We wonder why some brides cry at their wedding. That is just one day filled with so many emotions. The bride would be leaving the familiar to step into the unfamiliar with her man. However, it turns into tears of joy when she is rest assured that she made the right choice of a life partner. It is not a good sign for the bride to be paranoid especially expecting things to go wrong on her big day. The wedding day is filled with many joyous moments, if you are an emotional bride, chances are you would shed a tear or two. Let go through the scenarios of this possibility:
1. Getting ready
There are several moments during the getting ready process that could cause teary eyes. If you’re prepping for the big day with wedding party members and close family members, just seeing them might make you realize the magnitude of this event—all of your favorite people in one place!—and cause you to shed some tears. Many couples exchange love notes or gifts on the morning of their weddings, and opening these can cause the crying at your wedding to begin. And of course, seeing yourself in your wedding attire all made up (and your loved ones’ reactions to seeing you!) may be the thing that causes you to start weeping.
2. The First look
Some couples choose to have a first look before their wedding ceremony because they know it will be a cry marathon—and they want to share it privately. If you and your partner are emotional, you might choose to have your first look to get the crying out of the way—at least during the early part of your wedding day.
3. The processional
There is a lot going on during the processional—the music, the people, the décor and more. The bride may end up feeling more overwhelmed than emotional. She should keep the focus on her partner, waiting at the altar. You will realize that your father would hand you over as you walk towards your future, and that in itself can cause the tears to flow.
4. The vows
This is one major highlight of the wedding. If the bride and her groom wrote their vows, it can stir up many emotions. A vow is a promise, and this exchange is all about promising to love and support your partner through good times and bad—so it’s bound to get pretty weepy when you are reading your vows or listening to your partner’s. If you’re worried about tripping over your words in between sobs, remember that it’s okay to get emotional—it means that your words are honest and heartfelt. Be sure to have a hard copy of your vows on hand—there’s nothing worse than forgetting the words and crying at the same time.
5. The first dance
First dances can go one of two ways—fun or sappy. If you’re the latter, pick an upbeat song with a faster pace. For the latter, a slow, super-romantic song with meaningful lyrics may get the tears flowing. If you’d prefer not to cry during this moment, we recommend taking dance lessons before your big day. That way, you’ll focus more on your moves than weeping.
6. The toasts
Wedding toasts tend to be either funny or emotional, sometimes a mix of both. You probably already know which of your speech-givers are most likely to infuse humour into their toasts and which ones will be on the solemn side. It can be overwhelming to listen to those you love most talk about your relationship, so be sure to have some tissues (or hankerchief) ready before the toasts begin.