Stupid David's Bridal commercial

JaniV123

I just mentioned this to my FI a couple of days ago. It irked me the wrong way I mean seriously, a wedding or marriage is about TWO people sharing a life together and it is THEIR day. It is studpidto think its all about the bride

kerbohl

My FI has been the crazy obsessed about details person.  I'm at the point where it feels like his day, so being on the other end of the spectrum, I see how guys must get irked by this.  What bothers me about this commercial (besides the guy calling himself the "invisible man") is that for the bride, it's all about the dress.  I understand that this is a dress commercial, but it is definitely not all about the dress for me.  I hate when people assume that.  It's all about celebrating with my loved ones!

KLM7386

I'm not a huge fan of the commercial. My fiance has had a lot to say for our wedding. He's asking for Blue lights on the walls and lights on the trees outside as well as picking the venue and more than half the food. 

ADoyle16

That has to be one of the stupidest commercials I've seen in a while. To me, a wedding is 2 people getting married, and it's not just so every bride gets her PPD.

Inkdancer

ADoyle16 said:

That has to be one of the stupidest commercials I've seen in a while. To me, a wedding is 2 people getting married, and it's not just so every bride gets her PPD.

But that means that your marriage happens when you sign the papers with your husband! SAY IT AIN'T SO!!! I WANT MY DRESS AND MY PARTY AND A PONY AND A CASTLE!!!!!

Cookie Pusher

Inkdancer said:

ADoyle16 said:

That has to be one of the stupidest commercials I've seen in a while. To me, a wedding is 2 people getting married, and it's not just so every bride gets her PPD.

But that means that your marriage happens when you sign the papers with your husband! SAY IT AIN'T SO!!! I WANT MY DRESS AND MY PARTY AND A PONY AND A CASTLE!!!!!

Don't forget your Honeyfund! Can't have a wedding without one of those!

sarahufl

oh, this commercial pissed me off to no end. Throughout my planning process, people keep making statements like this and it just annoys me. Weddings aren't about the dress or the table decorations, and I really don't give a crap about what color flowers I have. I am just excited to get married. 

kerbohl

Wait, I'm allowed to demand a pony and a castle because it's my wedding day?  YES!!  I want a pony and a castle!  Preferably one with a moat!

monkeysip

I finally saw that commercial and just watched it with my jaw hanging open.  

Basically, the WEDDING is all about THE DRESS.

That's the most disgusting sentiment I've heard in a while.

lllliiiinnnnzzzz

THANK YOU that commercial is the most offensive thing... I would never shop there purely because of it. 

[Deleted User]

I've seen them both and I HATE them both- UGH no wonder there's so many "speshul" brides...gag me.

jessiray

This commercial is so insulting!!!!!!! My FI has been planning this stuff right alongside of me. You know, if the wedding was all about the bride and the dress, then maybe instead of a groom there could be a giant mirror. 

CMGragain

Maybe pre-marriage counseling should be required before someone can get married.  OK, that's not serious.
My minister asked me two important questions: 1.  Are you in love with this man?  2.  Why do you want to marry this man?

Almost every bride is certain that she is in love, but so many of them cannot tell you WHY they want to marry.  "Because we are in love." is not a good answer.  It bothers me that the media promotes the myth of the perfect marriage, and the one perfect love.  (Dim lights, listen to Snow White singing "Someday My Prince Will Come".)
It's all about the money for the bridal industry, isn't it?  Sad reflection on our culture.  No wonder there are so many divorces.  It's as bad as the happy housewife commercials of the early 60's, when a woman's fulfillment was depicted as her having a sparkling clean floor.

kerbohl

@jessiray Thanks for that awesome mental picture of a bride walking up the aisle smiling at herself in a giant mirror.  I can think of a few people who might do that if it was an option.  I smell a future trend - instead of having the arch at front, just a nice mirrored alcove so the bride can see herself from all angles.  And drool over her perfect dress . . .

sacd0916

@ LDay2014 Every time I see that Crest commercial all I can think of is the Anchorman scene...."Boy, that escalated quickly. I mean, that really got out of hand fast".

themuffinman16

I liked the men's wearhouse commercial that said, "While everyone is looking at her, she is looking at you." I think it's nice when they incorporate the groom, after all, he is who the bride is walking toward, at the end of the aisle. Everyone else might not notice how handsome the groom looks, but trust me, it is all the bride can think about. That and spending the rest of their lives together... from this day forward

trulymarvelous

Showed this ad to FI.  His response was "That's such a F*ing stupid ad." 

He may not be the list oriented, hyper organized Excel fanatic I tend to be, but he wouldn't hesitate to tell me it's "The wrong shade of blue" or "You should make the font this color instead" for even a second

APDSS22

1. Disclaimer: I had a DB dress at my wedding.

2. I did not go there because the wedding is all about the dress.  In fact the opposite, I didn't want to blow my wedding budget on a dress I was going to wear for less than 24 hours.  I got my fabulous dress off the discontinued rack and was supremely happy with it in style and that I didn't have to fork over thousands of dollars I didn't have.

3. That being said, this commercial and the attitude behind it are offensive.  The day you get married should be about more than a dress or you could just go buy a dress and wear it everywhere.  Work, grocery shopping, walking the dog, vacuuming, etc.  My husband helped me with everything for our wedding...except my flowers, the bridesmaid dresses and my dress.  Because he didn't care about those things.

flyingfoxes

I hate their commercials too - and most jewelry ones.  I too have a DB dress though, it was discontinued and I used a discount code so I got it for $280 all-in.  I just couldn't justify spending hundreds or thousands more on a dress I'll wear one day.   They really aren't my favorite store though - so I'm glad I bought it online.  LOL

StephJean83

The commercial just adds to my distaste of DB. My FH even said that he understands now why I dislike them so much.  My FH has been very active in planning, including attending bridal shows with me to get info on DJs and caterers. He likes to act like he isn't involved but with the exception of my dress, which I got on massive discount at a bridal blow out sale, he has had a say in every decision.

 

By me the jewelry store we bought my e-ring at does some obnoxious commercials. However, their prices are good, they offer an awesome warranty plan and I love their selection. Around Christmas, some other jewelry store started bashing them in their commercial, but didn't say their name. They would say "the gimmicky jewelry store" or "the burgundy boxes with cream bows". I missed most of their commercials since I normally listen to XM Radio but when I was in FH's car, I would hear them.