Weddingbee Blog

I always loved wedding shows, even years before I was with Mr. Taco and years before engagement to anyone was even an option. Though he tries in vain to avoid wedding Sunday on WE TV, I’ve actually converted him over to a few choice programs. He’s a relatively active participant in the wedding-planning process, so it’s definitely nice to bond over our own personal choices and how, again and again, we’ll still think our party is better (for us) than the ones on TV. As it should be for every bride, methinks.

Whose Wedding Is It Anyway? was my favorite, though I don’t catch it very often these days. It’s fun to see the behind-the-scenes planning involved, especially when they have to put proverbial fires out. My friend S, a May 2009 bride whose wedding I’ll be bridesmaiding, was my co-conspirator, and I still marvel at how we managed to have real weddings so close to each other.

Now, My Fair Wedding with David Tutera is my favorite, as he’s essentially a bible on how to not be tacky. I don’t even love love all of his end designs (most of them aren’t me anyway), but I appreciate the inspiration and direction. And how funny is it when he has near-heart-attacks when he sees fake flowers?

Yay David!

For those of you with deep pockets, his planning fees start at $50K, according to Forbes.com.

Bridezillas: this show is basically Cops, right? Completely trashy and completely entertaining, if you’re in the right mood. Mr. Taco actually leaves the room when it comes on, or begs me to turn it to something else. Mwahaha.

Say Yes to the Dress: this one always prompts me to open the photos of my own dress, and become happy that it’s mine. It also reminds me that only you can determine what dress is your perfect one. Take others into account, especially if you have five bridesmaids saying you look terrible. But don’t buy it just because your mom, your sister, your aunt, or your momma’s brother’s cousin’s sister thinks you should. If you’re not in love, it’s not for you (kind of like getting married).

Unfortunately, it seems like people are motivated to pick things preferred by those controlling the purse strings, which is painful to watch.

Platinum Weddings: this show just makes me laugh. Who are these people and where’d they get a million dollars (literally) to spend on a wedding? I’ve never been jealous of what I’ve seen, which is another good sign. That said, if I did have an unlimited budget, I’d probably just invite more people and have the best of the best in San Francisco food for everyone.

What’s on your wish list if funds weren’t an issue?