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Win Free Tickets to Wedding at the Palace!
All brides want to feel like princesses during their wedding planning. That's why Bridezilla.com is giving away two free tickets to the Wedding Salon at The Palace at Somerset Park, New Jersey. Be the first to comment below and win tickets to this incredible luxury bridal showcase. With A-list vendors and 30 sprawling acres of beautifully landscaped lawn, the New Jersey edition of the world-renowned Wedding Salon is not to be missed. This year's event will even feature an Exclusive Vera Wang Bridal Fashion Show! The show takes place Wednesday June 25th from 3p.m. to 8 p.m. If you live in the New Jersey area or have been stocking up your frequent flier miles for a wedding fashion extravaganza such as this, comment below!
The Best New Honeymoon Destination No One Knows About
In their quest for "romance," Bridezillas are often forced to choose between sharing their honeymoons with pasty, speedo-clad tourists or drinking their weight in Malibu rum at some HoneymoonsRUs all-inclusive resort. What happened to truly uncultivated, exotic scenery and smoldering, uninhibited abandon with the one you love? You don't have to pay a fortune at Turtle Island to experience this sort of Adam and Eve exhilaration. Below, Bridezilla reveals the most remote, romantic honeymoon destination that will make you the winner of all your Bride Wars.
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Experience the unspoiled sensuality of Vietnam
Hello Mrs Saigon-zilla! For a honeymoon you'll be talking about long after you traded in your scooters for his and hers rocking chairs, visit Vietnam. Bridezillas-in-the-know flock to this up-and-coming honeymoon destination for its pristine waters, unspoiled beaches, and verdant forests. Thanks to recent innovations, Vietnam has sexy resorts that are way less Platoon and way more Blue Lagoon. Plus, you'll get mad props for not going the traditional (see boring) Bermuda route.
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Must Do: Junk Cruise Halong Bay
No, cruising a junk ship doesn't mean you're going to be pushing garbage around on a barge. A junk ship is an ancient Chinese sailing vessel and more breathtaking than your newest pair of Manolos. You and your new spouse can snuggle in a private cabin while taking in fews of Halong Bay. On some junk ship cruises, you can rent out a kayak for a better view of sea caverns and wildlife.
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Must Shop: Ben Thanh Market
As the largest city in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City (commonly known as Saigon) boasts some serious shopping. But if you only have time for a one-stop shop, let it be at Ben Thanh Market. Located downtown, it is universally recommended as the end-all, be-all for scoring cool collectibles and bargain souvenirs. With over 300 stalls, you'll find knock off-designer purses, fresh from the sea eel, and even some odd curiosities, like snake wine. Since you are after all, on your honeymoon, don't desert your new hubby and battle for bags, stroll through the market together and find furniture for your new nest.
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Must Eat: Everything
What's more romantic than sharing a bowl of Pho with your beloved? Vietnam is known throughout the world for Asian and French culinary delights. To get a taste of Paris without ever leaving Saigon, step into La Fourchette French Restaurant. And to sample traditional Vietnamese fare and seafood, step into Cha Ca La Vong, known as a rite of passage for tourists. After the honeymoon, you and your husband will be saying, "oh pho sho'," in no time.
Carrie "Bridezilla" Bradshaw: How the New Sex and the City Movie is Shattering the Glass Slipper
Her wild-eyed bouquet bashing of Mr. Big. Her coy, downcast eyes as she manipulatively wheedles an unplanned marriage proposal. Her steady blind eye to all the groom's concerns as she marches resolutely toward the ceremony in a big, flashy, couture dress. Having just viewed the Sex and the City movie, we couldn't help but wonder: is Carrie Bradshaw the biggest Bridezilla of all?
Like most women, Carrie starts out innocently enough. After a no-frills proposal (we think she read our guide to Inducing I Do) she blithely eschews a diamond ring in favor of a bigger closet and determines to wear a "sweet" little suit from Goodwill for her ceremony. But when all is said and done, Carrie, like so many brides who get caught up in the wedding whirlwind, is standing in a decadent couture gown, surrounded by doting bridesmaids, throwing a fit over cell phones as she is about to be jilted by the man who's wedding concerns she's summarily steamrolled.
When you think about it, Carrie is a Bridezilla pretty much from page one. She coyly coerces a proposal that was clearly not what Mr. Big had in mind. She embarrasses him with a flashy, 200-guest ceremony when all he wanted was something simple. And when he calls her the night before to talk out his wedding misgivings, Carrie gives him a cruise-director pep-talk, not the consoling empathetic ear of a soulmate.
But...she's not bad. Not really. All the things Carrie does are things pretty much any bride has done (minus the Manolos and the Vogue Spread, natch). As always, Miss Bradshaw has a knack for breaking down stereotypes about women, and this movie arguably topples the most au courant of all. What the Sex and the City the series did for mistresses, the Sex and the City the movie does for Bridezillas. It humanizes them, honing in on the inexorable factors to show that, no matter how outlandish, any other behavior seem impossible under the circumstances. It brilliantly draws out the ugliest consequences (Natasha's accident, Carrie's altar-jilting) and the most dreamily impossible results (Carrie and Big ending up together, Carrie and Big ending up together.) As Carrie so forlornly puts it over her Valentine's Day dinner with Miranda, "I let the wedding get bigger than Big." If that's not the universal apologetic of Bridezillas everywhere, we don't know what is.
Hopefully, with the help of women's most humane heroine, Sex and the City will contribute to a more sympathetic portrayal of Bridezillas, and put an end to the flame-breathing harpies of We TV once and for all.
5 Most Quirky-Adorable Movie Love Scenes
Boy meets girl. Boy and girl have falling out. Boy chases girl on motorcycle for rainy make-out session make-up. Sure, sweet-but-predictable rom coms can scratch a certain itch, but sometime you're in the mood for something a little less prototypical. Here, Bridezilla brings you the five most moving, magical, and off-the-cuff love scenes from our favorite quirky heroes. Not a red rose to be seen, so read on!
5 La Vita E Bella.
It takes a moment to get to the red-carpet-in-the-rain scene, but gawd, is it worth it! Plus, this clip helps set up the brutishness of Dora's current love against Guido's magical amour. Awww.....4 Stranger Than Fiction.
This scene feels almost shockingly sweet against its wry, offbeat plot. But one thing's for sure: you will never, ever look at baked goods, or IRS agents, the same. Bonus points to old Harold for standing firm in the face of Miss Pascal's withering scorn.
3Big Fish.
The magical surrealism surrounding this moment makes it the single best depiction of "Love at First Sight" ever. We want to go bury ourselves in daffodils right now.2 Love Actually.
SWOOON. When the smolderingly hot Peter shows up on the gorgeous Juliet's doorstep on Christmas Eve, it has got to be the most endearing post-modern proclamation of love evah! Shakespeare be durrned.1 Say Anything.
No quirky-adorable love scene round-up would be complete without everyone's favorite black sheep, Lloyd Dobbler, with his boom box and his trench coat. Timeless! Plus, this is still possibly the best love song in the world.Get 50% 0ff Bridezilla Thongs
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Spotlight on Bridal Party Purses: Judith Leiber
Handbags make the woman, and Bridezilla's Big Day is no exception! From bridesmaids to flower girls to Bridezilla herself, every lady needs the perfect purse to tote on the big day. And for such elaborate bags, Bridezilla is looking no further than Judith Leiber. The Hungarian crafter of haute couture handbags is as visionary in her field as Bridezilla is in the field of say, champagne fountains. In fact, every First Lady since 1953 has carried a Leiber handbag to the Presidential Inauguration, as have smoking stylezillas like Sarah Jessica Parker and Nichole Kidman. In other words, there's no better handbag to instantly propel Bridezilla to the class of company she deserves! Best of all, Leiber handbags are one of the few luxury products handmade in America (Leiber emigrated in 1948), so Bridezilla can buy high and still feel great about herself. Below, Bridezilla's picks for bridal party purses.
Flower Girl Purse Pick. Forget butter cream. A flower girl fit for a Bridezilla prefers Australian crystals as her frosting of choice. This adorable cupcake purse may look familiar as the purse the lovely Lily carried in the Sex and the City movie. Sure, that one caused some trouble, but all Bridezillas know: blame the man, not the accessories! Complete your flower girl's look with this utterly adorable cupcake purse and you will have a devoted attendant for all your ceremony needs!
Bridesmaid Purse Pick. This posh satin purse would look fabulous with any bridesmaid dress, while the bejeweled butterfly adds just the right touch of Bridezilla glam. Your girls will look gorgeous carrying their chic swarm of handbags down the aisle, and will get butterflies every time they pull out these beautiful bridesmaid gifts.
See which of Leiber's Australian Crystal handbags we chose for Bridezilla after the jump!
The Wedding Salon at Somerset: It's not too late to RSVP!
If you missed your chance to win bridal expo tickets to The Palace at Somerset Park, NJ, there's still time to RSVP for this fabu event taking place June 25. Wedding Salon has graciously agreed to offer a discount to Bridezilla readers, so hurry quick to indulge in a few of Bridezilla's favorite things: champagne and cake tasting, hair and makeup consultations, luxury goodie bags, and a show-stopping Vera Wang fashion show.
RSVP With Code: WedBlogNJ08P at www.WeddingSalon.com.Tickets are $25.00 (a $50.00 savings) and are good for two!
Top 5 Most Breathtaking Bridal Gowns of All Time
Organza. Taffeta. Tulle. Some people swoon at the site of magnificent art, but for Bridezillas, it's all about the dress. These five clips draw from history, cinema and cartoon culture to unveil the most extravagant, most fabulous, and most ridiculously expensive bridal gowns in existence. Keep an ambulance on call just in case you faint from all the fabulousness.
5Funny Face
There's nothing funny about this famous ballerina-length bridal gown, it's simply stunning. Who wears a bridal dress better than Audrey Hepburn? No one. But please stop crying Audrey, you're getting tears all over it.4Cinderella
Sure, the outdated fairytale plot might make you heave. But her ball gown actually twinkles when she twirls. And no, those aren't sequins. That's dress magic.
Three more jaw-dropping wedding gowns after the jump, so keep reading!
The Funniest Wedding Invitation We've Ever Seen, Ever
Make way for Mil-zilla! Thank you to WeddingsBySocialites for this priceless post.
The Only Wedding Planning Book Worth Buying
A lesser bride might be content with a slim volume of trendy wedding tips, but Bridezillas will not settle for anything less than the godmother wedding planning book. Plus, carrying this considerable tome will give you those elusive Angelina arms you've been wanting for your strapless dress.
A Few Wedding Planning Gems Inside:
- Never Plan a Wedding During Daylight Savings Weekend
- Bridal Bodyguards-Mindy appoints a lookout to make sure her bride doesn't see any other bride on the Big Day. We concur!
- As you scout for your location, don't forget to case the bathroom situation and figure out if there's enough power on site to supply your whole event.
- Use photo booth photography to make your Save the Date cards.
- Don't forget your wedding shopping underwear! (Trying on wedding gowns is not a private experience)
Not blowing your budget on bridal magazines and picking up this timeless tome instead? Bridezilla calls that a "Weiss'' Investment. Bridezilla Bonus Tip: This book makes a great heirloom to hand down to future bridal generations.
Monster Mother-in-Laws: Which One Do You Have?
When your title was "girlfriend," his mom couldn't be more thrilled. Until her darling son put a ring on your finger. The first time you opened that wedding planning book, she went from charming to crazy. Why? No one is really sure. Although the mystery of the monster mother in law was never solved, we do know they fall into a couple of classic categories.
Roseanne Conner The show ended before we could see what Roseanne would do if DJ 
brought home a bridezilla. But when Becky eloped with Mark, Roseanne went into full insult-slinging action. Roseanne is truly the MIL from hell. How to deal? Before you sprinkle arsenic in her cookies, have a talk with hubby. A good groomzilla would never let his mother blatantly insult his wife. If she persists, develop a whip-quick wit of your own. As long as you're not the first one to throw the punches, she's fair game.
Norma Bates from Psycho This woman can't handle her son's coming of age. The over-mothering will commence the moment you're promoted to fiance. She's a space invader and will stop at nothing to make her mark on bridezilla territory. Be prepared for middle-of-the-night phone calls and unannounced visits. Set some boundaries and make them clear the moment she steps out of line. Example: "Hey, MIL, I know you were planning to take groomzilla underwear shopping today, but I would like to be the one to pick out his boxers. And I'd appreciate if you would not call past midnight. Your wilted hydrangea garden is not an emergency."
Ann Landers The advice-giving MILzilla is harmless compared to the others. But if she suggests one more time that you switch laundry detergents or comes by to give another tetrazzini tutorial, you're going to snap. A Landers-eske MIL reveals her overbearing side during the first stages of wedding planning. If she arrives to your home with a list of wedding djs or a catalog of wedding gifts, run. Actually, a simple thanks, but no thanks should do.
Vote below and let us know which type of MILZilla you have.
Continue Reading Monster Mother-in-Laws: Which One Do You Have? »Bridezilla Ballot: The Bridal Boutique Cover Charge
Try this on for size-if you can afford it. In the past, bridal salons may have requested a modest, fully-refundable deposit for trying on gowns-similar to a damage deposit in a hotel. Now though, some bridal salons' business models are mirroring that of recent ludicrous airline restrictions instead. Look at a gown? Fine. Try it on? Oh, that will cost you.
For example, one Australian store is currently charging $350 for the bridal shop's two-visit "consultation." That's more than the average psychiatrist, just for being able to try on bridal gowns! Then again, trying on a really, really pretty Vera wang A-line sheath could beat the mood boosting benefits of some shriveled old shrink any day....
Are there really major problems with roving droves of un-engaged women hell bent on the high of bridal-gown dress-up? Or is the fee just a ploy to trap you into buying a gown from a certain vendor, since that's often the only way to get the deposit refunded? Bridezilla wants to know, is this bridal gown try-on fee a total rip-off? Or do bridal shops have a right to safeguard against tulle trespassers? Weigh in here!
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