“Men are taking over weddings — scrutinizing seating charts, agonizing over color schemes, and vetoing bridal gowns. Move over, Bridezilla … Groomzilla has just arrived.”
Now that more people are waiting until they are in their thirties or older to get married, grooms have established more of a presence in the wedding planing process. Mature men know develop a preference and taste and want a say in the planning of their big day. I think that it is a really modern concept but definitely positive, men should have a say too.
Men have developed such a presence that a new website, The Groom’s List, a site entirely devoted to wedding planning for the groom has surfaced and is increasing in popularity.
But while some male involvement can be very beneficial in wedding planning, are some men getting too involved in it? This post by MSN Lifestyle introduces “groomzillas,” men who have gotten just as, if not even more, crazy in all the pre-wedding as their brides-to-be.
What do you think of wedding planning for grooms? Do you think men should have a say, or just be told when to show up?
sunflower / 287 posts
As a guy, I find groomzillas to be odd.
guest
Of course men should have a say. You need to let the other half of the main event going on. Chances are, there aren’t many things he will care about, but still, the bride is not the sole reason for the show.
“Zillas” of any kind are repulsive to me.
guest
I don’t understand these people… I’ve seen the show and such… and they seem so stressed out and miserable on what’s supposed to be one of the most important days of their life.
Why can’t they just be like “Yayy, I’m getting married!” and be happy? LOL
guest
How can they be like that? I mean, its the day of all days that a man is guranteed to get laid! My attitude is, “I’m not too worried, I’m getting laid today!”
daffodil / 1615 posts
@raspbxrrryjam@xanga - Yeah seriously! It is unfathomable that people need every single detail to be picture-perfect or else the entire day is ruined. Life happens, and not everything will go to plan. That’s the best way to look at weddings, I guess. Then again I’ve yet to be married so I don’t really know hahaha. All I know is that if/when I get married, I won’t be all control-freaky and psychotic. No need in getting all uppity over ONE day.
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I think they over-dramatize to make the show tense and exciting or stressful
I can’t stand drama queen shows. men should help with the planning so the bride isn’t overwhelmed unless she insists that he backs off if she is that controlling or if he doesn’t mind, then do whatever they choose
guest
@raspbxrrryjam@xanga & @ask_ashleyyy@xanga - I agree with you two!
I never understood why people got so stressed out over their wedding days. This girl I used to work with was planning her wedding, and she was constantly complaining and freaking out about this or that. I mean, it’s supposed to be a nice day for the both of you! I understand some stress, because that just comes with the territory (planning events and such), but don’t let it consume you. Is it really THAT disastrous that Bridesmaid #1′s dyed-to-match shoes are two shades lighter than Bridesmaid #2′s?
guest
I think it’s perfectly reasonable for a man to have a say on what goes on on his wedding day, but the “zilla” part I don’t understand, male or female. I agree with the people saying it just seems stressful. That’s why I plan on having a very small, very short, to-the-point wedding; the bigger my wedding is, the more stressed out I’ll be, and the less I will enjoy my own wedding.
sunflower / 318 posts
I want tulips too, man.
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I don’t care about the wedding. It’s the marriage that’s important to me. My wife can plan whatever she wants.
guest
@WaitingToShrug@xanga - What about Mozilla Firefox?
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@QuantumStorm@xanga - LOL, okay clarification: “Zillas” of any kind are repulsive to me when they are referencing Godzilla by implying that the person is stepping all over everything and going crazy.
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Me and my fiance are getting married next year and he has been helping in every aspect of the wedding planning and I LOVE it! I hate the guys who have no opinion at all and dont care and just want the bride to do it all.
hydrangea / 82 posts
@Wishing0nTheStars@xanga -
it’s the same thing with me!
My fiancé has helped with so much of the decision making. It’s our wedding.
I don’t think being a bridezilla or a groomzilla is ok. The show is entertaining, but it ends there.
guest
I would love for my boyfriend to be involved when the time comes, and I’m pretty sure he will be (he needs to help me with all the Chinese stuff, I’m white) but hopefully he doesn’t become a groomzilla!
guest
^_^ As a groom who’s making himself highly involved in his wedding, I’m all for guys taking a part. If nothing else, you’re paying for it. Why shouldn’t you have something to say if lilies make you itch and you can’t stand the color purple? On the other hand, I believe that neither party should stress all that much about it.
Incidentally, my fiancee sent me this article, as well as the one at http://more-wedding-info.com/its-his-wedding-too/