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The Five Stages of a Bridezilla
Anyone who has been around an anxious bride-to-be knows it can be a little bit like tiptoeing through a mine field. You're constantly on edge, unsure of whether the next words out of your mouth are going to unleash a furious storm of rage from the "lovely bride" that will leave you shaking your head and wondering why you ever thought calling her dress "a bit tight" was a good idea in the first place. We're not saying Bridezilla is actually a bad person, just someone who wants "her day" to be special at any cost. And, with all the stress and planning that goes into a wedding, it's no surprise that some people will tend to handle it a little bit better than others.
At one point or another, everyone will come into contact with a bride, and if you're unfortunate enough to find yourself face to face with a full blown bridezilla then understanding the stages they go through can make a huge difference in whether you're left standing once their reign of terror has run its course. Here are the five stages of a bridezilla.
Stage 1 -- The Quiet Before the Storm
In her default state, the bride is relatively optimistic about the prospect of planning her wedding. The entire day is a blank slate of possibilities, and she holds the key to piecing everything together into a breathtaking portrait or perfection. (Or, at the very least, something that will make her friends jealous.)
Stage 2 -- Trying Not to Explode
This is where the reality starts to set in. The bride begins to realize that no matter how much time is devoted to planning and preparation, there will be plenty of things that go horribly awry. Cake orders get mixed up, alterations need to be made, family isn't always cooperative, and worst of all, the groom probably isn't nearly as concerned with any of the snags as he should be.
Stage 3 -- Bridezilla Reaches the Breaking Point
This is where things can begin to get extremely uncomfortable for anyone in a three mile radius. With all the stress and anxiety, there will come a tipping point that sends everything over the edge. It might be something seemingly innocuous, or it might be an egregious offense, but either way, it will cause all the pent up stress and frustration to boil over.
Bridezilla Broadcast: New Harajuku Lovers at Heels.com!
Bridezilla broadcast: summer fashion has officially arrived! On an otherwise dreary Monday, we were ecstatic to find out that Heels.com relaunched Gwen Stefani's fab Harajuku Lovers line! These hot heels instantly lifted our bridezilla spirits. Sky-high wedges and peep toes....strappy sandals and polka dots...leather and canvas and more, oh my!
And since this is bridezilla, we should mention that the Harajuku Lovers line is ideal for spring, wedding-related soirees: bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and garden bridesmaid luncheons. They're also good for strutting around your apartment, admiring how fierce your legs look. Your choice.
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You Might Be a Bridezilla If... (Part Two)
21 Signs You're a Bridezilla
1.) You got your wedding gown before the engagement ring. And it came from Milan.
2.) You imported rare tropical flowers from Fiji for your bouquet. You told everyone it's because you love the way they look. Secretly, you wanted to make sure no one but a far-away Fijian could get the same wedding flowers.
3.) You whine the bridezilla mantra: "it's my day," to anyone who will listen. Even your chihuahua, Princess Cuteness turns away when you say it.
4.) Everything from your wedding cake to your fingernails is jewel-encrusted.
5.) You can't say "VFW Hall" without snickering.
6.) You were banned from having your wedding in a church because you suggested they replace a sacred statue with a life-size portrait of you.
7.) You've had 17 hair and make-up run-throughs (and counting). You text your stylist pictures of updos everyday. She has ceased taking your texts.
8.) You fired at least one wedding planner because of negligence. Who doesn't accept calls at 4:00 a.m.?
9.) You held an open casting call for "rosy-cheeked flower girls with prior wedding experience." Your sniffling niece with the underbite just won't do.
10.) You're on your second Maid of Honor. The first one mysteriously vanished after she refused to get John Mayer to "perform" at your bachelorette party.
11.) Your cake costs more than your mortgage.
12.) Your cake weighs more than you do.
13.) Your cake is an exact replica of yourself.
14.) When someone asks, "What does the groom-to-be want?" you chuckle.
15.) You replaced the size-12 tag in your gown with a size 6.
16.) You demand that the photographer only snap pictures of your good side. When he asks "What side is that?" you smash his camera.
17.) Your veil is hand-spun from real angel hair.
18.) Your getaway vehicle is a unicorn.
19.) You were escorted out of Macy's because you refused to put down the registry scan gun.
20.) Like the Great Wall of China, your wedding is visible from space.
21.) You read this blog religiously!
Keep it going. Comment below with your own "You Might Be a Bridezilla...."
Monday Bridezilla Bites
Happy Monday! Celebrate with our small plates and bachelor-party poll. First things first, bridezilla wants to boast a little. We made BrideTide.com's Top 100 Wedding Blogs to Follow in 2009. It brings attention to the best bridal blogs and we're honored to be on the list. Check it out and see which bridal blogs you should be following in 2009.
TV fans should Scoop this delicious little secret. An ABC insider confirmed that Lost and Grey's Anatomy will film wedding episodes. The article hints that Grey's Derek and Meredith will finally take the plunge and that the wedding will happen on May 7 - in celebration of the show's 100th episode. Another insider confirms that Lost is currently filming a wedding episode that will air during the show's two-hour finale on May 13. Comment below with your predictions!
Bridezilla wants to know: Have you set "rules" for his bachelor party? Are you laissez faire when it comes to your guy or do you plan to wear a wig and spy? Some bridezillas set serious ground rules - like no strippers within 100 feet - while others could care less. Take our Monday poll and voice your opinion.
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