I think brides get a bad name. I blame this on TV. They’re steroetypified as irrational, hysterical, demanding, spoiled brats who frequently display ridiculous theatrics. In my experience this is really not the case. I’ve met dozens of pleasant, beautiful, organized, and creative brides who have been a delight to work with. It’s really not fair to brides out there that a few bad apples are giving the rest a bad name. And I honestly think it’s silly that brides are almost being given permission to lash out at those around them by the example set for them on TV.
As I got my sweat on yesterday at the gym I saw a promo for an episode of the Anderson Cooper show on CBS. I was incredulous at what I saw. I even popped my headphones out of my ears for a sec so that Awolnation’s Knights of Shame wouldn’t drown out the good bits. Here’s the promo:
I searched in vain around the interwebz to be able to catch the full production of this show. I unfortunately wasn’t able to find it, but I think I learned enough from the promo. However, as I searched for the particular clip I was looking for, I just kept stumbling over more and more and more clips of outrageous bridal behavior. If you were to take the internet as a cue you might think this behavior was rampant. I don’t think that’s true, thank heaven! My theory is that shows like Bridezillas have given entitled and spoiled women everywhere permission to act like beasts and carry this behavior to new heights. I mean… if you’re terrible enough, you JUST MIGHT get on TV. And who doesn’t want that, right??? While, I agree that it makes for great TV, it doesn’t make for good life… and I’d even like to assert that it doesn’t make for a great marriage. I mean… would you want to be the man that’s stuck with that kind of nightmare behavior??
As I pondered this bride Alyssa on Anderson Cooper’s show I realized how blessed I’ve been with chill, relaxed, low maintenance, no nonsense, fantastic brides! I think that my personality attracts the kind of bride that wants to have a fun celebration of her love. Not the kind of woman that would demand her bridesmaids go through painful dental procedures in order to look good enough for her wedding.
So, consider this a PSA/Love Letter/Thank You Note.
- PSA: I don’t do drama. I do nice, fun, cool, and relaxed.
- Love Letter: I LOOOOOOOVE my brides. I think you’re fantastic and sweet and I can’t believe how many beautiful wonderful people I have met through my job. I’m so glad that you ladies have proven the TV stereotype to be hilariously wrong.
- Thank You Note: Brides, thanks for being so cool! Thanks for giving me creative space, trust, and sharing your life with me. Thank you for going out of your way to recommend me to your cool, fun, relaxed friends. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I couldn’t be more blessed!
If you’re the kind of bride who enjoys drama and throwing tantrums, I’m probably not the photographer you’re looking for. But, I’d be happy to suggest some disorganized and unprofessional photographers to you so that you can get that extra bit of conflict I’m sure you’re looking for. (I kid, I kid…)
Share your favorite bridal horror stories below in the comment section. Tell me how you were able to keep your cool in the stress of your wedding. Tell me what you would suggest to other brides who are struggling to keep their demands in check. I’d love to hear what you have to say! Happy Friday!!
I’m sure I even said it as recently as a couple of weeks ago. hehehe
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