Say Yes to the Dress

Today's special blog post will be a guilty pleasure admission on my part. So, a few weeks ago, my mom was watching a TLC show named Say Yes to the Dress which follows consultants working at a well known bridal store in New York that essentially help brides find their dresses. This specific store has dresses from $1100 to $40,000 (that's more than a down payment on a house by the way). So, I of coursed mocked my mother and asked how she could possibly watch this crap. Then, I became hooked.

This show is actually interesting (to me). My family and friends really don't get it because I have no interest or intention of having a wedding or "official" marriage. I just want a really big party. But I cannot get enough of the show. The consultants have to completely cater to the client AND her family. It's one of the most stressful jobs out there (Obama should try it).

A wedding is one of the most stressful situations for people (besides a kidnapping) and you not only have the bride but her mother, mother-in law, fiance's sisters, her twin sister, Aunt Judith, Grandma who always has the line "Too much cleavage", and second cousing twice removed.

I love how the consultants have to adapt quickly and know when to compromise budget over style, try something out of the bride's comfort zone, please the mother instead of the bride, provide emotional support, etc. It's really interesting what lengths these people go to so these women can be happy and have a "dream" wedding.

I think this is my secret fantasy job. Stressful but kind of fun, and never a dull moment. So, while I cringe when brides go crazy as well as the fact that gay people only exist in the form of Randy (sassy gay fashion consultant), I admit that I heart Say Yes to the Dress. However, the day I talk about my "dream" wedding on camera and spend thousands on a one time dress, is the day I vote for Sarah Palin.