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Carebear.1981
Beginner September 2008

Am I the only person who feels like this?

Carebear.1981, 21 October, 2008 at 22:12

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Anyone else have a really fantastic wedding day, but think that despite the hype it's not necessarily the best day of their lives?? I had a brilliant time, but it was just a day. The service was beautiful, but it didn't really make me feel any different, then we had lots of photos which was a bit...

Anyone else have a really fantastic wedding day, but think that despite the hype it's not necessarily the best day of their lives??

I had a brilliant time, but it was just a day. The service was beautiful, but it didn't really make me feel any different, then we had lots of photos which was a bit annoying by the end and then we had a fantastic meal and dancing with our nearest and dearest. But I can't help but think it's a day that I will be able to top.

For the amount of stress and money compared to the level of enjoyment it didn't compare all too favourably and I can't help but think it was a hell of a lot of effort to go to for a piece of paper, nice ring and some lovely photos, because essentially, that and the memories is what we have left after all that money!!!

I am just getting cynical in my old age?

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  • M
    Beginner September 2007
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    For me, our wedding was not just one day. From the moment we flew up to Scotland the Thursday before the wedding until the day, two and a half weeks later when we flew home from our honeymoon, all comes under the memory of our wedding, and those few weeks have been the best few weeks of my life, so far. But there is always room for more!

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  • NickJ
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    Surely its all about expectations isnt it? a bit like new years eve. society "expects' you to think of your wedding day as the best day of your life and if you build it up as such, then surely it cant match your expectations (generally speaking). for me, it was an amazing day, and went all too fast, and i loved every second of it, but like knownowt, the "best" days of my life have been when i first was able to afford the car i wanted (shallow me ?) and other things like winning certain things, and having positive outcomes from business related activities etc.

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  • Carebear.1981
    Beginner September 2008
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    Absolutely agree about expectations.

    For me I was always so excited about being married, rather than getting married. I had an amazing day, but it was the ceremony that made it for me, and I didn't care about the party, and was so happy when we eventually left at midnight. For me, the day was the beginning for the rest of our lives together and I am still really excited about our future as man and wife and our wedding day is fast becoming a slightly fuzzy memory.

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  • The White Rabbit
    Beginner September 2007
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    My wedding day was a a very good day but passed far too quickly ... had other lovely days on honeymoon

    B's birth was not a great day ... I didn't feel a huge immediate love (and it took weeks for that to arrive) - to be honest Mr Rabbit's birthday this year with just the three of us in the sun by the sea was better ...

    I'm hoping to have lots of other lovely days with lovely memories but perhaps they won't have the superb photos to remind me in the same way my wedding day does

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  • C
    Beginner June 2002
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    Ah, the romance of childbirth... ?? I'll drink to that!!! ?

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  • spacecadet_99
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    It was probably the best day of my life to date, but I don't think that it will be my best day ever. To be honest usually I'm never really sure that I ever think the whole of one day is wonderful, however good a day is there is always some down side - mostly my memories are more great moments rather than whole days. However I did literally enjoy every minute of my wedding day so it'll be a while before I can beat it!

    My honeymoon wasn't the best holiday I ever had and I don't feel bad about saying that. It was wonderful, don't get me wrong, but MrSC got ill, it rained a few days, there were a couple of things that weren't quite right. The best holiday is still the first one we took together - it was self catering, cheap hotel in Cyprus and cost less than £250 each but it was just amazing, it was the first time we had had the chance to spend quality time together as we had a long distance relationship. It was just perfect in every way!

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    I absolutely loved my day and wouldn't change it for the world. To date, it has been the best day of my life.

    But when I think what we could have done with that money.........................

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  • deliciousdevilwoman
    Beginner November 2007
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    You and me both! But I'd do exactly the same all over again, and wouldn't miss a heartbeat. I'm sure you'd be the same.

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    See, I wasn't expecting an amazing day because: it was all sorted in a month, I was 8 months pregnant, I hadn't been to the venue (register office or hotel) before, and wasn't even sure who was going to swing by for drinks after. That was all fine, I wanted it to be casual. But it was absolutely brilliant. The venue was fantastic and worth the money (although the whole thing cost us sub £3k including most expensive room for three nights), I felt great and looked good, our family and friends all got on really well, and lots of friends managed to get there. Our best man was amazing and arranged some really memorable moments for us. And when we were saying the vows we'd written - I can't remember a time I've felt happier and more at peace. I think weddings focus all your attention on how much you love someone, and that's a wonderful feeling.

    The only other day that competes is a few weeks ago when I looked at my daughter (now nearly five months) and realised just how much I loved her and how fabulous she was.

    Apologies for fluff ?

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