

TheTeddyBears · 23/09/2022 22:42

It was great we got married abroad in the sun. 15 including us so only the people that were very important to us. Great day. I'd have hated a traditional wedding at home.

Ship · 23/09/2022 22:44

We eloped abroad and it was the best decision ever. Just us and our kids. We had a party when we came back. For us it was ideal

annonymousse · 23/09/2022 22:44

We eloped to Gretna green. Just the two of us. It was perfect. I wouldn't change a thing

Fatballs · 23/09/2022 22:48

Best day of my life so far. A massive party. A hundred and fifty guests invited, plus more that weren’t, so yes.

MaryBeardsShoes · 23/09/2022 22:48

We had a fantastic day. We are both introverts who don't need to be centre of attention but we had 100+ guests and everyone enjoyed themselves. People were so happy and it was just so lovely. I wish I could do it again.

YungDumbThrills · 23/09/2022 22:50

I loved every second. Just a shame about the prat I married.

mondaytosunday · 23/09/2022 22:50

It was great but there were certainly lots of moments of stress, particularly right before:
The venue forgot to put a mirror in the room I was getting dressed in.
The venue lost the plan marking out where all the vegetarians were sitting, so were just going around asking each table (this was a very expensive wedding and it looked pathetic) and some non vegetarians took the plates so meat was served to vegetarians (who were too polite to say anything).
Four people couldn't come last minute so I had to shuffle around the seating plan - it has been printed up so I had to go to the guests to tell them (my moh and best man didn't know anyone to be able to do this).
The band blew the fuse!
The venue didn't light some of the candies leaving the bar in darkness.
My family forgot to take the top tier of the wedding cake home.
The fact I can remember these relatively minor mishaps means it still bothers me a lot, 20 years later.

mrsfollowill · 23/09/2022 22:51

I loved our wedding day! Always said it was the best day of my life until the day I gave birth to DS- then that became the best day with the wedding a close 2nd!
Did it just how we wanted though- probably about 50 guests for the day do then another another 50 in the evening. Was a long time ago though. DH does not like champagne - I helped him and drank all we were given. To be fair it is our anniversary this weekend and I'm feeling a bit nostalgic Grin

mynameiscalypso · 23/09/2022 22:52

I wouldn't say it was the best day of my life but it was a good party. It was like the ideal night out - free flowing booze, cake available whenever you wanted it, my choice of music, only people I liked and knew there.

GiantTortoise · 23/09/2022 22:53

I absolutely loved it. We had a big wedding (136 guests) and I couldn't stop smiling 😀

Qwerkie · 23/09/2022 22:54

It was perfect. I felt absolutely beautiful which rarely ever happens. My husband is amazing and my closest friends and family were there. I’d do it again and again

Kite22 · 23/09/2022 22:55

I loved it.
Just seemed to go too quickly, but was a wonderful day.

scrivette · 23/09/2022 22:57

I loved it, my dress was fabulous and I was in awe of how many people were there to celebrate with us. I had such a good time and it's probably the only time I couldn't eat much of my meal because I was so excited/happy! (I like being the centre of attention though!)

bakewellbride · 23/09/2022 22:57

I loved it so much. Absolutely perfect weather and everyone was so happy.

Lawazzalawoo · 23/09/2022 23:00

I enjoyed it.

Was it the best day of my life? Hell no
Was it worth the small fortune we spent on it? Hell no
Would I do it all on the cheap now and not invite half as many people? Yes!

UpToMyElbowsInDiapers · 23/09/2022 23:02

In-law drama here too. DH and I saw the wedding as an important rite of passage, something to survive together, not to enjoy. We set our expectations low, and so we weren’t disappointed. As we drove away from the venue, we high-fived. DONE! 😂

garlicandsapphires · 23/09/2022 23:02

I’m not particularly looking forward to my wedding day, and feel a bit bad about it - so it’s good to know that I’m not the only one.

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