Top 8+ brides share their biggest wedding regrets

For many people, getting married is the day they look forward to the most in their lives. It's the moment they get to marry their best friend, with everyone they love surrounding them. However, not everyone will have a picture-perfect day. Unfortunately, things will go wrong, whether it's a tiny detail or something quite monumental. The reality is, it's how you deal with the problem that's the difference between enjoying your day and feeling like it's been ruined. For those who use TikTok, you'll know it's brimming with wedding content, from planning inspo to behind-the-scenes highlights. But it's also full of videos from brides sharing some of their biggest regrets. Here we've rounded up some of the most common and helpful examples for future brides-to-be... (Picture: Getty Images)

1. Not staying connected

One bride warned others that it's easy to go to bed on your wedding day with your spouse only to realise it's the first time you've properly spoken to them all day. Of course, as well as getting married, you're also the host, meaning you'll likely spend a lot of your time networking around the venue, making sure you've spent enough time with all of your guests. Still, she was sure to stress that it's important to do this together. That way, you'll have the same memories from the wedding, which are priceless (Picture: Getty Images)

2. Not telling the DJ to stick to the wedding playlist

OK, this is a big one. A different bride revealed that her wedding DJ deviated from the playlist she and her husband created for their big day. While he did play most of the requested tracks, she recalled a lot of people leaving earlier than expected because the music didn't fit the vibe of the evening. Nor was it the kind of music she and her guests were into (Picture: Getty Images)

3. Not planning/discussing how to cut the cake

One bride admitted that she had no idea that she needed to think about the cake-cutting segment. How hard can it be to cut a cake, right? Wrong. Wedding cakes are notoriously intricate, and you realistically need to cut them into small enough pieces so everyone can have a slice. Also, not everyone might want a slice there and then, and cutting too early can cause it to dry out throughout the night. Additionally, the married couple will also want to make sure they can take home a chunk of their cake, so cutting up every single inch is not the best idea (Picture: Getty Images)

4. Buying expensive shoes

OK, so you've seen your dream wedding shoes, but they're extortionate in price. While your first thought might be, 'I'm only getting married once, so I might as well splash out,' take a step back for a second. If you're wearing a long dress, the likelihood that they'll be hidden beneath the material is very high. So, who's going to see them, unless you make a point of lifting your dress up every two minutes to show them off? If you've got a shorter dress, that's a different story: if you want the shoes, go for it, as they'll be the star of the show (Picture: Getty Images)

5. Having bridesmaids stand behind the bride

This is a really interesting one, and likely a detail that not many people think about. One bride said she regretted having her bridesmaids standing behind her during the ceremony. The reason? Because she couldn't see her best girls while she was saying 'I do.' She said that she would have rather had them standing behind the groom, and the groomsmen behind her, as that way, she could look them in the eye and they could give her encouragement (Picture: Getty Images)

6. Scheduling more time to get ready

Getting ready in the morning isn't just about the glam. It's about spending quality time with your bridesmaids before the biggest day of your life. Another bride said she wished she could have had about 20 minutes extra to just savour the moment, rather than feeling like she was rushed and on a strict schedule (Picture: Getty Images)

7. Not scouting photo locations

You may have picked the perfect venue, but have you chosen the best locations for photos? Everyone knows that the perfect shot is all about lighting, so taking the time to scout out the best areas before the big day saves so much time when taking pics. The last thing you want is to spend hours walking back and forth around the venue and its grounds when you could be spending time with those closest to you (Picture: Getty Images)

8. Regret spending so much money

Here's the thing: you don't have to spend a fortune to have the wedding of your dreams. Especially if you can't afford it. It's also not a competition. Just because your bestie spent £20,000, doesn't mean you need to spend £25,000. The last thing you want to do is bankrupt yourself when you're meant to be starting married life. Before you start wedding planning, agree on a budget with your partner, and try to stick to it. There are so many ways you can save money too, from buying decorations from Facebook marketplace to getting crafty and making your own entrance signs. Do you have a star baker in your family? See if they'll make your wedding cake for a fraction of the price. Know someone who is super arty? Have them design your table decorations. It'll also be so much more personal that way (Picture: Getty Images)