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Bridezilla Reviews: Indie Fixx Summer Wedding Guide
Sure, Neiman's is great for life essentials, but nothing says exclusive like one-of-a-kind wedding trinkets. Whether your tastes lean more toward custom beribboned sandals or just clever lip gloss wedding favors, the Indie Fixx Summer Wedding Guide will likely have something for a Bridezilla like you!
Through the Summer Wedding Guide, we've been linked to the lovely wedding invitations at KenzieKate Invitations. We love their elegant designs and willingness to customize, so you get the gorgeous wedding invites you've been dreaming of. (We may be biased, but we like the Seattle package best.)
Bridezilla also appreciates a good sushi lunch, and so we love the handmade sushi plate sets over at Pottery by Tasha McKelvey. Why settle for Bed, Bath, and Beyond when you can have handmade elegance with your unagi?
Show your support for independent ladies making a fine living by creating things to make your life that much more fabulous. After all, what is Bridezilla about if not creating perfection for ourselves and our lives?
Knot Survey Reveals where Most Bridezillas Live!
Want to know where your Bridezilla sisters hail from? The Knot just completed a survey of 25,000 recently married brides and grooms from Los Angeles to New York, and came up with the some fascinating bridal trends-by-region. Click here to find out which state's brides are throwing the swankiest weddings, and whose wedding gown costs are way above the national average-then book your ticket to go visit!
Continue Reading Knot Survey Reveals where Most Bridezillas Live! »Bridezilla's Guide to Bridesmaid Beauty
Bridezillas get a bad rap for applying bootcamp standards to bridesmaid beauty, but this is completely unfair. In reality, Bridezillas just want their girls to look and feel their best on the big day-a magnanimous motivation indeed! Bridezillas are much kinder than the real villains, those evil brides who deviously suggest their bridesmaids "wear whatever they want" and then snicker inwardly as their shabby hodgepodge maids parade dumpily down the aisle to adorn their gleaming Monique Lhullier clad self. Vicious!
Continue Reading Bridezilla's Guide to Bridesmaid Beauty »Bridezilla Villianized by "Grey's Anatomy"
This past Saturday, over her typical breakfast of bagels and champagne, Miss B almost choked over a genius article in The New York Times that exactly chronicles the modern-day debacle of Bridezillas. The article, entitled "The New Modern Woman, Ambitious and Feeble," discusses how heroines of the millennium milieu are defined as neurotic, love-starved nit wits with low-level jobs, high metabolisms, and a "lovable" lack of self-control. And if that's the case, what chance does the stable, steely and composed Bridezilla have? We're an aberration of our species surely, but can we evolve to survive? More acutely, what chance does any self-respecting woman have in the era of self-deprecation, whether she's wedding planning or not?
Continue Reading Bridezilla Villianized by "Grey's Anatomy" »Father-Daughter First Dance From Youtube:Hilarious
Synchronized Saturday Night Fever style First Dance? So Bridezilla!
These awesome dance moves are far more unforgettable than that shmoozy Nat King Cole number. Check it out!
Way to think outside the box step, you crazy kids.
Monday Bridezilla Bites
A well-bred Bridezilla keeps up on current events-as long as they directly concern her! Here are a few of Bridezilla's more illustrious news mentions this week!
Glide down the aisle with blister-free toes
Sure, we Bridezillas do our fair amount of suffering for fashion, but why hobble when you don't have to? Real Simple suggests this easy, unexpected fix in the form of Bodyglide, normally targeted at triathletes who want to prevent chafing. Fortunately for stiletto-clad ladies like us, you can also roll it on wherever shoes rub uncomfortably. It'll prevent blisters and other unsightly redness, so your guests will focus on your Manolos, not your feet!
Want to charge this to your fiance's credit card? Click here.
Bridezilla Reviews BuzzSugar Bachelorette Party Playlist
Besides marrying the feller of your dreams, the bachelorette party is a definite highlight of Bridezilla's wedding planning. Sickness and health is just super, but too much sangria and a good old- fashioned striptease class has a charm all its own. But nothing makes (or breaks) a bachelorette party quicker than the soundtrack accompanying such a light-spirited soiree. On that note, here's a fierce bachelorette party playlist we picked up over at one of our addiction sites Buzzsugar. Here's the link and the list.
Click here to see the rest of this entry and see the playlist.
Bridezilla Freakout of the Week: Eva Longoria on Desperate Housewives Season 3 Finale
It has been our secret opinion for some time that all Desperate Housewives begin as Bridezillas. Now here's proof. Press play below to watch Gabby Solis have a Bridezilla-sized ballistic fit. But really, only Susan would be lame enough to suggest that a drugstore lipstick serve as her "something new."
Continue Reading Bridezilla Freakout of the Week: Eva Longoria on Desperate Housewives Season 3 Finale »Bridezilla of the Month: Liz Jones
If you don't know who Liz Jones is, you need to. Besides being the former editor of Marie Claire, a magazine we freaking love for not being brain dead, she is an amazing and phenomenal woman who has been through the ringer with her crap ex-husband Nirpal Dhaliwal, also a writer (think the modern, latte sipping version of Slyvia Plath and Ted Hughes). Her account of this tumultuous experience, as chronicled in The Guardian made us cry laughing and then cry for real. At work. And then we made our co-workers do the same.
Read stand-out excerpts of her story below, including her funny, brazen act of revenge on her husband's mistress as well as bleaker moments of insecurity that kind of make you want to buy her a coffee.Liz Jones is a strong, smart and a survivor (ok, we stole that from a Lifetime original movie slogan) but nevertheless Liz Jones is Bridezilla of the Month, and we can't think of a better bouqet-tosser for the title.
Continue Reading Bridezilla of the Month: Liz Jones »Spring Fun:The Vera Wang Wedding Dress Up Game
In honor of spring wedding fashion, here's a little dress-up game from Vera Wang to get you in the mood for wedding dress shopping!
Bridezilla Beware: these endless fashion combos are addictive!
Bridezilla Reviews: 10 Things Every Woman Must Try
Bridezilla heartily endorses this "Ten Things Every Woman Must Try" slideshow, courtesy of the lovely ladies at Ivillage. So here's a Bridezilla Challenge for you: why not try all ten and then reward yourself with one of bridezilla's favorite things, a right-hand ring?
For the record, Bridezilla's already tried six (and one of them twice, wink!) How many have you all tried?
Wedding Frock O' the Week
Bridezilla thinks this Badgley Mischka frock is fierce for its gorgeous cinnamon accents and unique geometric pattern. We are suckers for the non-floral motifs this spring. It's so fresh and unexpected, very Bridezilla!
When Is A Tiara Too Much?
We can appreciate a tiara as well as anybody, if not more - we've rocked them from playing dress-up to playing prom queen. The temptation is great to bring that tradition all the way to the altar, but it is a look you can pull off or should you leave it aside? The way we figure it, there are two ways you can go with a tiara. If your wedding fits one of these profiles, then consider yourself crowned!
The Bridezilla Bouquet
You're putting a lot of thought into every other aspect of your wedding - why not the bridal bouquet, too? Skip traditional roses and baby's breath and catch attention with a bridal bouquet that'll go down in history. Well, okay, reflect history at least. Consult the Dictionary of Flowers for information on what certain types of flowers represent, or take a look at Bridezilla's favorite flowers for ideas on how to put together the fiercest bouquet.
Bridezilla Dream Destinations: The Castle Wedding
While lounging around Bridezilla headquarters on pleasantly temperate days, we often find ourselves daydreaming of the finer things in life. Sure, we often get stuck on French chocolates and George Clooney, but occasionally we let ourselves wander towards that finest of Bridezilla daydreams - the castle wedding. And if sometimes our wanderings lead us to Google, who's to say it isn't research for our friends and ladies of leisure?
Bridezilla Gets Dressed: Four Frocks To Get You To The Wedding Day
The wedding dress is the most important gown you'll buy, we won't contest that. But what about all the pre-wedding events you have to pass through to arrive at the big day? Bridezilla would never dream of being dressed up less-than-perfect, so make sure all eyes are on you with the prettiest multi-purpose dresses. Here are four dresses to get you through four big events: the engagement party, the bridal shower, the bachelorette party, and the pre-wedding pampering.
Bridezilla Spotting: Beautyzilla
When we saw this photo over at Bellasugar, we knew exactly who we were dealing with. Check out this classic shot of the bridezilla strand, Beautyzilla, doing what she does best.
Bridezilla Loves Wedding Fanatic
Our friend the Wedding Fanatic gets better every day - in addition to daily tips and tricks, she's started a promising new series based on Weddings Around The World.
The first entry is Alabama, an unexpected Southern destination. Of course our Northern minds go immediately to rom-com notions of slow and sexy accents and Southern hospitality, but we say go for the cliche, stay for the mint juleps and front porch swings! We're ready to live it up Southern-style, and we can't wait to see where Wedding Fanatic goes next.
Pictured: Alabama's Twin Oaks Manor.
Bridezilla This Minute: The Non-Bouquet
How much does Bridezilla love this glittery non-floral bouquet from Vintage Magpie? Let us count the ways! Not only does its crystalline brilliance beat the knickers off some wilted allergy-inducing batch o' blooms, but it singlehandedly discourages one of our least favorite wedding traditions: tossing the bouquet.
Read on to discover why Bridezilla shuns this harmful ritual, as well as some great bouquet toss alternatives.
Runway Fresh Video: Oscar De La Renta's Spring 2008 Collection
The only thing Bridezilla loves more than some fashion is some fresh fashion. After perusing the Brides.com runway videos, Bridezilla is pleased to bring you one of our favorite Spring 2008 collections: Oscar De La Renta. Watch and yearn.
Click here to see a few of our top Oscar picks from this collection, including the perfect reception dress!
Continue Reading Runway Fresh Video: Oscar De La Renta's Spring 2008 Collection »The Bridezilla Generation: Blame the Music Baby
Naturally there are many theories revolving around Bridezilla and her mythical and amazing origins. Some cite hormones, bad father relationships and too many fashion magazine subscriptions as the reason women become bridezillas. Us? We blame these chicks.
ALANIS MORISSETTE
Stand-out Bridezilla lyrics,
"And every time I scratch my nails down someone else's back I hope you feel it."Rarr!
COURTNEY LOVE
Stand-out Bridezilla lyrics:
"I want to be the girl with the most cake. He only love his things because he loves to see them break."With music like that, we'd love to see Court's wedding cake!
FIONA APPLE
Stand-out Bridezilla lyrics:
"But, oh, its so evil, my love,The way you've no reverence to my concern.So, Ill be sure to stay wary of you, love, To save the pain of once my flame and twice my burn."Naturally, we as Bridezillas know that when Apple speaks of "no reverence for my concern" she was clearly referring to a groom's inability to commit to her preferred china pattern.
Rock Goddesses, it is all your fault that ever since we bought your cds, we have never been able to settle for a sub-par relationship or stifle a strong opinion.Without your music, we truly believe this generation of bona fide bridezillas may never have been born and we could have been sweet-subservient seamstress brides. Thanks a lot!
Joking aside, the mid-90's ushered in the most bombastic blast of Bridezilla music ever, before or since. This was the age of strong angry woman music, a far, far cry from the hip-shaking, cotton candy man-pleasing music of Britney Spears and Ashanti that is prevalent today. So, in honor of these music- making ladies who raised our Bridezilla consciousness and made us all want to rush out and rhinestone our bra straps, we are proud to present a very special Bridezilla playist, commemorating this awesome era of grrl rock. Stay tuned!
Bridezilla Dream Destinations: Lake Como
You know it, even if you've never heard of it. From setting the glamorous scene in Gwen Stefani's music video for Cool to serving as backdrop for the madcap adventures in Ocean's Twelve, Lake Como has been the go-to destination for jet-setters for centuries.
Bridezilla Goes Beyond Church Weddings
Bridezilla Gives Back: Donate Your Old Bridesmaid Dresses
A key identifier of any bridezilla is her keen fashion sense, we all know that. But a little-known fact about bridezillas is that we're also charitable with it. Like Cher in Clueless, we feel for our less fashionably-inclined sisters, and we want to make sure girls everywhere are well-dressed, and as a corollary to that, able to afford to look good. Now you can combine charity and fashion, and clear out your closet of old bridesmaid dresses, too!
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