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Bridezilla Loves Free Money: Wedding Contests Round-Up
We're not saying you should lower your wedding budget - but if you can win a few extras here and there, that does mean more goes back into your Manolo budget, because let's be honest, we physically need these.
Lifetime's Get Married is offering a $100,000 Dream Wedding Giveaway. No, that number is not a typo.
The Bridal Association of America is offering up a free honeymoon to a variety of destinations including Puerto Vallerta and Cancun.
Want free wedding pictures? The Wedding Channel points us to the Picture-Perfect Wedding Sweepstakes and a chance to win a wedding photography package from Bella Pictures.
Or check out the contest round-up at Manhattan Bride for everything from a top-quality bridal portrait to a honeymoon in St. Lucia.
Bridezilla interviews Dr. 90210: Wedding Salon Spectacular
Wedding Salon was a blur of celebrity faces, but one of the top sightings was surgeon-to-the-stars Dr. 90210 Robert Rey! Here, Bridezilla interviews Mrs. 90210 about her secret to a happy marriage, and asks the one question everyone is dying to ask the Dr. himself. Also, stay tuned for one shocking R-rated moment, oh my!
Matching Dresses Are For Girl Scouts, and Other Bridesmaid Facts
Fall Wedding Trend #4: Wedding Salon Spectacular
Paul Bott.
4Eclectic Table Cloths. For a wedding look that's very fall 2007, forgo the typical grim linen table cloths in favor of something a little more funky. From textures to toile, Bridezilla's adventures at Wedding Salon taught her an important lesson: for fall 2007 weddings, table cloths are no longer content to play the wall flower, utilizing bold patterns and sensual fabrics to take center stage. In fact, the designer who created the motif pictured above said the table cloth was what inspired this whole eclectic-elegant look. Here are a few more great examples of how to update your wedding table cloth for a more light-spirited look.
Eric Buterbaugh
Crate & Barrel.
Wednesday Name Brand Pronunciation: Agent Provocateur
Agent Provocateur
Pronunciation: ah-zhant pruh-vok-ah-tur
Created in the UK, pronounced like the French, and hot no matter your country code, Agent Provocateur revitalized the luxury lingerie market with their flagship London location, decidedly risque looks, and racy advertisements. With ensembles ranging from flirty to downright salacious, AP made a name for itself as the place to get high-quality lingerie with the flash of Frederick's of Hollywood and the class of La Perla, making it the uniform of honeymoon-bound Bridezillas everywhere. We like to wear the classic Gangster get-up while tidying up the house for the weekly wedding planning/poker game session with the girls - it just makes us feel pretty, you know?
We also love the saucy yet mysterious Francoise look, pictured above on Kate Moss, and we adore even more their decision to use indie goddess and girlcrush Maggie Gyllenhaal in their latest series of ads. As far as we're concerned, these are wedding gifts to your future husband; just mark them off as an essential Bridezilla business expense (and don't forget the fishnet stockings).
Bridezilla.com Interviews Brides about Wedding Salon
Watch as Bridezilla interviews real brides to get their opinion on Wedding Salon, bridal expos, and their own bridezilla moments!
Bridezilla Dream Destinations: Rio de Janeiro
Wedding Flick Of the Week: 27 Dresses
This week's wedding flick "27 Dresses" stars Bridezilla's beloved Katherine Heigl as a 27-time bridesmaid. While we think this has the potential to be a fabulous premise, the same person who ruined the Devil Wears Prada film adaptation is working their corny magic on another concept that could have been quite cool. Paging Aline Brosh Mckenna, must all of your screenplays include some slapstick moment like a cellphone being tossed in a fountain by a newly independent young woman, or, in this case, a bridesmaid getting knocked unconscious by a bouquet? We don't even see how that's possible, unless it was this one. Another pet peeve of ours is when bombshell gorgeous actresses like Heigl try and disguise themselves as the mousy understudy type, aka Julia Roberts in My Best Friend's Wedding. Ludicrous. Anyway, the only reason to watch this pathetic trailer is for the bang at the end where Heigl screams something about "having hot hate sex with whomever I want." Bridezilla can't help but wonder, what in Hades is this"hot hate sex?" Have any bridezillas out there had it, and is there hazing involved? Bridezilla is dying to know, so please post if you have the haps, skinny, 411, or whatever else you kids are saying these days. If you're in the market for a hot spinster date, this bummer of a movie debuts January 11, 2008. Bridezilla dares you to wear your bridesmaid dress.
Flora Fondant Wedding Cake Spectacular
Bridezilla Interviews Cake Divas: Wedding Salon Spectacular
Confection-loving Bridezillas will adore this interview we did with Cake Divas, the creators of celebrity wedding cakes like Ashton and Demi's and Pink's. Here, the Head Diva discusses what's hot for fall wedding cakes.
Bridezilla Goes Gaga for Gaultier
Fall Wedding Trend #3: Wedding Salon Spectacular
5Sky-high Centerpieces.
The upwardly-mobile Bridezilla will be happy to know that fall wedding centerpieces are also catching the vertical vision. Towering flowers, glaciers of glass and bundles of big twisty branches were all the rage at Wedding Salon, and Bridezilla can clearly see why! Who wants a big fat squatty centerpiece when you could have perhaps, an actual turret of tulips? As Bridezilla always says, when it comes to your wedding, the sky is just the beginning-and the new fall wedding centerpiece styles express just that!
Eva Longoria Gets Back Into Our Good Graces
Darlings, if you mean to make a sex tape, please go about it this way:
The recently wed Eva Longoria made her point with this parody video: celeb sex tapes are tawdry and too painfully numerous. Although we didn't like her wedding, we recognize that million-dollar nondescript nuptials can happen to any Bridezilla, and she does display the key Bridezilla trait of startling wit. So long as she keeps up with clever moments like this and fabulous frocks besides, we're inclined toward eventual forgiveness.
On the sex tape note, we say if you want to keep your marriage spicy, take a page from Dita's book with a saucy burlesque striptease or a pin-up shot or two to tuck into his briefcase - the latter at least keeps you clothed enough to get you a free pass should future houseguests come upon your precious Polaroids.
Bridezilla of the Month: The Bride of Borat
For spooky October's Bridezilla of the Month, who else would do but the kooky bridesmaid who immortalized the Bridezilla credo "Don't ever leave me....because I'd find you."(Excerpted below for your viewing pleasure) From bedroom fetishes to Fatal Attraction endearments, her role in Wedding Crashers alone would be enough to woo us to christening Isla Fisher as Bridezilla of the Month. But that's just the beginning...
Factor in her upcoming nuptials to none other than Borat, her two best-selling trashy romance novels she wrote at age 18, and her stint as a pantomime, and Fisher's got the Bridezilla of the Month title all sewn up.
Bridezilla Bonus Tips: Not content to rest on her supporting actress laurels, Fisher is making bold moves for female lead comedians, piloting a project called "Groupies" with fellow comedienne and beloved Bridezilla Amy Poehler! Take that,Warner Brothers! Last but not least, she's starring as the irrepressible Becky Bloomwood in the upcoming Shopaholic movie, a character we all know was based on Bridezilla herself. Fierce!
Wednesday Name Brand Pronunciation: Catherine Malandrino
Catherine Malandrino
Pronunciation: cath-rihn mal-an-dree-noh
Depending on your channels of choice, you might have first tuned in and turned on to Catherine Malandrino after seeing the Sex And The City ep that took place entirely in her Soho shop, or maybe you caught her Project Runway guest spot. There's a reason she gets called up for high profile gigs like those. After a ten-year stint as head designer at Diane Von Furstenburg, the Grenoble-born Malandrino launched her own line to industry and celebrity acclaim - she landed the Sex And The City spot after a personal call from Sarah Jessica Parker, who loved her Parisian-influenced collection. With a recent launch into shoes, she's poised to take over your entire closet!
We love this fabulous red silk number because you can take it from work (classed up with a white cardigan) to a night out on the town (with saucy heels). For more Malandrino, hit Revolve, Shopbop, or her official site!
Bridezilla Gets Her Message Across
Win A Bachelorette Party - Or Just Have A Drink
Contest via Cocktails By Jenn, one of very favorite go-to lines for pre-mixed just add vodka good times. We say even if your bachelorette party is a living room affair with red cups, you can still up the sophistication factor with Cosmos for all.
An Even Easier Way To Make People Give You Presents You Want
Wedding Dress Designer Spotlight: Monique Lhuillier
Bridezilla Loves Big Bridal Jewels
Simple silhouettes and shots of smoky dark color are all en vogue for autumn wedding dresses, so why not give your bridal look a sparkly shot in the arm with some sculpture-sized jewels! For a wedding jewelry set that's posh but not precious, check out these Bridezilla picks from the ever-talented Tejani. Thanks to Bridal Bar for the inspiration.Bridezilla Bonus Tip: No need to search around on the site! Just click on the Bridal Collection and go straight to daring.
Bridezilla Wedding Flick of the Week: Sex and the City
In this spirit of the trick-or-treating month, this week's Friday Bridezilla post is half frock, half flick. Basically we have unearthed this sneak peek at the new Sex and the City movie coming out May 2008, in which the beloved Carrie Bradshaw debuts a fierce Vivienne Westwood wedding gown-and-feathers combo. The movie isn't coming out until spring, but the SATC cast still provides a satisfying feast of fall fashion inspiration with their avant garde finery. Bridezilla Bonus Tip: These photo stills are quite a treat, so here comes the trick! Bridezilla has it on good authority that this image of Carrie getting married is just part of the movie's dream sequence, and in fact isn't part of the real plot! Brilliant, Bridezillas are suckers for a good bridal bait-and-switch!
Bridezilla Something Blue: Benefit Bad Gal Mascara
If you are taking advantage of the season and having a sultry fall wedding full of cocktails and candlelight, maintain your edgy theme with a new twist on something blue: Benefit Bad Gal Blue mascara! Not only is this idea completely unique, the shade itself is universally flattering. According to the site, "Our deep-blue-violet mascara enhances your eyes: blue appear more blue; brown eyes more golden; and hazel eyes more lush green. It's new and it's totally for you. Go big, go BLUE!" Bridezilla couldn't have said it better herself!
The Finer Things In Life: The Very Best Luxury Airlines
Bridezilla Interviews SnapDragon Hair Couture
Still think snapdragons are the floral cousins of Venus fly traps? Silly Bridezilla! Watch this clip of Miss B interviewing the creators of Snapdragon, a twisty new hair product (and neat bridesmaid gift idea) made by twins who studied millinery in Britain. Interesting!
A Friday Dose of Escapism and Inspiration
What we like about Weddingbee is the real brides aspect of it, combining the voyeuristic nature of blogging with the focus of a niche site. It means you get all the wedding tips and tricks you could want with the added bonus of personal experience, perfect for inspiring your own wedding! We've spent the idle hours today browsing through the site, and we're ready to do the following things:
Continue Reading A Friday Dose of Escapism and Inspiration »Like The Barbie Dream House Only Better
A whole townhouse full of wedding inspiration? The upcoming and aptly-named Dream House makes this a reality at a posh Upper East Side address in gorgeous uptown Manhattan. Sponsored by powerhouse Conde Nast Bridal Media (they publish BRIDES, Modern Bride, Elegant Bride, Brides.com, and the Brides local magazines - we love Elegant Bride the best), this event opens on October 18th and lasts until mid-November with an impressively packed calendar in between. If anyone attends November 9th's Caterers, Cocktails, and Cakes Editor's Tea, take notes for us!
Continue Reading Like The Barbie Dream House Only Better »5 Steps to Avoiding "Starter Husband" Syndrome
We all know the scenario. One spouse, red-eyed and mottled with tears, asks in a shaky voice, "Why, why now? I mean, we're married. That's supposed to mean something." The other spouse is stoic, staring at the floor, mumbling "I just don't feel like this is right anymore. I need to be by myself again." The twist? Now the spouse who wants out is the woman, and the beseeching wreck is the starter husband she leaves in her red-soled wake.
Indeed, it's been known for a while that Bridezillas are the new bachelors, so some would say it was only a matter of time before we became the new serial monogamists too. According to the Marie Claire article on this subject,"Marriage is the new dating, and kids are the new marriage." While Bridezilla concedes this may be the case, we also believe Bridezillas can do better! Scroll down for 5 ways to avoid an "entry-level" marriage.
Continue Reading 5 Steps to Avoiding "Starter Husband" Syndrome »Science Breakthrough show Feminist Bridezillas have Best Marriages
What do Gloria Steinem and science have in common? The latter is now jumping on the liberal love bandwagon by asserting that feminists do indeed have happier marriages than non-feminists. Bridezilla of course already knows this, but here are details for the rest of you.
According to today's Science Daily article entitled "Feminism and Romance Go Hand in Hand,"....having a feminist partner was linked to healthier heterosexual relationships for women. Men with feminist partners also reported both more stable relationships and greater sexual satisfaction. According to these results, feminism does not predict poor romantic relationships, in fact quite the opposite." Word...forget whatcha huurrd.
Bridezilla Dream Destinations: Zurich
The Finer Things In Life: Yes, Sometimes We Eat
The Bridal Coif: Is The Updo Over?
Get Up Close and Personal With Fall 2007 Monique Lhuillier Trunk Shows
Manhattan Bridezilla Has Completely Understandable Reaction to Floral Screw-Up
After spending $28,000+ on flower arrangements for her ceremony, bride Elana Glatt was justifiably stunned to find the dark rust and green hydrangeas she'd requested for her centerpieces replaced by wilted hydrangeas in shades of pastel pink and green and stuffed into dusty vases. This time, florist Stamos Arakas chose the wrong Bridezilla to mess with - Glatt's day job is as a high-powered Manhattan attorney. Hell hath no fury like a litigious Bridezilla scorned.
Continue Reading Manhattan Bridezilla Has Completely Understandable Reaction to Floral Screw-Up »5 Diane Von Furstenburg Dresses for Every Wedding Phase
From the freshly launched fashion site Madison Gallery come five utterly wearable DVF dresses to make your wedding process that much easier. Like all DVF gowns, these dresses were Bridezilla-handpicked for the simplicity, chic uniqueness and throw-over-your-head comfort. Also, every single one could be dressed up or down with a change of shoes and jewelry. Fabulous!
The DVF Darren Dress: Perfect for Wedding Errands.
Face it, a Bridezilla in her prime has hours that would make grown businessmen shudder. While you are pounding the pavement 8 to 6 on the hunt for perfect peonies and an eleven-tier wedding cake that doesn't look "overdone," this crisp frock will make you feel pretty, clean and in control. What caught our eye about this dress was the careful fit that would look great on any Bridezilla body type, as well as the brilliant details. The mini-keyhole neckline has an optional hook and eye closure you can utilize at your discretion, and the subtle side pockets are ingenious for carrying the Bridezilla Trifecta: keys, compact, and credit card. Pair this perfect day dress with big tribal beads and flip-flops for a Bridezilla statement, or a dainty chain and kitten heels to go 'zilla incognita. Four more gorgeous pre-wedding gowns after the jump, so read on!
Wednesday Name Brand Pronunciation: Comme des Garcons
Comme des Garcons
Pronunciation: cahm day gar-sohn
Despite the French name (meaning "like boys"), avant-garde label Comme des Garcons originated in Tokyo, Japan. Founder and designer Rei Kawakubo first caught the attention of the fashion world with her debut Paris show in 1981, where she stunned French fashion critics with her unique vision of a distressed, asymmetrical, and largely monochromatic wardrobe in a futuristic collection that relied predominately on the color black. In the years since, the label's embraced a wider color palette but kept the edgy, progressive spirit that makes it stand out from the rest of the pack. Lucky Londoners get to visit the CDG emporium at the Dover Street Market, but until you get there, you can buy online at shops like Yoox.
We love this fabulous wedding white chiffon top for its artfully distressed edges, trading frothy excess for a look that's demure yet daring. Pair it with the matching skirt and skip the wedding dress altogether! (We're just kidding...mostly.)
Give Good Advice, Win Free Things
Bridezilla Dream Destinations: The Bohemian Rhapsody of Prague
Smart Ass Thongs: The Cheekiest Bridesmaids Gifts
Scented candles? So over it. Drawer sachets? Spare us. This week, Bridezilla is proud to present our new favorite bridesmaid gifts: stylish thongs from the Smart Ass Gals. After all, on the Big Day your ladies are sporting pinched, powdered and pinked complexions, but it's up to Bridezilla to spruce up her bridesmaids' second set of cheeks. How? As the Smart Gals logo puts it, with "some inspirational sass for your fantastic ass." Loves it!
What Bridezilla adores about these bridesmaid gifts is that-not only is each thong deliciously comfortable-but they are also each inscribed with a special sassy catchphrase or nickname to reflect the individual personalities of the smart, savvy women in Bridezilla's bridesmaid set. Practical gifts, instantly personalized!? Yes please! Your bridesmaids will thank you every time they pump gas in low-rises. Bridezilla's got one for each of your ladies, so please enjoy the (ahem) spread at Smart Ass. Psst, we couldn't resist mentioning there's one for Bridezilla! 
Monday Bridezilla Bites
Style Me Pretty links to a fabulous source for handmade wedding invitations: Black Pearl Press. We love the Spanish invitations (pictured) featured here.
Via Weddings By Socialites, check out these clever little Steady Sticks, elegant holders for champagne glasses for picnic-going Bridezillas.
Toasts and Tables heralds the arrival of Marc Jacobs fine china, our choice of wedding registry essential. Oh Marc, get out of our closets and onto our dinner table. (Just kidding...stay in our closets, too, we love you.)
Engagement Ring Spotlight: Quercus from Barneys
Movie stars like kooky kid names; Bridezillas prefers quirky ring names: enter the Quercus Topaz ring from Barneys. What's so Bridezilla-worthy about this Barneys beauty? Well, we especially like how, in the trendy sea of severe platinum solitaires, this ring radiates rosiness, warmth and light. At the same time, the sexy crust of diamonds provides this bauble just the right blinging boost. Made from smooth, opulent topaz instead of a glittery pointy diamond, this ring breaks the m