Symptoms of WDA manifest themselves in a very simple way - they simply prohibit you from remembering anything of major significance from your wedding day. A sufferer might remember the timeline of the particular event, but will not be able to recall the details. For example, he/she might remember that there was dancing, and that they danced, but not who they danced with or what songs were played. Or, the patient will remember being very touched by a particular toast, but have absolutely no idea what was said during said speech.
Some common causes of WDA include:
- The rush to complete last minute projects
- Family stress
- Lack of wedding planner
- Guest list approaching 200
- An overwhelming outpour of love from friends and family
- Euphoria at finally being married to your best friend
It is believed that when one or more of these causes combine during a person's wedding day, the patient is unable to properly absorb everything that is going on around him/her. The excitement of the day is so overwhelming, that it fails to register in one's long term memory. This can be compared to cramming for a big exam the night before the test: you store all of that data in your short term memory, and forget everything right after the test is over.
Unfortunately, WDA doesn't just affect brides. Grooms have been known to suffer from it, and it can affect anyone with close ties to the organization of the event. Poor Sister Pudding is also a sufferer...
If, like me, you suffer from WDA, have no fear! Although there is no immediate cure, there are things that you can do to reverse the damage caused by this awful ailment. Make sure to review pictures taken by your photographers and friends on a daily basis. Listen to the stories of loved ones who attended your wedding but were not afflicted. Watch your wedding video over and over again. Listen to the music playlist from your wedding. Slowly, the symptoms will fade.
My name is Mrs. Pudding, and I suffer from WDA. Am I the only one?
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