Sometimes I watch shows like Say Yes To The Dress, and I am always shocked by how rudely opinionated some people can be. If you haven't seen the show, it is a reality show where brides-to-be go to a bridal salon and pick out their wedding dresses. So you would think that decision would be solely the bride's to make with maybe a few helpful tips from friends and family. Not so. It never fails that some loud-mouthed friend or family member has very strong opinions about what the bride should wear, and they are not at all kind about voicing those opinions. First of all, let me say, WHO CARES? Picking a wedding dress is about what the bride likes, NOT WHAT OTHER PEOPLE LIKE. Unless you have a big problem with wanting to live vicariously through other people, you shouldn't care what the bride is wearing. The bride could pick out a dress that you think is the most hideous thing on the planet and all you should do is smile and say she looks beautiful. If you think she is a beautiful person, then it shouldn't matter what she is wearing, right? RIGHT?
The people on that show act like it will be the end of the world if the bride picks the wrong dress. Here's an idea - THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS THE WRONG DRESS. Clothing is nice and all. Believe me when I say, I like clothes more than the average Joe. But even I can recognize the insignificance of clothing in the big picture. What's the worst that could happen if you pick an ugly wedding dress? You laugh at it later on? You can't sell it for more than $5? I don't think I have to say there are worse things in life. So if you are ever going out with a bride-to-be to help her pick her wedding dress, be supportive of what SHE wants and if you have a negative opinion, bite your tongue!
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