Most of the time, we’re interested in everything up to the big day – we know this happens to our couples too. Sometimes we even forget that married life is part of the wedding! This post may not be the same for everyone (we all take on a new milestone differently), but here are a few emotions you may go through after your wedding day…
Feeling Lonely
This one sounds ridiculous, but it’s actually very true. You might feel a little bit alone after the big day. How come? Well think about it – your big day is filled with friends and family. This tidal wave of love hits you (which can be very emotional) and then, suddenly, it’s just the two of you. Not to say that your nearest and dearest disappear after the day or anything but like any milestone, you will be different after the day (even if you don’t notice it yourself). Make time with friends and schedule regular catch-ups – you will have a lot more free time to now that you’re not planning a wedding!
Relief
There is a sense of release that comes from delete those wedding Pinterest boards! You don’t need to constantly think about fitting into your dress or keeping your hair and look a certain style to fit the day. You also don’t have to worry about keeping tabs on suppliers or RSVPS. Basically, you can shed yourself of anything wedding related, which brings us to…
Regret
This is a big one. ‘I wish we had a different band/main course/wedding cake/car/photographer/first song…. The list may go on forever! There is really no point in lamenting over something you definitely can not to differently now. There is no such thing as the ‘perfect’ day, only the perfect time and place. Plus, you have married someone you love, that has to be the ultimate prize!
Exhaustion
Sometimes, when you stop working so hard and look around you, you actually realise how tired you really and truly are! Your body and mind does need time to process your big day and that is a good reason not to honeymoon straight afterwards. However, a mini-moon at a spa is an amazing idea!
Excited
Finally, you will feel excited. It’s a strange transitional time from ‘single’ to ‘married’ status but like most things, it doesn’t feel like an overnight change. It takes time to get used to but there is a sense of pride in seeing ‘Mrs.’for the first time next to your name (if you decide to take their name of course!). Even so, there knowing the one you love the most is your forever has to be the best realisation of all (sorry, we know how corny that sounds!).
Image via Unsplash
