So, lately I've been partaking in once a week binges of the show "Say Yes To The Dress". I promise, I'm going to get help soon...or something. Anyway, there's one thing (well, one MAIN thing) that bothers me.
Why do these women need the approval of their mothers, aunts, grandmothers, fathers, sisters, cousins, best friends, bride's maids, and fiances for their wedding dress? Last time I checked, there was only one person going to be wearing that dress.
If this puts me in the feminist, over-opinionated, too independent women camp, then set my tent up. Don't get me wrong, I love the two hosts/dress-picker-outers, I think they're hilarious, but I just don't get it. Do these women ask ten people if their outfit is all right every day before going to work?
"Darling, best friend, mother, boyfriend is this sweater and jeans all right to go to the grocery store?"
Now, I DO understand that a wedding day is a bit more important than going to the store, but come on brides. You are wearing the dress, therefore you should be the one to love it and everyone else can go pick out their own dress. Yes, I also understand that it's important to value the opinion of loved ones, and it's fine to ask for opinions if you are wavering between a couple, but if you love a dress and (insert person here) says "...no.". Screw them. Calmly accept their opinion and stand by yours.
For example, in this episode, this woman gave her fiance and friends COMPLETE control in picking out her dress, as in she would not make any decisions. Get an opinion, woman! Finally after several failed dresses, this woman is finally taking charge of picking HER dress for HER wedding.
A few exceptions. If these are your dresses, then darling, we need to have a talk.
Maybe I'm just missing the point. Maybe I'm not "girly" enough to understand this whole thing. Either way, I'm picking my own darn dress and everyone else can find their own.
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