
So I ran into Beyonce the other day and thought, hmm, yeah, I think she's alright.

So I ran into Beyonce the other day and thought, hmm, yeah, I think she's alright.
Every little girl dreams of their own magical day and every woman plans one. I too once dreamt of a white wedding while I still played with Barbie’s. But, as I got older, I began to see it as a narcissistic circus. The celebration of matrimony has become a glittery thread in America’s fabric…But why? Why the fuss and necessity to proclaim “we love each other soooo much we’re going to stay together forever and you should witness this”? Pretty bold considering the divorce rate.
I began to investigate what I believed was the source. What gets in your head better than…
After a long talk with a former "Bridezilla", I realized that yes- media does grease the bride machine- but it only greases…what’s the machine?
All these ideas explored bother me. Why has this tradition reduced itself into a trendy habit?
The answer hit me like an ice cream brain-frezze...
Weddings can be glorious and exceptionally meaningful to some women. For that I say cheers. However I can’t escape my belief that modern weddings are a representation of America’s need for idealized extravagance.
Why must women wait (or hope) for a remarkable wedding to feel magical? I want to feel magical right now. So, I’m going to read a book- not because I’ll be wearing a tiara, but because that’s what makes me feel great. Like so many other women, it’s my special thing and when I read, a sun shines on me. Now that’s something.