“I would have thought more about my hair accessories for the reception. After I took of my veil, my hair was just in a plain half-updo. And I would have planned a better send off. We just got into my SUV with my mom and dad and drove off to the hotel.”
— Anne, married June 22, 2003
“I would have had a smaller bridal party. I don’t know what I was thinking when I had 12—yes, 12—girls as bridesmaids. Smaller would have been more meaningful. And I would have chosen a color and let them pick their own bridesmaid dresses.”
— Tara, married October 21, 2006
“I feel like brides aren’t as bound by tradition as I was a decade ago. There are so many more options now at more flexible price points. Two things I would definitely re-do: have food trucks cater my wedding and wear Houghton’s white leather moto jacket over my wedding dress.”
— Farrah, married 2005
— Madhu, married 2010
“I adore my wedding and still grin ear-to-ear when looking at the 10-year-old photos. If I could go back and do it again I would only change three things: 1. I loved my dress (and still do) but I have since come to understand and embrace my own style. I wasn’t confident enough 10 years ago to try something that wasn’t popular. Today I would pick a tea-length dress. Something with some tulle in the skirt, some delicate lace and just a hint of sparkle. Stay true to your own style ladies (and gents)! 2. Our officiant was our second choice and I regret that. The officiant has such a special and memorable role. Knowing what I know now, I would rather change my wedding date than compromise on that one. 3. Our DJ! He just wasn’t a “master of ceremonies.” It’s important to have someone with a great energy and presence who can play the crowd andannounce the arrival of the newlywed couple, the first dance, and the cutting of the cake. Our DJ definitely did not have that skill—but he did get every guest on the dance floor.”
— Amber, married 2005
“I wish I had wrangled someone into helping with clean-up the day after. All I wanted to do was luxuriate in our first morning waking up as husband and wife, not run around like maniacs cleaning the chapel, picking up stuff from the reception, and tying up other loose ends.”
— Leah (our Leah!), married 2014
“I wouldn’t wear a strapless dress again. I love my dress and it’s a flattering style—which is probably why the trend is still going strong—but I wish I had pick a more timeless look, like cap sleeves. Also, I would ask my photographer shoot more of the decor that I worked sooooo hard to DIY. There are no pictures of my place cards, center pieces, or favors. WTF?!”
— Seton, married 2009
“We didn’t have a large wedding party, which was OK, but I wish I had planned a gathering with my closest girlfriends for the morning of the wedding. I missed that bonding opportunity. Also, my dress was beautiful but so far from my style. I should have looked for something that felt more like me.”
— Kate, married 2011
“We had about 200 people at our wedding. I might opt for something more intimate if we got married today. Also, my gown was a full A-line, with more crinoline underneath, which was the style at the time. Today I would probably have a less full gown. (Although I felt SO beautiful that night, and I’ll never forget that feeling of never wanting to take off my gown.) Also, I would have asked our photographer to take more pictures of our family members and friends.”
— Jennifer, married 2007
“I would not have had three maids of honor. Longest speech EVER!”
— Alice, married 2006
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