How to Negotiate with Wedding Vendors (Bridezilla Style)

Most of us would spare no expense when it comes to the elusive perfect wedding. We want it all: the Vera Wang gown spun from flawless organza, a band that sounds just like Journey, a burgeoning Annie Leibovitz to snap a million pictures....

Some of us have been dreaming of this perfect wedding since we were twelve and Ken married Barbie in a ceremony surrounded by stuffed animals, Lego people, and a G.I. Joe.

Then why are we afraid to negotiate for our dream wedding? Because we don't want the vendor to walk away; because as women, we are preened to be sugar and spice and scared to state what we really want?

It doesn't matter why you've never negotiated. Learn with us as we navigate the unruly waters of wedding vendor negotiation.

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Posted by Amanda on 11/ 6/09 in Bridezilla Big Day Advice

Totally Bizarre Wedding Invitations

A wedding invitation should never illicit the response "oh.my.god." You're inviting guests to share the biggest day of your life. When they rip open the envelope and begin to check their mental calendar, they're already wondering if your wedding will be better than theirs and if you're going to have an open bar (worth attending) or chocolate fountain (meh).

If your invitations suck they will assume your wedding will suck.

Play it safe. Pick nothing on this list of 36 Bizarre Wedding Invitations and maybe guests will actually show up. And another note: a myspace invitation says you're a 17-year-old bride having a shotgun shindig. At least upgrade to Facebook!

Bridezilla's Three Favorites:

And they just keep getting better. Read the article and see more!

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Posted by Amanda on 11/12/09 in Bridezilla This Minute

Bridezilla Gives Thanks

A special thank you to our readers! Drink lots of wine, forget about the wedding and bridal bootcamps (if only for a day) and indulge in extra helpings of pumpkin pie. And laugh. Here's a special card from all of us to all of you. Enjoy!

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Posted by Amanda on 11/25/09 in Bridezilla This Minute

The 8 Worst Proposals, Ever

'Tis the season for proposals. The love of your life on bended knee under glittering snowfall and twinkling Christmas lights. You unwrap a special gift under mistletoe and say "yes" with a kiss, tears streaming down your face.

Please be aware: Proposals rarely live up to the romantic expectations fed to us by diamond advertisements. But few can be this bad. From the guy who fumbled the bauble on the Brooklyn Bridge to a proposal tattoo (say it in permanent ink!) to a staged police raid, these bad proposals will make your guy's casual prenup proposal (will you marry me? sign below) look like a love sonnet.

Bridezilla Presents 8 Proposals to Say No To

1. Police Raid Proposal

Want to bag a wife? All you have to do is stage a police raid. Jon S. Cardin, a State Delegate from Baltimore decided to propose to his girlfriend on a boat. Instead of a classic yacht and sunset proposal, he staged a heart-racing police raid. He wrangled a few police officers and helicopter units to pretend to ransack his boat and pull out a ring. In crime-ridden Baltimore. With taxpayer's money. This police-raid proposal ticked everyone off but her. She said yes!

2. Love is in the Air

Hajji, of Hackney, east London wanted to give his girlfriend the ultimate proposal. He tied an expensive ring in a helium balloon. You can probably guess what happened next. A gust of wind whisked away the balloon and the affection of his girlfriend, who demanded another ring.

3. Rejected in Front of Thousands

This is why you don't do the sports proposal. First, there's absolutely nothing romantic about screaming fans, beer bellies, sweat, and spit (unless you're in the bedroom). This poor sap is rejected in front of an entire crowd. Court-side ticket holders could see tears forming in the corners of his eyes. Listen to the announcers as they give the proposal fail play-by-play. Ouch.

4. Proposal in Permanent Ink

Somewhere there's a Caroline Summers with a "no" tattooed on her back.

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Posted by Amanda on 11/30/09 in Bridezilla Hall of Fame