Let’s talk Bridezilla.

Bridezilla: I dislike the term, plain and simple.

It conjures up images of Brides running around like screaming mimis - yelling, pouting and bearing their “all about me attitude” in its most raw state. A couple of years ago there was a special TV documentary on Bridezillas. I tuned in and watched as vendors were put in their place, family members found themselves in the eye of the storm and the Brides went ballistic when the smallest of things went wrong. A bunch of spoiled brats and princesses darted across the screen. The whole premise of the show made me cringe so I promptly turned it off.

I have never met a Bridezilla (as depicted in the TV documentary) - I’m lucky - in close to 17 years I’ve had minimal moronic spastics as clients. But I'll be honest - there have been a few along the way that have worn on my patience.

I had a few quick conversations with other Wedding Vendors about this and here's what they came up with - five qualities that may suggest a "less-than-desirable-Bride".

In the broadest sense, Brides considered high maintenance are ones who exhibit the following behaviour(s);

1. They are always late to appointments...
This excuses the five or ten minute latecomers - I'm talking 20 minutes plus...

2. They have champagne tastes on a beer budget...
You have to start somewhere in your vision for your Wedding - but be realistic...if you know that a $ 10K budget for your Wedding Flowers is not possible, then don't expect the "Preston Bailey" over the top designer look...

3. They are inflexible
Allow yourself to think outside of the box and really listen to your vendor's suggestions - we are professionals and may have a great idea to save you time and money...

4. They demand alot of your time....
Remember that most Wedding Vendors have multiple clients and in order for us to best service all our clients, time is valuable....as is your time...

5. They can’t make up their mind on anything....
This usually happens to a small degree with most Brides, especially in the beginning stages of organizing - at some point you need to decide on things...

Of course all of us have exhibited some of these traits at some point in our lives, but the accumulation of this energy prevents us vendors of doing our absolute BEST for you Brides. There is an Art to bringing together your Vendors, style, vision and long list of wants for your Wedding, without it becoming a stressful exercise.