Bridezilla –a combination of the words Bride and Godzilla-refers to a bride-to-be who is out of control. She is overwhelmed by wedding plans and acts like a controlling, spoiled crazy person. I’m sure you can think of at least one Bridezilla you’ve come across over the years. You know, some gal planning her wedding who goes insane when the dressmaker tells her she needs to substitute the satin buttons with embroidered fabric buttons.

“That will never be me!” you say to yourself. But be careful-that’s what all Bridezillas said before actually turning into self-absorbed wedding planning monsters…

Does this woman (below) remind you of anyone, or can you foresee that she just might, perhaps, maybe…be the cartoon version of the bride you’re about to become…

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A Bridezilla Case Study – please watch out for any signs you may already be doing these things…

Ruth, a 38-year-old graduate turned lawyer, is actively planning her wedding despite the fact that she’s single. “When I was 32, I bought two ring settings: one for a large diamond and a backup setting for a smaller diamond,” she says. “I’ve also purchased a vintage wedding gown, after seeing it in the window of a shop, because I knew I wouldn’t find anything as unique. My dream is to have a wedding as magical as — don’t laugh — the one in Twilight: Breaking Dawn. Having seen so many of my friends get married, I feel pressured to get engaged, and it makes me fantasise about the kind of wedding I want someday.”

Need more info? How about the little video below to give you a better idea what to look out for…

So why do we become Bridezillas?

Research shows that an unexplainable change occurs in some women between the time they get engaged and their wedding day. Brides affected by the syndrome generally fall between the ages of 24 and 32 and come from upper middle class socio-economic statuses.

Sociologists say that for successful women, there’s another factor pushing them to prematurely plan their weddings: Because women of the Echo Boomer and Y generation don’t need to marry for financial security, they’ve hyper-romanticised the institution. It’s essentially become a nonprofit venture, aimed at a greater, far more elusive good: happiness. In fact, 51 percent of university-educated women believe married people are happier than singles. Women without college degrees are less likely to buy into that sentiment.

According to science - we just can't help becoming bridezillas...

Yes ladies, science may be involved – but for the sake of your families, friendships and possible future husband to be – BEWARE!

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