Wedding Notes: Beautiful Bride or Bridezilla?
A beautiful bride is one that is just that: beautiful inside and out! The ideal bride-to-be is a charming, glowing, happy individual who sees the world through the traditional rose-colored glasses. Unfortunately, the actions of some of her "sisters", who may have earned the 21st century media title of "Bridezilla", tarnish that view of a bride. There is even a TV show dedicated to featuring these types of brides at their worst.
However, we want our brides to be happy! We want them to have fun experiencing the joys of wedding planning while leaving the heavy duty work to us. We also want to allow them the ability to focus on the warm thoughts from relatives and guests who see her at her very best- gracious and focused on others. the best bride is one who shares her happiness with family and friends in a genuine way. We have to believe that no one wants to be referred to as a "Bridezilla". How embarrassing is that?
Here are some areas and behaviors for you- the bride to be- to avoid if you don't want to wear the reptillian title.
Non-stop wedding talk is exhausting- for both you and your friends. It is good that you have enthusiasm for the upcoming nuptials, but not everyone else is focused on your big day as much as you are. Keep the perspective and realize as one guest states, "The world is still turning outside of the bride's wedding realm." Your wedding is our focus at Elegant Beginnings, but not everyone necessarily shares that focus 24/7. So relieve the stress from yourself and others by talking about something everyone can relate to like their plans for Halloween!
Realize that the "me first" attitude is unbecoming. People wish you well and want you to be happy, but it is unrealistic to expect everyone within your social circle to drop everything to focus on your wedding. That is why you have us! We can provide that focus to you at any time. :)
Avoid going well over your budget. Experts say that "spending excessively to achieve what is perceived as perfection is bridezilla behavior." Let our experienced consultants help you manage your budget and produce a fabulous wedding withing those constraints.
Don't expect preferential treatment. Be courteous to vendors and allow us to use our relationship with them to ensure the best service. If you have hired a professional to provide a service at your wedding, respect their skill and expertise and treat them as the professional they are.
Keep in mind the family, friends, and fiancee. No plans or details are worth ignoring the most important people in your life. Cherish this time you have to share the moment with them, making sure not to block them out of your life because you are overwhelmed with the wedding. Let us take care of that. Let us worry about the details, while you spend time with the ones you love.
Until next Monday!
Lacey
