Use of term "Bridezilla"
I am tired of "bridezilla" and the fact that popular media seem to feel that it applies to any woman getting married now! The caption from Boston.com's pictures/coverage of the "Running of the Brides" just irked me..."Check out the lengths these brides (and bridezillas) will go to find the perfect dress at the Filene's Basement Bridal Event." None of the women in these pictures is acting like a "bridezilla", but they feel the need to sensationalize it the word of the hour.
The overuse of this word is making me sensitive to everything I say or type. I even questioned whether I should have mentioned the cheap, neon green bathmat in the other post for fear that someone think I'm just an insensitive snob who wants expensive, non-green gifts. And then I remembered on not on the Boston.com message board. Phew!
posted by Anonymous @ 12:27 PM
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Kelli,
I completly agree, that caption was rude. That poor woman in the picture just looking for a deal on a her bridal gown because she is getting hosed in every other area of her wedding by vendors and then the Globe and Boston.com has "bridezilla" under her picture.
To be honest, I think most of the women on the show "Bridezillas" are really not that bad, they are just stressed.
< sigh > Kelli, Kelli, green is the color of money, so of course no snobs would discriminate against it ;)
I didn't see that Running of the Brides thing, but I have to say that some of the girls who go there _are_ crazy... they horde dresses in order to bargain and elbow each other out of the way. Eek! Not very bridal behavior. But then there's just the nice girls who are looking for a bargain. Hard to avoid being lumped in with the crazies!
Off to pick up Tessa!
Yes, I hate that term. I think it should be changed to stresszilla! I'm freaking losing it. I can't decide on a venue, prices are overwhelming. If I go too cheap, then it's not my dream wedding. (not that I'm going crazy or anything). I can't stop focusing on cost, and my guest happiness. And I'm starting to not enjoy this at all anymore. ;-(
Tammy,
I understand. Take a deep breath and just focus on what you and your fiance want. Everything will fall into place, especially once you pick your place. It all works itself out somehow.
Thanks kelli. I know it's silly to get all worked up. I'm pretty much handling everything myself. My MOH is in PA, and my Mom in CA, so they aren't really able to help. It's been a bummer planning and not having someone to bounce ideas off of. My finace keeps saying "whatever you want" and while he's trying to be sweet, that just annoys me that he can't form an opinion on anything! I think he's afraid of upsetting me, but I can't do everything myself! I told him to look for a DJ. We'll see. LOL.
Tammy- We're here to be your proxy bridesmaids... bounce away :)
One thing I think I've learned- if YOU enjoy yourself, your guests will too. Hosts (and Brides & Grooms) set the tone for a party and the guests feed off of that, in my experience.
Thanks Cara! You are all more reliable than my own family! I love you guys!
All in favor of banning the use of "BRIDEZILLA" say aye!
Aye!!!
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