I am still fuming! Tonight as I drove home from watching my husband's band play their last run of their show before I see them again at the football game this Friday, I was happy. It is Labor Day, I am finally feeling better (since I had been sick all weekend) my husband had the day off to spend time with me, and then in turn I was able to support him by watching his kiddos at the end of practice. So as I drove home, I was happy and feeling like I had a pretty good day. That was until this truck, like the picture above, decided he had to ruin it! So here's the story...

I was driving (like I said earlier) and this truck (much too large to be safe on the road. But what do we Americans know about that? As long as it is bigger than my neighbors and get the chicks, who cares right?) pulls p behind me and starts flashing it brights. Now I went to U of A in Tucson, so I am familiar with freeway etiquette. If you are driving in the left hand lane, the "fast lane", and you are going to speed limit, you should pull to the right for slower cars. I got that. However, I was going over the speed limit and there was a car to the right of me. So I couldn't get over. While contemplating my dilemma I decided I would wait for the car to my right to pull far enough forward that I can get over and let this truck, who apparently has to get somewhere right now or else the world is coming to and end, go ahead of me. As I am thinking this through the truck pulls into the right hand land and pushes up on the car that is there. Then when it is right besides me, starts to run me off the road. I kid you not. AND it was pulling a freaking boat, so I had to get all the way into the median just so I wouldn't get hit. Oh, I was pissed!!

So, since I have been in two major accidents, both by drivers who were jerk offs and had no reason to be driving the way they were, I decide to follow this guy (or girl, I have no idea) just to make sure they had what they deserved coming to them. By the way, this is not recommended. No by me, the gal I spoke with at 911 emergency and the DPS guy I spoke with on the phone. But I didn't care. I wanted justice. I was seriously so caught off guard that someone would actually do something like that to another human being. What if I didn't notice he was obviously in a hurry and was oblivious to his bad choice. I would have been highway food. I drive a Camry for crying out loud. Not a F250 carrying a boat!

So long story short, I finally followed him long enough for the police to catch up and pull the truck over. They called me and said the police officer would call me back. So here I am waiting to nail this guy when the officer finally calls. Hopefully justice was done. If not, head this advice: It is never that important that you should endanger someone else's life. I know I drive borderline grandma sometimes, but hey, I am safe. And I do not have to live with the fact that I ruined someone's (maybe lots of people's lives) just because I was impatient and self-centered.

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So the other day I was driving (probably to Starbucks’s since I seem to be on a caffeine drip these days) and I saw a girl’s bummer sticker that said “Bridezilla on Board”. Immediately I thought, ‘When did being a Bridezilla become a thing to be proud of and why would someone want that title stuck permanently to their car?’ So, I got to thinking about Bridezillas for the next 20 minutes and I thought I would share my thoughts with you fine people.

First, I think we need to define what a Bridezilla is. I am sure this varies, but I really believe that Bridezillas are:
1. Unreasonable with their requests.
2. Unorganized, and blame everyone else when things falling apart.
3. Unfocused, not remembering the big picture or what really matters. 4. Unkind to those around them.
And 5. Well, just kind of unfortunate. It is a wedding day and they are a bride. Those are two of the most beautiful things out there. Hugs, kisses, love, white dress, veil, flowers, candles, music, oh it just makes me melt. Makes me smile. Makes me want to plan weddings for a living! Bridezilla. Well, that just makes me cringe. It is just not attractive at all and so not worth it. Why ruin something that you are putting so much time, money and heart in to? Believe me. What ever it is that is putting you over the edge, it won’t matter when it is all said and done!

As a wedding planner, people often say two things when they find out what I do for a living. Either, “That sounds like such a fun job.” Which, it is. Or, “Do you ever have any Bridezillas?” Luckily, I have amazing brides. I love them and we all get along great! In fact, I really believe that Bridezilla emerges when the bride has too much on her plate and just kind of snaps. When you have a wedding planner, that is minimized and Bridezilla stays at bay. So, what about the girls that take pride in being Bridezillas? (Like my friend on the freeway…) Well, if you saw it on TV (or whatever) and it looked appealing to you, then good luck! I am not sure anyone’s rants are going to change your mind. But, if you would rather enjoy your special day without turning into what society has claimed is more creature than human, either hire someone to help with that stress or just be aware of your actions. Be reasonable. Be organized. Be focused on the end goal. And most of all, be nice! Everyone will enjoy themselves so much more if Bridezilla does not arrive!

Side note: When I was looking for pictures for this blog entry I was in shock. Apparently there are a ton of brides that really do need a good massage, a walk in the park, or a good ol’ fashion chill pill. Let’s all just take one big collective breath, shall we?

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So a big (actually HUGE) part of my job is to educate brides and grooms when they are making decision regarding their wedding. One of my mottos for life is "It is all about choices". (If you think about it, it really applies to everything!!!) And believe me, bad choices make for bad memories. And no body wants those! So if you want to avoid Bridezilla-dom and you who are not my current (or future- sad for you :o) client list, I have decided to start an advice section of my blog. Check it out every now and then. Learn from me, and make better choices! Enjoy your good decisions and enjoy your day! My philosophy is, if it helps you, I don't mind sharing. Also, ask questions!! Don't feel you know everything or you will just get overwhelmed. If you have an interesting question email them to me and you may be featured on the blog! Send all inquiries to jen@imonievents.com. I would be more than happy to respond. Here's to making couples much more intelligent, and happy!!

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