What To Expect After Your Wedding

You’ve swapped sweet, deeply meaningful sentiments and said ‘I do’ in front of your loved ones, then celebrated at the most special and fun dinner party you’ll likely ever throw… now what?

For many of us who grew up on a Disney diet of fairy tales and happily-ever-afters, our wedding is hyped up to be a huge milestone. Couples spend months, if not years, meticulously planning something truly memorable and unique to them, but it’s all over after just one day. Albeit a blindingly beautiful and emotional whirlwind of a day, the wedding is often an end-goal, a final destination. With this realisation naturally comes a bit of anxiety and uncertainty surrounding its aftermath and ensuing post-honeymoon high - how do you come down from all of that and seamlessly settle back into normal life?

While it’s really common to experience a wide range of emotions in the lead up to the big day, it’s arguably just as common to experience several ups and downs during your first few weeks as newlyweds. It tends to feel anticlimactic to unpack your bags and return to the humdrum of work, household chores, and other regular routine stuff, for example, and the quiet, stress-free nights sans wedding planning can feel flat, dull and even a little empty. There’s a void, of sorts, and it’s usually as uncomfortable as it is unexpected.

At Peppers Creek Barrel Room and Chapel, however, we urge you to try to do these two things - enjoy this calmer, more private time (you never know what calendar-filling social events or other life ‘milestones’ are around the corner!), and keep in mind that marriage is an exciting continuation of your love story. It is by no means the final chapter.

So, please consider this a very gentle reminder that although post-wedding blues can throw you for a loop, such a significant change can just as easily surprise you in the very best ways.

Photography: Emma Hampton