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You've probably heard the term "bridezilla." But as a recent bride, I'm here to tell you about the lesser known term the "guestzilla." I'm referring to that difficult guest present at nearly every wedding. Take, for example, my Aunt Nancy: She actually complained on the reply card that we had scheduled the post-wedding breakfast too early in the morning for her taste.
Whether the guestzilla is having a bad week or is simply a demanding person in general, she can wreak havoc on the bride's sanity before or during her special day. Here, wedding planner Ann Marlin, owner of Nancy Chase Weddings & Celebrations, and Caroline Tiger, author of How to Behave: A Guide to Modern Manners for the Socially Challenged help us navigate six of the most common guestzilla issues.
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"My father-in-law was already drunk going into the 5pm ceremony. He was so toasted by the reception that, while dancing with one of my friends, he grabbed her breasts. And then he attempted to lift up another one's dress — a moment immortalized by the photographer. Ah, memories!"