From diet pills to weekly weigh-ins… meet the Bridezilla who’s banned her bridesmaids from the big day unless they fit in size ten dresses
GRUELLING fitness regimes, weekly weigh-ins, diet pills, strict dress codes.
It may sound like a military-style boot camp, but it is a list of demands one bride-to-be insists her bridesmaids must meet.
And woe betide any who do not step up, for self-confessed bridezilla Lucy Hunt has already sacked her maid of honour — her sister Amy.
As for the guests, Lucy has BANNED attractive women, big hats and even certain colours.
She is also having THREE hen parties and has lined up FIVE dresses to ensure she looks her best for the £10,000 dream wedding.
The 26-year-old freelance researcher says she does not care if people think her crazy, as long as it means she gets the attention she deserves.
She has even refused to go ahead with her big day, on October 26, unless guests follow her strict rules.
Lucy, of Falmouth, Cornwall, says: “I call the shots and that’s what will make sure I have the best day of my life.
“I’m a proud bridezilla. People say it like it’s a bad thing, but if it means I’m guaranteed to be the centre of attention then it’s a good thing.”
Her story comes as the rules were revealed for Pippa Middleton’s posh wedding this weekend, which include “no ring, no bring” on plus-ones, outfit changes and a tough pre-wedding schedule.
Lucy has included her strict list on the wedding invites — starting with dress code.
She says: “No one can wear white, red wine colours or pale pink. I have a colour scheme and I don’t want any of the guests ruining that.
“I’ve also banned big hats — they are attention-seeking and I don’t want anyone taking that away from me. I’ve emailed this to everyone.
“I understand why Pippa has asked guests to bring two outfits — you want people to fit in with the planning.”
But Lucy has taken her fear of being outshone much further when she ties the knot, with hospitality manager Matthew Terence, 30.
She says: “I’ve banned women who are too glamorous. I’ve seen brides crumble when a stunning friend walks in and gets attention.
“Any girls coming who I don’t know very well have been vetted.
“I have monitored their social media pictures and checked up on how they have turned up to other formal events — and if I think they are too glamorous, I’ve banned them from the guest list.
“I have a spreadsheet where I’ve rated potential female guests out of ten — if they are over eight, they’re not coming.”
Even “cute babies” are out. “I’ve also banned children,” Lucy says.
“Guests spend hours cooing over buggies when they should be looking at me and my husband and enjoying the party.
“Some guests are really annoyed and have booked holidays away on the week of my wedding, instead of coming.”
Like Pippa, Lucy is only allowing couples who are married or engaged to attend.
She says: “My own ‘no bling, no bring’ policy has caused a few fallings-out.
“One relative has a pregnant girlfriend he has to leave at home and is not happy. I told him straight: Put a ring on it, or she’s not coming.”
But the strict rules for her guests are nothing compared to those that her bridal party has to endure.
The bossy bride has banned any of her five bridesmaids from being by her side on the big day unless they lose enough weight to fit into size 10 dresses — even insisting on regular weigh-ins.
She says: “I’ve chosen my five bridesmaids to be at my beck and call and to do what I want them to do on my wedding day. That’s what they’re there for.”
Her list of demands also includes: no major hair-colour changes or haircuts without her approval, to be available whenever she calls, not to complain, and to carry emergency sewing kits on the day.
She says: “I have spreadsheets to keep track of the measurements and weights of the bridesmaids as I want them all to be a size 10.
“I don’t want them ruining the photos. I’ve bought the dresses and I’m not changing them.
“I’ve set a diet plan and exercise regime for them. I’ll put them on diet pills or make them go to a boot camp if they miss a monthly weigh-in.
One of my bridesmaids was my sister Amy.
She moaned about the dress and didn’t want to lose weight to look better in it.
“I threatened to put her on weight-loss pills if she didn’t take it seriously and she didn’t like it.
“If she can’t follow my simple rules and stick to the diet and exercise plan she can’t be my bridesmaid. So I sacked her.
“I’ve been a bridesmaid at others’ weddings and put up with their demands. — and so should she.”
Lucy told her bridesmaids they had to plan three surprise hen-dos — two for her top 20 female friends and one for older ladies.
She says: “I’ve just got back from my first in Amsterdam but I have asked for another two.”
Lucy didn’t want to settle for just one wedding dress, either, so has five for her big day.
“When Kate married William and changed for the reception I had a lightbulb moment — I’ll wear a range of dresses on the day and have stand-by dresses on hand”, she says. “It’s my chance to be a princess.
“I started trialling make-up looks a year ago so the make-up artist gets it right.
“Some people have dubbed me the Princess Bride, and a bolshie bridezilla, but I don’t care.”
Then, of course, there are the photos, where Lucy has outlined another series of rules and regulations to ensure they show her at her best.
She says: “I have a strict brief where they are only allowed to take pictures of my good side. I will tell guests the same and, if I see any pictures on Facebook I don’t like, I’ll have them deleted.
“I want to check all speeches in advance, too, to make sure they are good enough.”
Mum-of-two Lucy has been engaged to Matthew for 16 months and has dreamed of her wedding day since childhood.
Lucy, who is holding down two further jobs to pay for her big day — cleaning and ironing — says: “I’ve always wanted the perfect wedding, as I only plan on getting married once.”
Fiancé Matthew says: “Lucy tells me what’s happening and I let her go for it. She is incredibly organised but it does drive me crazy.
“I’m just happy we’ve sorted the suits. I know that she’ll look amazing on our big day. I just hope the guests show up!”