It isn’t every day that a wedding vendor feels the need to bring up an awkward experience publicly on their Facebook page.. but when the bride leaves a scathing Facebook comment, it seemed too hard to resist for this wedding planner! I must say… No one likes working overtime! Pretty uncool to show up with […]
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Does your blood boil at the sight of wedding favours, or do you find yourself ambling around wedding dress boutiques thinking: I can just wear something I already have. What we’re really asking is: are you a bridezilla or a bridechilla? Read on to find out! Bridezilla The common bridezilla is a character to be […]
Even the loveliest and most even-tempered of brides can crumble under the stress of wedding planning, so, whether you’re the groom, a bridesmaid or a family member, here is some sage advice – unless you want to unleash a bride’s inner bridezilla, never, ever repeat the below phrases. “Yeah, I don’t really care about that.” […]
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A New York bride, who calls herself Queen Bee and insists her bridesmaids submit to weekly weigh-ins, is being dubbed the bridezilla to beat all bridezillas, after her list of 10 ‘minor requests’ (that aren’t so minor) went public. The unidentified bride-to-be even set up a Google Doc in which her bridesmaids are encouraged to “update in […]
A revealing (and slightly disturbing) new report out of Britain suggests some brides will go to any length to shine on their big day – including putting their bridesmaids in unflattering dresses. The report, which was commissioned by online jeweller Vashi, surveyed 1000 bridesmaids and the results will, likely, make a few bridezillas blush. The […]
Planning your wedding can be an absolute blast, but it can also be very, very hard work. Though most brides tend to keep their cool, some tend to let the stress of wedding planning – or just their own enthusiasm – get the better of them and turn into, well, bridezillas! Not you, of course, […]
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Oh, dear! We’re sure this email from a Colorado bride to her 10 bridesmaids wasn’t intended to be quite so demanding but it certainly comes across that way. The bride-to-be, whose name has been removed, is most forthright when it comes to explaining to her bridesmaids exactly what she expects of them – and we […]
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Anonymous couples have swarmed an Unpopular Opinions (Wedding edition) post, leaving their manners at the door and bringing forth their most unpopular opinions about weddings, about everything from burlap to kids at weddings and cash bars, and some of them are HARSH. We love it, and trust us, you’ll find yourself agreeing with some of these […]
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In the lead up to your wedding, life can get totally hectic. Stress and anxiety levels rise and you can see a side of yourself that you’re not used to seeing: your inner ‘bridezilla’ or ‘groomzilla’. For some, avoiding turning into their inner ‘zilla’ will be hard. You may already be a huge perfectionist or […]
Being asked to be a bridesmaid to one of your friends is a wonderful thing. You feel like your friendship is being reaffirmed and you feel appreciated and valued as a friend. But what about the other stuff? Are you just supposed to show up on the day and smile for the photos? Definitely not. […]
While there’s nothing you can do about guests who you haven’t seen in years wearing white, there’s a few things you can do to deter your close family and friends from wearing white to your wedding. Here at Easy Weddings, we have many of our own planning their weddings. Recently, we’ve had one of our […]
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You’ve heard the stories about the brides who get larger than life while planning their wedding. The unrealistic demands and tantrums have seen them dubbed bridezillas. But did you know there is a danger of going through your wedding planning a little too zen? These ladies have been coined bridechillas. Although they may seem preferable […]
An engagement is something that alters your life irrevocably – in really beautiful ways. Some of them you expect, like the deepening of your love for your spouse to be while others simply sneak up on you. They can be a little unexpected but also fun, challenging, eye-opening and emotional. Here are seven words that take on […]
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Embarking on your wedding planning journey? Allow Easy Weddings to become your best friend, and guide you through the (at times) stressful process that is wedding planning. With our help, planning your wedding will be a breeze! To Do List I don’t know about you, but I seem to work and plan better when I […]
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Bridal forums worldwide are up in arms about the price of wedding vendors. The phrase “overpriced wedding vendors” is thrown about, and engaged couples are frustrated that the cost of a vendor increases with just the whisper of the word “wedding”. We’re here to address that misconception and tell you what you’re really paying for […]
There are five definite character roles that each and every group of bridesmaids can be sorted into. Here’s what they are – do any of these personas apply to your bridesmaids? The bridesmaidzilla This is the type of bridesmaid who can’t decide whether it’s your wedding, or hers. She turns up to your engagement party donning […]
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Your wedding is tomorrow – what are you supposed to do to pass the time? Instead of pacing around an empty room all day, here’s what to do the night before the wedding. Eat a ‘safe’ meal Those unfortunate souls (myself included) with lactose or gluten intolerance know exactly what I’m talking about. If you KNOW avocado […]
It will be the happiest day of your life. That’s what everyone has been saying to you. Why then do you feel nauseous, stressed, and fraught with worry? Wedding stress is a genuine and difficult emotion to deal with. Here’s how to minimise your stress levels to avoid ruining your wedding day. Accept less than perfect […]
Bridesmaids are supposed to be there for you throughout planning, attend gown fittings, and be the voice of reason when you’re tempted to give into those dark bridezilla thoughts. However, unfortunately sometimes there can be bratty bridesmaids who never seem to be happy with, well, anything. What do bratty bridesmaids do? They complain about their […]
We’ve heard of the bridezilla, but although less common, there’s another type of wedding diva that can be equally terrifying… The bridesmaidzilla. The bridesmaidzilla’s natural habitat is bridal boutiques, dress shops, florists, and wedding expos, however, the bridesmaidzilla will sometimes rear her head long before you step foot into your first of dress fitting… Here […]
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So you’re going to be a bridesmaid – how exciting! But as much as you try and imagine the experience and prepare for it, it really has to be experienced to be fully understood. Coming from someone who has already had the honour, here are 10 things nobody tells you about being a bridesmaid. It’ll strengthen […]
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An engagement is something that alters your life irrevocably – in really beautiful ways. Some of them you expect, like the deepening of your love for your spouse to be while others simply sneak up on you. They can be a little unexpected but also fun, challenging, eye-opening and emotional. Here are seven words that […]
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The internet is a wonderful thing, not just for those of us planning weddings, but also for the sheer number of wedding memes out there poking fun at wedding planning and the stress it can sometimes bring. So, with our tongues firmly in our cheeks, here are just some of our favourites. We’re sure you’ll recognise […]
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With more than 100 weddings under her belt, reddit user – and wedding photographer – ModernDayCinderella reckons she can spot a marriage that won’t last – on the day of the wedding. The unidentified photographer recently posted a list of telltale behaviours, she says, are sure-fire signs that a marriage is doomed before it even begins, things, she says, have proven time […]
A bewildered bridesmaid has been left confused – and a little annoyed – after her friend and bride-to-be demanded she dye her natural red locks brown so that she wouldn’t “clash with the wedding colours.” The unidentified 22-year-old has taken to discussion website Reddit to express her anguish after her friend ‘Ella’ told her she […]
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Congratulations! You’ve been asked to be someone’s bridesmaid and your mission, should you choose to accept it, will be one filled with joy, celebration and plenty of (hopefully happy) tears! However, while being a bridesmaid is undoubtedly a special honour, there are a few questions you really should ask before saying ‘yes!’ Weddings are lots of fun but they’re […]
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Bridesmaids. They’re supposed to support their brides and help share in the joy of her special day, but this isn’t always the case. Some bridesmaids are so unsupportive and cause so many problems, they truly deserve the title of bridesmaid-zilla. We’ve quizzed friends and family galore – and scoured the internet – in search of the best, or should we say, worst, bridesmaid-zilla […]
Modern-day weddings are even more public thanks to the role social media plays in every aspect of the big day; from twitter hashtags letting guests instantly share wedding photos to Pintrest boards helping the bride find the perfect inspiration. Here are ten wedding-related hastags that might crop up on your feed over the wedding planning […]
Gold bands and big rocks; It’s what people expect to see when news of an engagement breaks on Facebook, but not what everybody has in mind! Here are some unconventional engagement (or even wedding ring) ideas for all the non-girly girls out there. Wooden bands You like the idea of the diamond, but you’re not […]
It won’t get stuck on your lip gloss, entangled in earrings or covered in cake; the updo is hands down the most practical hair style for brides. With an extensive artillery of hair dressing accessories, there’s no limit to the elaborate updos a professional wedding hair stylist can create for your big day. Here are […]
A recent social media post by an overly forthright bride telling her Facebook friends and family why they’re NOT invited to her wedding has gone viral after one of the recipients, Reddit user Sea_Basstian, shared the post outside of Facebook. The bride-to-be says her list of seven deadly sins, all potential reasons why people won’t […]
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So, I have been emailing I think just about every caterer in the Melbourne to get quotes and information as well as suggestions on a menu for our wedding. My fiance and I are not really food guru’s but we know we like to eat. I am surprised with the amount of caterers that would […]
Planning a wedding can be a wonderful experience for some and a dread-filled, awful experience for others. The biggest difference between the two experiences isn’t necessarily budget, but time, your most precious resource. If you’ve been putting off your wedding planning (or starting it for some of us), the new year is the perfect time […]
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It started as a bit of a joke between sisters – but ended with English siblings Gabby and Ellen Byrnes walking down the aisle together. “We just joked, how funny would it be to have our weddings together and it all blossomed from there,” Gabby told The Daily Telegraph. Gabby, 26, has been seeing her […]
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So, as you can imagine, I come in contact with a lot of wedding related information during my day. I know you’re shocked but it’s true. Between all of our suppliers and the real weddings from our brides I am surrounded by weddings all day, every day! Don’t get me wrong – I love it, […]
A wedding consists of two people, but most of the planning is usually left up mostly to one person in the relationship. We’re doing things differently, we’re both having an equal say in most of the wedding and it is working out great! He Says It took me by quite a surprise to be told […]