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Quote From: wendydarlingtx

 I must "third" this sentiment as well!

I am getting married next September, and have had it up to **here** [raises arm above head with people telling me, "It's your [meaning me, the bride day!"

Baloney! If it is all about the bride, then what is a groom needed for? Maybe brides today should just plunk their grooms in front of an XBox or Sony Playstation, in a little sideroom at the reception, where the kids usually go to play. Meanwhile, over dinner and dancing, everyone can oooo and ahhhh over the bride like she's Princess Di.

I refuse to be treated this way--and by implication, have my fiance treated (ignored) this way. I am having one matron of honor to help me out with preparations the day of--i.e., no gazillion bridesmaids; I see NOTHING wrong with getting flowers from the supermarket; though I have yet to shop for it, I really want to avoid paying even over $100 for a dress (how realistic that might be, I'm not sure). I am already a self-made princess (*wink and smile*) so why do I need a huge poofy dress that I'll wear for only one day to feel like one, and have people treat me like one?

Most importantly, my fiance, his family, mine, and I are collaborating on this party together, because teamwork is most appropriate for planning an event that's merging two lives and two familes together.

Anyway, sorry to get on my preachy soapbox, but this show has given me a perfect opportunity to vent. To comment on the show, I think the first couple's marriage--while off to a shakey start--has good potential and seems mostly stable. Unfortunately, it seems to me that the second couple--however attractive they are--doesn't seem to be off to a favorable start for a happy marriage.