Thursday, February 7, 2008

Run for the hills! It's bridezilla!

dear von hottie,

First of all, you're pretty.

But enough about you. My girlfriend and I got engaged on new years eve. It was super romantic and she is the best. The thing is that I'm a little worried about her turning into a bridezilla. I never would have thought that she had it in her, but ever since I put that ring on her finger she's had a funny glint in her eye that twinkles when she looks at "Martha Stewart Weddings". von Hottie, how does one stave off a bridezilla?

signed,
engaged and worried

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Dear Engaged,

Congratulations!

Many couples find it very easy to get carried away during the wedding planning process. The important thing is to keep it all in perspective.

You should sit down with your bride-to-be and make a list of the top five things that are important to you both about your wedding. Most likely those things will run along the lines of friends, family, laughter, good food and an infinite supply of champagne (oh wait, that's my wedding!). As you plan your special day, if something doesn't directly enhance your experience of the top five things you want at your wedding, cut it. After all, the only people who will notice whether or not you have custom monogrammed chair covers are you and your bride. Your guests just want to be comfortable and spend time celebrating with you.

That said, if there is some detail that doesn't matter to you, but your bride really wants it and it's within your budget, let her have it. It will make her happy. Things like napkin colors and invitation fonts really aren't worth fighting over anyway.

May you and your bride find all the happiness you deserve.

Love,

von Hottie.

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