Single Bridezillas: Tweeters Confess To Pre-Engagement Wedding Planning

An article in the February issue of Marie Claire reports that single women are increasingly putting the dress before the diamond -- meaning that they're not waiting for their partners to propose before looking for, and often purchasing, the gown of their dreams.

And it's not just gowns that women are going after. In a segment about the "trend" on Tuesday's "Good Morning America," the show reported that some women are choosing floral arrangements, invitations, caterers and venues before they're even in serious relationships. There's even a name for these overly-prepared pre-brides: "Single bridezillas."

So we had to wonder, have single women lost their minds, or is this just another invented "trend"?

We put the question to the Twitterverse to get some answers. Click through the slideshow below to see what "single bridezillas" -- and their critics -- had to say.

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• I_Love_Weddings

• Billy Kluttz

• Me. On the plains.

• R W

• Caroline Royce

• Heather Marie

• amber

• Wedding Republic

Comments

[sidnee]

12:44 PM on 02/11/2012

Women who are totally into the wedding---are doomed for failure in the marriage because they are so focused on the "special day" they get let down after it's over. I have 2 friends who were "bridezillas"--not single pre-wedding ones--but they were so wrapped up in being the center of attention and it being the bride's special day--instead of celebrating finding the person she loved--they became so depressed after the wedding, because reality wasn't as much fun. They ineveitably alienated their spouse, and both ended in divorce. This whole "Prince Charming" thing is a ruse and it turns lots of women into petty, narcisistic demanders. A wedding is a celebration of finding the person you want to spend your life with--and it's the ensuing marriage that is important--NOT the one day you plan to celebrate it. I feel bad for these single women who are so desperate to "live the dream" they aren't focusing thier energy on enjoying life.

[Busstop101]

07:24 PM on 02/10/2012

My boyfriend and I have been talking about marriage for awhile, and just talking about it makes me think Wedding. When I get bored at work I find myself googling dresses or looking at Etsy wedding invites. I know the actually event is at least 2 years away, but for me just thinking about it and looking at all the beautiful things that people create is like enjoying the planning for a big elaborate trip in the future. Planning for a trip is half the fun and so is planning for the wedding. I don't tell my boyfriend about all the cake designs or flowers I've checked out on the web, but he is aware that "My Fair Wedding" and "Say Yes to the Dress" are regularly in our Netlix's just watched list!

[Lisa Shields]

02:43 PM on 01/29/2012

Pardon...but HUH?
That suggests to me that they are a lot more about the wedding, than WHO they might be marrying.

Ladies, if you are that desperate, throw yourself a PROM...but forget this nonsense.
All you will do is pressure your guy...and if I were male, and knew my lady already SHOPPED for, much less purchased a wedding dress, it would be a deal breaker.

[Snow Horton]

06:05 PM on 01/27/2012

If they spent as much time educating themselves or furthering their careers they might be more appealing to men. But what do I know, I have a career and a husband, and never once wasted time thinking about buying a dress before having either of them.

[ClubStyle DJ]

11:50 AM on 01/25/2012

Um I think the word BrideZ should be retired...
Just like ghostbusters 2 the ooze of hate reality tv
has corupted our attitudes to the point that this is the norm.
Now... I'm not saying we should call them Bride-Bambi's
Although I'd probably watch "that" reality show especially ...
if a show featured more of the reception (DJ to be spicific). (hint hint hollywood)
but another term and direction for these beautiful ladies is waaaay over due.

[bizbag]

09:50 PM on 01/24/2012

No dont do it run the otherway.

[NedraD SF]

06:06 PM on 01/24/2012

Next Trend: Single women saying "screw it' and throwing themselves a wedding sans groom.

[onionboy]

06:30 PM on 01/24/2012

And I know the perfect gift...AA batteries.

[NedraD SF]

10:03 AM on 01/25/2012

Brilliant!

[Lisa Shields]

02:44 PM on 01/29/2012

So have a private prom, and crown yourself princess...but a wedding dress?