Bridezillas are alive and out there

I am sure that all of you are familiar with the term of Bridezilla. It is not a funny term, but one that is a very real truth. There are actually brides out there that morph into something totally out of character during the wedding planning process. They think that they need to control every aspect of their wedding and whoa to anyone who gets in their way.

I find this dilemma very disturbing. Why would a person knowingly want to hurt the loved ones in their life just for that one day? And yes, they do it knowingly, because they have control over themselves, they just choose to ignore it for the "event's sake." I have had brides scream at me, drunk and disgusting, crying and out of control, cuss, curse, and threaten me. Everyone in their path feels the wrath. It is just not a pretty scenario.

This is where hiring professionals is a good thing, but then letting the professionals do their job, is the best. We study up in our industry so that we are up on the newest ideas and styles. We hone our craft so that we deliver a quality product at a fair price. We choose to reinvest money back into our companies so that we have the latest equipment, fashions, or decorations for your event. We read, attend classes, go to conventions and study under other professionals so that we can give you our very best. So whenever a bride and groom tell me that they can do it themselves and better, I have to marvel and say, "Really? How many hours a week do you study for this particular job? How many years have you been working at planning a wedding? How lucky that you know all of the vendors, can figure out the time lines, itineraries, and such." Most people can't plan a dinner party let alone a wedding for 300 yet for their wedding they suddenly become an expert.

I have actually given away what I do to lucky drawing winners at bridal shows. To date, I have had 7 couples turn me down because they all said, "We can do it ourselves better." "My family says that I don't need a wedding planner. They will do it." "We can handle our wedding just fine."
I am giving away a $2500 wedding planning and decorating package; complete with all planning, decorating the head table (at my expense), unlimited phone and email help, notes and detailed lists all designed to help you plan and execute a perfect day. I will come the day of the wedding and make sure that your day is everything that you have ever wanted it to be.
I get turned down! It is free! No strings attached. No pressure, no bullying, nothing but simply wanting to create beautiful weddings. And I get turned down all the time.
One bride won the prize at one of my spring shows. She heard her name called, then shrugged her shoulders and walked away from the prize. This happens more often than not. Unbelievable!