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Bridezilla Bites
Engaged Grey's Anatomy star Kate Walsh discusses her brassiere-based Bridezilla moment. Honey, these things would go much more smoothly if you'd just take our advice.
Want something unique for your wedding? Check out this mini-roundup of wedding accessories at featured on Etsy.com.
Centerpieces by Granny Smith? A $10,000 Wedding tells you how.
If your groom-to-be is ready to adopt the 'Zilla surname, give him something to keep him busy while you pull the strings behind the scenes with this list of groom-friendly websites over at Manolo for the Brides.
A Bridezilla Icon Retires: Farewell, Valentino
How to Write a Brilliant Bridezilla Wedding Thank-You Note
First of all, we fully realize that in this online age, few things frighten Bridezilla quite like the uncanny sight of seeing her own handwriting-it's almost as creepy as hearing a home phone ring! But nevertheless, handwritten thank-you cards are one of the last strongholds of old-world wedding civility remaining in our little cyber lives, and as such must be upheld.
Why? Because there are two kinds of brides in this world: classy bridezillas who write warm, witty and heartfelt wedding thank-yous, and those trashy cash-bar having, Clariol brides who can't be bothered. Well let it be known Bridezilla has wasted too much perfectly good Mac Lipglass crossing the latter off her Christmas, Hannukah, and Kwanzaa (hey we love parties, ok?) invitation lists, and we'll have no more of it! Thus, after the jump, please enjoy our swift guide to writing brilliant Bridezilla wedding thank-you cards.
Top Five Fall 2007 Wedding Stationery Trends
Fall is approaching and there's nothing like some fresh new stationery to set the mood for the season of crunchy leaves. Now that you know the importance of written Bridezilla sentiments, fabulous stationery is a must. Bridezilla previewed the latest designer wedding invitation lines from Merrimade to bring you the very best trends for autumn 2007.
Personalization goes Pint-Size. What could be more Victorian than the return of calling cards? Perhaps only the Victorian icon Miss Alice herself, curiously eating cakes that turned her teeny-tiny. On that note, this fall 2007, love turns Lilliputian as we see wedding cake shrunk to individual cupcakes, bouquets distilled to single blooms and wedding invitations including these new chic Kate Spade calling cards from Merrimade. Bridezilla is dialing Kate Spade now to tell her we hope dance cards are next!
Bridezilla Shows Some Skin
Monday Bridezilla Bites
In your noble quest to become a full-fledged martini-swilling Dolce and Gabbana-wearing Bridezilla, you'll likely have to deal with everyone you know trying to give you advice. Work your way up to the Bridezilla-brand taser - in the meantime, save stress by taking these tips from Manolo on how to handle excessive advice.
The Hostess Blog suggests a few good Labor Day cocktails, but we think these would be tasty all year round, especially for weddings. We like the Vanilla Lake (pictured) - black and white wedding cocktails, anyone?
Hollywood Bridezillas take note: there are still tickets available to the bridal exposition An Exquisite Event; snap one up and spend this Sunday bagging swag and pretending you're Anna Wintour in the front row of the series of fashion shows.
Dream wedding destinations to get you through Monday morning: the Hotel du Cap Eden Roc in Cannes, or on these shores, the recently renovated Riviera Country Club (link via Bridal Bar Blog).
Bethesda Bridezillas, Take Note!
Not going to be in town this weekend? We suspect D.C. Metro Bridezillas will find Bridal Showcase a great deal of help anyway - just follow the links under "Find" on the left side of the page for an invaluable list of local bridal resources. A list of eligible young senators, however, has yet to be compiled...
A Perfect Wedding Day Body-No Gym Necessary?
Lately Bridezilla has heard a number of physically stunning celebrities, such as Jessica Alba and Posh Spice, express anti-Stairmaster sentiments, and Bridezilla wants to know, are we missing something? Posh went on record saying, "Maybe it's the whole getting sweaty thing, but it's just not me," and Alba claims not to have set foot in a gym in two months, favoring yoga and water as her workout of choice. Normally Bridezilla would just ignore such an anti-gym trend as the Atkins diet of its time, but considering Jessica Alba and Posh Spice have two of the unequivocally best bodies in the business and are never seen about town red-faced in trainers, a Bridezilla's got to wonder: is exercise, like, optional now? Could it be that we as women have evolved past exertion, and as usual A-listers are just the first to know? Or is that too much to hope?
When you think about it, not neccesarily. Considering the whole elective cesarean epiphany of last year, perhaps women are finding out (celebrity-first, natch) that not only are we too posh to push, we're too posh to perspire in general.
In fact, a brief look at recent history shows that many forms of exercise are already becoming extinct. Bridezilla herself long ago noticed the whiff of Olivia Newton-John tainting traditional aerobics classes, and subsequently opposes both ankle weights and the air guitar with as a matter of principle. Nor will you see us bobbing around in spannies during one of those hopelessly nineties boxing-with-big-bald-instructors affairs.
That said, we're certainly regulars at Bridal Bootcamps because naturally we want to earn our couture and make Monique Lhullier just a little misty at the perfection of our Big-Day bodies. But now we are wondering if such weight room time is just, um, dumb?
Maybe, instead of huffing and puffing on the treadmill like a headband-clad hamster, we could opt for the Posh Spice Workout. Try this on for size: Candlelight Stretch classes accompanied by a live string quartet at the LA Sports Club. Sound a lot better than sweating under the floursecent lights at your local GymsRUs while listening to Fiest on your Ipod? Maybe so, but couple this luxe weight-loss routine with the Posh Diet: strawberries, edemame, and lettuce. Yup, that's it.
We want to know, which plan appeals more to the modern Bridezilla? Traditional gym workouts and three meals a day or the celebrity route of yoga, Pilates (Posh called it "more civilized") and strict eating? There's something to be said for not wanting to be caught covered in sweat while scarfing down potato chips when the impossibly chic Alba or Posh walks by munching a snow pea, but on the other hand, does looking perennially polished make up for an all-asparagus lifestyle? Maybe Bridal Bootcamp and a Big Mac or two are where it's at....
Bridezilla wants to know: What are you doing to be Vera Wang worthy on your Wedding Day? Weigh in on your preferred wedding weight-loss regime below!
Sing Your Way To $10,000
Sure, $10,000 might be low-balling it a bit, but just imagine how many pairs of shoes you can buy with the money you'll save! Jimmy Choo, here we come. Right after the bar, anyway, where we'll psych ourselves up with prickly pear margaritas before getting out the microphone. Kelly Clarkson, watch your back!
Wedding Frock of the Week: Yeohlee
Want it for yourself? Turn your eye here.
Bridezilla of the Month: Jennifer Lucas
The Bridezilla of the Month is Hollywood Producer Miss Jennifer Lucas, who just married her love of six years, "Comics Unleashed" cast member Byron Allen. What could be more Bridezilla than a lavish ceremony for 120 guests on the Bel-Aire Hotel Lawn? Only a romantic red-themed reception in the hotel ballroom, including scarlet balloons, loads of crimson roses and a five-tiered wedding cake.
The star-studded guest list included Natalie Cole and Eddie Murphy, and the whole event was planned by famous celebrity wedding planner Mindy Weiss.
What makes this wedding so Bridezilla? For one thing, we love the fact that Lucas is keeping her name, and how for once in Hollywood it's a man marrying his producer, instead of the other way around (ie Christina, Shania, Janet). Also we love the way she worked a tasteful theme through her wedding (scarlett hues) without being cheesy about it.
Last but not least, Lucas's wedding ensemble consisted of a white Carolina Herrera strapless creation and one of Bridezilla's favorite new trends, a ribbon-trimmed veil. Congrats to the happy couple!
Discount Meets Designer; Reasonably-Priced Romance Develops
Bridezilla Presents The Sexiest Technology For Your Back Pocket
How to Complain Successfully
It is a known fact that Bridezillas love complaining. Why? We think Professional Complainer Miss B.L. Ochman says it best: "I think you should demand to get what you pay for... If nobody ever complains, mediocrity is perpetuated."
After hearing this immortal statement, we knew that there was a Bridezilla in our midst, and that we simply had to do an article based on Ochman's advice on how to successfully complain.
But should you need more proof of Ochman's complaint credentials before we begin, consider the following:
What clients have received as a result of Ochman's successful kvetches:
A) A New Fridge
B) A New Washing Machine
C) New Cars
D) A box of Twinkies for a guy who's entire carton came without cream (we know, cruel)
If Ochman could score a new Whirlpool for one of her clients, surely you could get a discounted wedding dress or at least some complimentary champagne for all the pain and suffering a Bridezilla bears. Read on for tips on how to try Ochman's complaint tactics at home:
Continue Reading How to Complain Successfully »Wedding Frock O' the Week: Ralph Lauren Spring 2008
Dizzy off the throes of a fierce Fashion Week, one powerhouse frock from Ralph Lauren's Spring 2008 collection stood out to Bridezilla as most wedding-day worthy. This stylish statement of a dress is sexy-elegant, not that stiff-chic we're so sick of, not to mention we love love love the veiled hat, such a symbol of strong, dramatic romance. The fluid ruffles of the slit leg move like pure poetry and keep the dress fun with just a hint of funk. No doubt we will see both the veiled hat and the black and white wedding gown in heavy rotation for fall weddings, thanks to this fabulous runway show. Last but not least, Bridezilla finds the riding crop a very innovative prop, probably because with a few jewels or flowers it could easily double as a scepter (new bouquet anyone?) Bridezilla Bottom Line: 40 years in the business, and Ralph Lauren's still got it. Bravo, says Bridezilla, Bravo!
Monday Bridezilla Bites
Because somehow there's such a thing as too many designer clothes: save 40-65% at Bloomingdale's Overstock Sale.
The Hostess Blog has some darling ideas for Love and Marriage wrapping paper.
Off-the-wall Bridezillas might be interested in Betsey Johnson's prom-inspired Spring 2008 ready-to-wear collection - avant-garde bridesmaid dresses, anyone?
Win a Las Vegas wedding courtesy of VivaLasVegasWeddings.com. Elvis impersonator officiant hopefully optional.
Decidedly Uncomplicated tells us that hot pink is this fall's best wedding color. We like it - any ceremony could use an infusion of fuchsia.
Fall Wedding Trend: Beige Goes Breathtaking
From pilgrim to picnic, incarnations of beige are all the rage for fall wedding gowns. Indeed, the elevation of beige is one of Bridezilla's favorite trend to emerge from Bridal Fashion Week.
Do not be alarmed, gentle readers. Before the Spring 2008 Bridal Collections, Bridezilla too viewed beige as a shade best relegated to bar mitzvah suits and funeral flowers. But, like straw into gold, this overlooked color has reincarnated from a loose bride's white into a subtler, more mellow champagne color we just can't get enough of. After a spring and summer heavy on cloying green and pinks, we welcome this elegant change and its crisp, modern connotations. Still not convinced? Check out Bridezilla's dazziling round up of beautiful beige wedding dresses, and you'll see why we'd totally plight our troth in these posh frocks.
Wednesday Name Brand Pronunciation: Manolo Blahnik
Manolo Blahnik
Pronunciation: muh-no-lo blah-nick
In case you're having trouble with the pronunciation up there, the real way to say Manolo Blahnik is in a low, reverent whisper. You have to earn your way up to talking Manolos - a la Carrie Bradshaw - like Blahnik is your best friend and not really the chief enemy of your bank account. In the meantime, revel in the history of one of the shoe world's most well-know names: Manolo grew up in the Canary Islands, where he was raised on a banana plantation. From there he went on to study literature at the University of Geneva, and then art in Paris. At barely 31 he opened his first store in London and he hasn't stopped making gorgeous shoes since. With a bio like that, how could the man help but exist at the forefront of fantasy fashion?
We love these silvery-white Metallic Slingback Pumps because they hold the balance between pristine pre-dyed white and nightclub-ready silver, so they'll be shiny fabulous beneath your wedding dress while still ceremony-appropriate enough not to scandalize grandma. Can't get enough Manolo? Pick up these Broach D'Orsay Pumps, too - something about the d'Orsay style is just eternally right for every formal occasion, and these topaz and gold pumps can take you from the rehearsal dinner to the honeymoon with no trouble at all.
Bridezilla Dream Destinations: Parrot Cay
Kick Your Way Into The World Of Exotic Animal Prints
The Five Most Bridezilla-Friendly Cities in the U.S.
A Decorative Way To Never Forget His Sister's Name Again
Although on principle Bridezilla loathes all crafting (we leave all that to our similarly-surnamed buddy Craftzilla), we've been romanced by Red Envelope's Couple's Genealogy Tree. Bribe the mister with rum punch and promises that you can put this up on the wall instead of the Chagall you were gunning for at the next Christie's auction and he'll be glad to buckle down in front of the fire for an evening of storytelling and hand-crafting. If he takes more convincing, just pledge that you'll fill his side of the family tree with barons, counts, and vagrants, and rename every one of his brothers Anastasia - he'll come around.
Bridezilla Snaps!
The Bloom Is Off The Rose - What Now?
We love this idea, via The Spiraled Stem: loose blooms. They used gorgeous Vendela rose blooms as accents everywhere from the buffet table to the wedding cake itself, and the effect is perfectly divine. We like the creamy white blossoms scattered about, but for an extra Bridezilla touch we say upgrade them to red, the color of love, happiness, and the fiery temper you'll display if the wedding planner tries to convince you that a thousand blossoms aren't feasible for decoration. Want to set the decor truly aflame? Mix in smaller blooms in shades of orange and yellow and sprinkle a little gold glitter on each for a truly eye-catching look.
The Well-Bred Bridezilla: The Best Etiquette Books
Since most of us weren't born and bred to be the perfectly polite ladies we've grown into, it's been necessary to get a little help along the way. Thus we present the three best etiquette books for every stage of life: teenager, grown woman, and Bridezilla.
Continue Reading The Well-Bred Bridezilla: The Best Etiquette Books »Beverly Hills Bridezilla Alert
Wednesday Name Brand Pronunciation: Roberto Cavalli
Roberto Cavalli
Pronunciation: roh-bare-toe kah-vah-lee
We've been talking up animal prints nonstop lately, from the best animal-print shoes to the sexiest satchels. And where, we ask you, would the world of high class animal print be without Roberto Cavalli? He's clothed everyone from Shakira to Victoria Beckham to Christina Aguilera in his foxy designs, showing a penchant for exotic prints and second-skin fits to flatter a fabulous St. Tropez tan and red-lipsticked smirk. Cavalli lives a true Bridezilla lifestyle with houses and villas scattered across the world so he's always at home no matter the destination, and we can all only hope to live up to the example he's set.
Cavalli doesn't mess around and neither should you - commit to the Cavalli look with this stunning Python-Print Trench featuring an oversize snake print that'll get you noticed whether you're holding court at the rehearsal dinner or simply slithering through your favorite upscale mall in search of bridal bargains.
The Best of Bridezilla
Bridezilla Protects Her Assets
Less endowed Bridezillas love this tape for its ability to keep strapless dresses in place; we've found that it works for everything from J-Lo style statements to demure strapless looks. But let's not kid ourselves - right now, we're after the dress under the cut...
Continue Reading Bridezilla Protects Her Assets »
Wedding Salon Spectacular: The Top Five Fall Highlights
Whew! Miss B just got back from a whirlwind stint at the luxury bridal showcase Wedding Salon. Located at the Four Seasons hotel in Beverly Hills, it was a dirty job but never fear: Bridezilla courageously embedded herself deep in the eye of the tulle tornado, all to bring you the very best of the best trends for fall weddings, dear reader. Stay tuned this week to view Bridezilla's top five trends for fall weddings, as observed from inside Wedding Salon.
Fall Wedding Trend #5: Wedding Salon Spectacular
5Orchids, orchids everywhere.
If there is one in-demand fall flower for 2007, it is undoubtedly the orchid. From single blooms placed on table settings, to lush clusters stuffed elaborately into tall elegant vases, to orchids hanging from the ceiling with dainty translucent threads, interpersed with crystal strands, these exotic flowers were absolutely everywhere at Wedding Salon. As one wedding vendor pointed out to Bridezilla, orchids are a great choice for wedding flowers because there is such a huge variety of color and style. Also, despite their delicate appearance, orchids are actually extremely resilient blooms, long outlasting their more fickle flower sisters-not unlike Bridezilla herself! Costly but worth it, Bridezillas would be wise to incorporate orchids into their autumn affairs for an elegant, unexpected look. Bridezilla Bonus Tip: Intersperse orchids with crystals, hanging vases or branches for a Bridezilla This Minute motif.The Finer Things in Life: America the Beautifully Dressed
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