Married brides have revealed their regrets now that they can look back at the process in retrospect. Knowing their perspective after having experienced it all can benefit you on your planning quest. Here is what they had to say.

- Many brides admitted that they should have used the time to work out and get the figure they wanted for their wedding day. It’s all too easy to be wrapped up in the process, and working out is a great way to feel productive when you’re dealing with a million swarming thoughts you can’t control. If you want to fit that dress of your dreams, use the incentive!

- Hiring some help on the big day is also a common regret. You may want to plan your own wedding (or not have the budget to hire a professional) but getting some expert help the day of can make a difference between stressing over the little things, and enjoying your big day without having to handle everything yourself. This is worth the cost, to not have to stress on the day of your wedding.

- Ordering more food is also a common retrospect thought. It’s better to have too much than too little.