A woman on Reddit is experiencing major regret about a decision she made before her wedding and is seeking advice.
User ReceptionMore8424 posted on the r/wedding subthread, expressing feelings of guilt and “heartbreak.”
She said many of her regrets had to do with how she looked on her big day — she talked about wearing the wrong dress, not getting her makeup done professionally, not using a spray tan, etc.
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The user also said the dress was too big, long and wrinkled, calling it a “$5,000 garbage bag.”
She wrote, “I felt overwhelmed and didn’t feel like a bride. I felt like I was just playing dress up.”
One Reddit user (not pictured) said she felt heartbroken after her wedding, in part because her dress didn’t fit. (iStock)
ReceptionMore8424 also said she regrets not losing weight before her wedding, getting a facial and other beauty care treatments before her special day.
She said her choice of wedding venue was also a big regret, as it was “too posh and flashy” and she now regrets not choosing a different location with a more relaxed “party/barn vibe.”
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“I felt incredibly out of place and had imposter syndrome all day,” she wrote.
The woman, who is now married, said she also disliked the wedding photos, which sparked anger over spending $90,000 on her wedding.
The bride (not pictured) said she hates looking at her wedding photos because they bring back bad memories of the day. (iStock)
She continued: “To me it all seems so pointless, all the money wasted, and it makes me sick.”
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Although she was excited to marry her “best friend in the world,” she wrote, the blues about the wedding overwhelmed her.
The user turned to the Reddit community for help, saying they “don’t know what to do.” [and] Apparently that’s not possible.”
“I’ve had anxiety and a lump in my throat about this for months,” she said.
The wedding expert urged brides not to put too much pressure on themselves on their wedding day. It’s normal to feel a little disappointed afterwards, but it shouldn’t consume you, she said. (iStock)
Allison Kalman, a wedding expert who works at Zola, a New York City-based planning company that helps engaged couples plan their weddings, told Fox News Digital that it’s common to have regrets after a big day like a wedding.
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“We can put so much pressure on our wedding day to be perfect that we lose sight of what’s really important – marrying the person you love in front of the people you love most,” Kalman said.
“Reflect on moments that brought you joy and cherish those memories.”
“After investing so much time, attention and budget into your celebrations, it’s natural to feel disappointed when things don’t go as planned,” she added.
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Kalman noted that many couples often have regrets after the “big day,” and not having the right videographer or “day of” coordinator are two of the biggest reasons for this.
As brides share their frustrations about things they feel didn’t go as planned on their special day, wedding experts say it’s normal to feel a little disappointed – and offer advice on how to move forward. (iStock)
Kalman also said social media can exacerbate wedding-day guilt, as newlyweds often compare their wedding to others’.
“To get through the wedding blues, consider focusing on the positive aspects of your special day,” she says. “Reflect on the moments that brought you joy and cherish those memories.”
“It’s also important to acknowledge and accept your emotions. Don’t suppress them, but acknowledge your emotions and, if necessary, seek support from a therapist or counselor to help you process these emotions constructively,” Kalman said.
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She suggested creating a scrapbook of wedding highlights or writing a letter to your future self to celebrate “the happiness of marrying your best friend.”
Fox News Digital has reached out to ReceptionMore8424 for further comment.
