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Dadzilla, Mon!

February 5th, 2009 @ 3:09 pm by Mrs. Kitten

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Yes, That’s my dad, clipboard in hand, surveying his kingdom (otherwise know as our wedding venue).

I just got off the phone with my dad. He just added another person to our guest list, our intimate seaside wedding. It was another one of his golfing buddies that I have never met. This was after I told him over Christmas, “the invitations are ordered, the guest list is closed.”

My name is Miss Kitten and I have a Dadzilla.

Allow me to back up for just a moment.

I actually have two dads. My mom and Dadzilla divorced when I was young. When I was seven, my mom married my step dad. I am close to both my dad and step dad, and they are both equally “dads” to me. I have definitely pondered the “who is walking me down the aisle” question, and I will post later about the various options available to those my situation. But to lessen the confusion, I will from now on refer to them as dad (step dad) and Dadzilla (”real” dad).

I love Dadzilla and want him to be involved in the wedding. But he’s a little TOO involved at the moment. It all started when my brother and I decided to take Dadzilla to Grand Cayman for his 50th birthday. Dadzilla LOVES the beach. He grew up in Jamaica, which is a close neighbor to the Cayman Islands, and he visits the Caribbean whenever he can. He was thrilled about the vacation, especially because it doubled as an information-gathering trip for the wedding.

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Cayman Trip–Brother Kitten, me, and Dadzilla

The trip started off well enough. But it soon became apparent that Dadzilla had appointed himself wedding planner by virtue of growing up in the Caribbean. Every time we met someone on the island, Dadzilla would tell them (in his Jamaican accent), that he grew up in Jamaica. It was clear that he thought vendors would take him seriously and treat him like a “local” if they were privy to such information. Soon, he was best friends with every bellman, towel girl, and concierge at our hotel, greeting them by name (imagine in Jamaican accent), “[Devon], how’s it going brotha?” and bidding adieu with the never-too-cliche, “One love, mon.”

Dadzilla is convinced that he should be the one dealing with the local vendors. After all, they are practically “his people”. He wants to deal with the wedding venue, the hotels, the snorkel guides, the pirate ship (yes I said pirate ship, more on that later), the rental car companies, and the DJ (so as to be sure that an acceptable amount of Bob Marley is played, of course). So what exactly does that leave me, the bride, to do?

Luckily, email is not part of Dadzilla’s “rasta” lifestyle so he thinks he is going to settle everything when he arrives to Cayman, just days before the wedding. Little does he know that I have been in constant communication with all of the vendors over email since our trip in July, so everything will be settled before he arrives. I’m sure, in Dadzilla fashion, he will try to take over the plans when he arrives, but hopefully it will be too late!

Does anyone else have a Dadzilla on their hands?

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49 Responses to “Dadzilla, Mon!”

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Miriam

lol I am sorry Ms. Kitten I think its so cute your Dadzilla wants to be so involved he is one in a million I think!

 
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jennred782

That is so cute it is funny, not so much for you I bet. Now does he actually have a Jamacian accent or does he just have one again when he is there. My FFIL thinks that if we deal with Indian vendors that we are going to be able to get all these great deals because he will speak his native language to them. But that isn’t so helpful when I am there.

 
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laurenbrandolini (message)  17 posts, Newbee

Yes! My Dad is crazy! My parents are divorced and my Dad thinks that the guest list is like rolling admission. He keeps sending me names of people he wants to invite. Most of which I havent ever met! He is driving me CRAZY. Thanks for this post…I needed to hear I am not the only one.

 
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cfitz621 (message)  169 posts, Blushing bee

Lol . . . my dad wouldn’t know the first thing to do with planning a wedding - he didn’t think I needed to buy a wedding dress since could just “borrow” one from my cousins (still trying to decide if he was serious about that one).

Does Dadzilla really have a Jamaican accent or was he putting one on to be “authentic”?

 
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Miss Peep Toe (message)  1,804 posts, Buzzing bee

Hilarious! I can’t wait to hear more about the Pirate Ship!! And I love your behind his back email approach.

 
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Miss Piglet (message)  1,045 posts, Bumble bee

My dad wants nothing to do with anything wedding related! Mama; on the other hand, loves to put in her cents after decisions have been made.. gotta love ‘em!

 
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Miss Bruschetta (message)  5,565 posts, Bee Keeper

Hehe, funny to have a Dadzilla…but have you tried to talk to him about his overbearing tendencies? You don’t want any unpleasant surprises close to the wedding as Dadzilla undoes completed plans (or what have you)!

 
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Miss Snapdragon (message)  717 posts, Busy bee

That. is. HILARIOUS!

 
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Miss Bear Cub (message)  1,566 posts, Bumble bee

wow, that’s too hilarious!! I guess that could be a little annoying at times for you, but seriously, your dad’s adorable!

 
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Miss Quiche (message)  3,157 posts, Sugar bee

Ha!! :)

 
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emjoy37 (message)  78 posts, Worker bee

Too funny, Kitten!! I can just hear him now, mon!

 
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saramari (message)  315 posts, Helper bee

So funny! Hopefully you’ll be able to channel his energies in the direction of your plans. :)

 
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rasgoola (message)  155 posts, Blushing bee

Miss Kitten that pic of your dad with clipboard is so cute!

My dad is definitely bordering on Dadzilla. He keeps grilling me on the status of various to-dos. I enjoy that he’s getting into it, but it can definitely be a little much at times.

 
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Miss Sushi (message)  1,479 posts, Bumble bee

Hehe..your Dadzilla is cute. I sooo wish I could hear him talk in “his people’s” accent. I can really see a resemblance in between your brother, you and your dad. :)

My dad hasn’t gone total Dadzilla on me, but he has called me a good handfull of times telling me what I need to do and who I need to call. ::sigh::

 
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shannamt (message)  129 posts, Blushing bee

This post is hilarious. Love it Miss kitten.

 
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amy77jc (message)  276 posts, Helper bee

Seeing as the complete opposite of Dadzilla would be my dad (aka disown me)… i think its really really cute that he’s so excited to share this day with people he feels are important - its kinda like his big day as much as it is yours, and i think its sweet of him! (hopefully he won’t get too out of hand though). Gotta love a dad that cares!

 
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evelinej (message)  370 posts, Helper bee

Oh my gosh, this is too funny. I was laughing so much as I read about your Dadzilla! Maybe his accent will get you some discounts.

 
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Miss Perfume (message)  2,253 posts, Buzzing bee

Hahahaha! This is an hilarious post, Kitten!!

 
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Miss Spring Roll (message)  716 posts, Busy bee

Dadzilla is too funny! He probably just wants to make sure his daughter’s big day is perfect :)

 
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Miss Burgundy (message)  1,426 posts, Bumble bee

This is too funny! Although I’m sure it’s funnier for us than you!

 
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Mrs. Kitten, Austin/Grand Cayman Age and Occupation: 25, Law Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Dental Student Engagement Date: October 19, 2006 Wedding Date: April, 2009 Venue: The Grand Old House, Grand Cayman About Me: In 2009 I will get married (after a two and a half year engagement!), become an Army wife, graduate from law school, take the bar, move from Austin to Washington, D.C., and start my career as a lawyer! With all this going on, Mr. Kitten and I decided to have a tropical, "stress-free" destination wedding. Nevertheless, my micromanaging, detail-oriented, perfectionist side has prevailed---I am currently obsessed with every last detail of my "stress-free" destination wedding! But most of all, I'm beyond excited to become Mrs. Kitten on a fabulous Caribbean vacation surrounded by my friends and family!

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