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“Dear Bride-to-Be: Take That Break. Your Body Will Thank You Later.”

On my way back from picking up my child from school, I stopped by a grocery store to get a few provisions. Not far off, I noticed a group of friends chatting at a printing shop nearby.

As I paid for my items, I couldn’t help but overhear part of their conversation. They were talking about a friend of theirs who had just gotten married. One of them mentioned how the groom married someone they didn’t expect—saying the bride “didn’t look perfect” on her big day.

I smiled quietly. It brought back memories of my own wedding a few years ago.

Back then, I was working as a quality control officer. I took my leave less than a month before the wedding because I had deadlines to meet. What I didn’t realize was just how much planning a wedding takes.

By the time I finally went on leave, I was already worn out—juggling work, wedding planning, and everything in between. Honestly, I should’ve handed the planning over to my aunties or even hired an event planner.
I was exhausted before my big day.

On my wedding day, I was so tired and stressed that all I wanted was for the day to end so I could sleep. I didn’t even enjoy it as much as I should have. Now I realize some people probably said the same thing about me that I heard at the printing shop that day.

A few months after my wedding, I attended another one. I overheard guests from the groom’s family whispering things about the bride. That’s when it hit me again:

“💭 And I thought… “So this is what people say behind brides’ backs?”

So if you’re a bride-to-be, please—take a break. If you can, take at least 2 months off before your big day. Let someone else handle the stress. Focus on you and your husband-to-be.

And if you’re in a situation where you have to do it all yourself, start early—and still take that break. Your body and your peace of mind will thank you later.
And for those that love finding faults in others, remember “beauty is in the eye of its beholder”.

✨ Alhamdulillah for where I am today.
What I thought wasn’t a perfect start, it has been nothing but a beautiful journey.

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