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Bridezillas

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Mikeymoo12 · 01/05/2021 20:40

I always read the bridezilla threads on here a bit in shock at the behavior of some brides! And also a bit addicted to reading them. Does anyone have any bridezilla tales they are willing to share? (Forgive me if I have posted this in the wrong section as this is my first time starting a thread!)

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Lockheart · 01/05/2021 20:43

Who are you writing an article for?

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Mikeymoo12 · 01/05/2021 20:45

Oh I never thought it would come across like that. I'm not a journalist! I'm actually getting married and was talking to a friend about bridezillas and the different things we had read

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UrsulaTee · 01/05/2021 20:46

Hmm

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Mikeymoo12 · 01/05/2021 20:51

I have posted on mumsnet before just never started a thread before. Not sure how to prove I'm not a journalist without a screenshot of the WhatsApp with my friend saying I love a good bridezilla story 😂

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Lockheart · 01/05/2021 20:54

But why would you not just google "bridezilla stories" if that's what you wanted? Rather than coming to a forum looking for fresh content...

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Mikeymoo12 · 01/05/2021 21:00

Because I like reading the threads on mumsnet 🤷‍♀️ and I just thought it was a good place to ask. I'm laughing a bit at the thought of me been an investigative journalist whilst I'm sat with my cats with the kids in bed and I've not yet turned the TV over from kids channels 😂😂 I was just genuinely been a bit of a nosey cow at other peoples stories but I will just go off and Google now

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RampantIvy · 01/05/2021 21:02

I enjoy a good bridezilla thread as well. Ignore the unfriendly posts.

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Mikeymoo12 · 01/05/2021 21:05

Thank you! I know I've read a couple on here recently which had got me wanting to hear more. Its got me scared in case I turn into one so I keep asking everyone if I'm behaving reasonably 😂

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Checkingout811 · 01/05/2021 21:06

A very close family member insisting I attend one of her dress fittings despite my DS, then aged 18 months, being in hospital with a very serious illness. Then having an absolute fit when I refused.
I forgive her now, her wedding was the centre of her world and she wasn’t yet a parent. She’s now a mother and is mortified at her behaviour. But at the time I hated her and told her I didn’t want to be her bridesmaid or even attend her wedding.

Llamallamadingdong · 01/05/2021 21:07

I love a good bridezilla story but I think most of what I’d have to offer is tame.

I did once have a friend (well, no longer friend now) who kicked off about her hen party because I was 6 months pregnant and the people at one of those high ropes type places weren’t going to let me climb. Unreasonable not to let a pregnant woman wear a harness and climb some trees apparently...

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Mikeymoo12 · 01/05/2021 21:28

@Checkingout811

A very close family member insisting I attend one of her dress fittings despite my DS, then aged 18 months, being in hospital with a very serious illness. Then having an absolute fit when I refused. I forgive her now, her wedding was the centre of her world and she wasn’t yet a parent. She’s now a mother and is mortified at her behaviour. But at the time I hated her and told her I didn’t want to be her bridesmaid or even attend her wedding.
I hope your little one is okay now. I'm glad your friend has realised though
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Dothepropeller21 · 01/05/2021 21:52

I had a friend demand an abroad hen do and wanted a specific, expensive destination, but didn't want to pay for herself. We chose a cheaper destination so people could actually afford to attend and she made it clear she was very disappointed with her free holiday.
She then requested a wedding advent calendar so all of the bridesmaids had to buy gifts for her to open everyday in the month before the wedding.
The final straw was when she told all of the bridesmaids they must have spray tans for the wedding. My dress was floor length and went to my neck, only arms and face were showing so I asked if I could just use fake tan. No she was worried about it being uneven. I have never had a spray tan in my life and honestly don't feel comfortable standing almost nude infront of someone getting one, but agreed if she wanted to pay for it I would do it for her. Well, all hell broke loose with how selfish I was being expecting her to pay. She had spent a fortune on our hair, makeup, dresses etc... bear in mind I was getting married a few months later and had bought all the dresses, makeup, hair etc. This is only a short list of how crazy she got. If I'm ever asked to be bridesmaid again, I will turn it down. Not to mention how it cost me financially and with holiday leave for dress shopping etc.

Arrierttyclock · 01/05/2021 21:55

The bride kicked off that I looked more like a bride than her after she chose to have a gold wedding dress and decided the BMs should wear nude. Then she wouldn't let the photographer take any photos of us. She's psycho . Currently on her third marriage at 33

RampantIvy · 01/05/2021 23:13

The trouble is that bridezillas get away with it because everyone around them anables their bad behaviour.

I would love to see some stories where they get called out on their behaviour or where people stand up to them and say no.

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Mikeymoo12 · 02/05/2021 07:03

@RampantIvy

The trouble is that bridezillas get away with it because everyone around them anables their bad behaviour.

I would love to see some stories where they get called out on their behaviour or where people stand up to them and say no.

Yes how do they get away with it!
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