subject: Don't Let Them Call You Bridezilla [print this page] It is never flattering to be referred to as bridezilla. The term inspires images of a hideous, hairy creature in a wedding dress with a bouquet of wilting flowers. This picture is especially hard to handle when this is supposed to be the one day when you look like princess. To ensure that you don't end up being referred to as bridezilla, keep the following tips in mind.
Everyone Should Enjoy Your Wedding
The wedding service may be a traditional ceremony full of symbolism and traditional meaning, but the reception after wards is supposed to be a party to be enjoyed. This party may have taken thousands of dollars and months of work, but when the time comes for the party to begin, you won't be able to control what happens next. You will simply need to trust that everyone will do their job, and simply enjoy the party yourself.
When little things go wrong, such as the cake you ordered turns out to be chocolate instead of vanilla, you need to simply smile and move on. And the bigger the wedding, the more thing there are that can and sometimes do, go wrong. But having the wrong cake is no excuse to throw it at anyone or leave your reception in a huff. At the end of the day, a cake is just a cake. It didn't destroy your wedding or your life. Instead of falling apart, simply eat your cake and enjoy it.
There's No Such Thing As Perfect
Now we can move on to the idea of perfection. Every bride-to-be wants to plan the perfect wedding day. But no one can live up to that much pressure. Just remember that perfection is a goal rather than an attainable end result. The best way to get close to perfection is to make sure to plan ahead and keep track of all of your wedding details. However, once the day comes when you are ready to walk down the aisle, it's time to let it all go, take a breath, center yourself, and relax.
That Old Interview Smile
Think about the last time you had a job interview. You were nervous and dizzy, and felt like you were going to faint. You had to explain why you were leaving your last job while remaining politically correct and speaking positively about your boss, your colleagues, and your working conditions. These are the skills that you will need to use during your reception when your mother-in-law criticizes your hair or the best man starts telling raunchy stories over the microphone. Don't lose your cool. If you take out your frustration on the guests, you will find yourself branded a bridezilla for the rest of your life.
