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Bethenny Frankel

Bridezilla Begins

Bethenny talks dress shopping, hosting the in-laws, and the possibility of baby number two.

June 16, 2010

 

When I met Shawn, he seemed uptight, polished, adequately neurotic and detail oriented. I thought he could definitely run with the big dogs. He really did have his finger on the pulse of everything I might need. I loved calling him out when he tried to bluff me about the four seasons. I wanted to let him know that I was on my game. Bridezilla begins.

I wanted the wedding at the Four Seasons Hotel because I couldn't think of a more modern, sophisticated yet subtle cosmopolitan location. It was always my dream to be married there, but I knew I would never be able to pull it off. I thought I'd have to be marrying some crazy mogul to be married someplace like that.

I love Jason's parents. I think Jason was probably more anxious about me entertaining them. Truthfully, it made me spend more time with them rather than let him entertain them. They are incredibly warm and loving people.

Not only is Carol surrounded by men, she lost a son. I asked her to go wedding dress shopping because I'm sure she missed having the opportunity to have a daughter and go through all of those girly things. It was so nice to include her and see her so happy. It was also really fun. She was such a great sport.

Jason really wants more children which currently gives me anxiety. However, if we decide to go that route, we're not getting any younger. Isn't it always something? It's tricky because I'm not going to let a timeline or ticking clock make me do something I'm not ready to do. Cheers to all of you mothers: it is the most difficult thing I have ever done in my life. You always ask me about how to start and run a business. All of you who have children and are successful at it could do anything to set your mind to.

 

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399 Comments

Bethenny I just want you to know how much i love you and your entire family.
Including Julie and Max. Motherhood is the greatest joy in the world.I have a son that is the most joy i have expienced in my life.He is 34 now and still brings me the greatest joy.He is like a best friend to me.
Bethennny,you are a beautiful spirit and bring so much joy to people.
I am looking so foward to seeing more of you and your family.
Love Ya,
Terry

Bethenny, Hi just wanted to let you know that Bryn is beautyful and so glad that your husband is doing a great job to keep the good work up .Soon you will have you live back but just enjoy her because the my boy's are 26&24 and were every close because I took 10 years off to just foucs on them and now there done with the army and collage and now doing great for there else and they come home every weekend and we have a family night on friday just to catch up on are week .So keep up the good work Mom is the best job that I every had.GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY YOUR FRIEND ROSIE

CONGRATS TO THE FRANKEL & HOPPY FAMILIES
BETHENNY, AS YOU CAN SEE BY ALL THESE E-MAILS YOU HAVE MORE FAMILY THAN YOU COULD EVER WANT!!!!
JASEN, YOUR PARENTS ARE SIMPLY ADORABLE....
YOUR NOT BAD EITHER...
COOKIE, WE LOVE YOU TOO...
JULIE, CONGRATULATIONS, YOU ARE NOW AN AUNT!!
(IT'S YOUR JOB TO SPOIL MISS BRYN!)
THE LOVE YOU SHARE SHOWS SO CLEARLY..
YOU ARE LOVED....GOD'S BLESSINGS TO ALL..

Bethenny,

You are amazing!!! I am getting married on 10-10-10 and I love!! the song that you and Jason danced to for your first dance. I am a 8 years older than my fiance, and at 34, I just want tasteful, classic things. This is my first and only wedding. When I saw how happy you looked, and how much your husband loves you ( it is totally written all over his face ) I cried. Seriously. And I'm not a crier. If you, or someone, could let me know how to get my hands on a copy of that song, I would appreciate it!! You ROCK!! Please keep me laughing and crying!!! Congrats on the baby, and I can't wait for more Bethenny!!! :)

I love the communication you and Jason have. It kept me glued to watching both of you, what you'd say next. Also, not only what you said but how Jason responded to you, having such great empathy, insight to your emotions, and spontaneous affection for you and your precious unborn child. I wish both of you all the joy life can give you now and forever! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing such beautiful moments.

Bethenny,

I love your show!!!! It's refreshing. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with us. You are an inspiration to me, you are a true role model to women. Enjoy your baby!!!

thank you for sharing the bad and the good.

Love your show, I am getting married and wanted to know what is the name of the song you walked down the isle too! Thanks so much!!

Bethany, what can I say that someone else hasnt'.
I would be so proud to call you my daughter. I love your honesty you just say it like it is.
Wishing you and your family the best.

Question, Did you invite Jill to your wedding? Beacuse one way or another she would make it about her, and later find something to critize. Stay away from negative people (Jill) she's a hater!!!

I was wishing you wouldn't, invite Jill that is.
Stay cool, and welcome to motherhood
Love ya,

Beth I so love you and your show. You are beautiful inside and out. You have so many things to be happy about and I am happy for you. I am so happy that you have Jason, you both compliment each other. You have the best and you deserve it.

Tell darling Jason it is not 1956. Do you know what 30 more years of global warming is going to look like? One baby, hurrah, but stop there.

Bethenney, I saw you crying when you had to say aloud that you have no family who will be at the wedding and I was crying along with you as I am in the same boat. My beautiful children tell me all the time that I am no longer alone and that things will get better for "our family" from here. You are a sweetheart. Love and Blessings, Nicole

I just watched tonights episode, episode 4, Let me eat cake. I love the painting B. bought for Jason. I cant remember the name of the art gallery or the name of the artist. Any help???

hello Bethany! I'm really enjoying your new show! You have such a dry sense of humor,I love it...I have to say sometimes your eyes look a little sad..(just an obeservation) You will be sorely missed on NY Housewives! I really honestly wish they would ask kelly to leave the show...she really adds nothing to the show...she realy lives in her own little world! Congrats on your new show!

As much as I have liked the NYC Housewives (until this year) BGM? is an absolute joy and delight. With a lot less drama and tons more love it is charming and entertaining. The shopping trip with Jason's Mom and Jason sincerity to you are touching and heartwarming. I know you know what you have found and so happy for you. Your shows proves you don't need all the back-biting and tension to be successful, hope Bravo realizes this. Best wishes for a wonderful life, you are blessed.

All I can say is BRAVO!!! Love the show.It makes me laugh and is so fun to watch.Thanks for sharing and letting us know we don't have to be perfect.

Beth, I am very proud of you; as a Mom to Bryn, wife to Jason, and your accomplishments in life.

Whether or not people call your humor sarcastic, witty or mean...
you make me laugh and I understand you. I don't know if people are listening to Jason carefully of not, but he also has a funny
sense of humor too.

I adore your show!

Thank you Bethenny for sharing a little bit of your life. I watch you in Housewifes of NYC and you were always my fave. I'm so happy you have your own show and that you are so happy. I think you have earn it to be able to have it all, many blessing to you and your beautiful family.

Finally I just wanted to thank you for giving me hope!

Besos

love, love your new show, I'm so happy to be able to watch you with out Kelly or Jill. Can't understand why Andy gave Kelly so much air time on the reunion show. I will watch your show but if Kelly comes back next year on housewives I won't watch it. My best to you, Jason and baby Bryn.

LOVE,LOVE,LOVE YOUR SHOW, DON'T MISS THE DRAMA FROM THE HOUSEWIVES. YOUR HUSBAND IS SO HANDSOME HE LOOKS LIKE A MODEL GOOD LUCK TO BOTH OF YOU!!!!

Bethenny,

You and Jason are just the cutest couple!
Loved tonight's show and all of your friends.
I felt myself having an anxiety attack along with you.
I hope that you are not having those anymore, cause I
know for a fact, they will literally cause you to have physical problems down the road.
SLOW DOWN and stay there and enjoy everything you now
have in your life. Most people only dream of having
the people in their life that you have in yours!
Please give your wedding planner a break !!!!!
He is walking on egg shells as it is.
I so can identify with your trust issues and I know for me, it had to do with my childhood and always being the adult
in my family when everyone else was acting like children.
You have an incredible man now and as hard as it is for me
to say this, put all your trust in him. You can see how
much he loves and adores you.
I just love your show. It is a real treat to get
a glimpse into such a true love story!!!!!!!

Bethanny as many has said, you are a pistol. You are on your game and love it. I wish I could fire back the funny liner you come up with in a second. I peed myself when you told Max pick your paties out and not to worry your "whoha" are not still in them. Classic. I am so jealous. Jason is great and sweet and you deserve the best and you got it girl. I would love to work for you. You inspire me and thats on tv. Without cameras I could only imagine. God bless you Bethanny and your family
xoxoxox

Bethenny! I never thought you could top your first seasons of RHONYC but you are so great on your own. I totally get you, my Dad lost all his money when I was a teenager and I'm pretty driven myself. It is so hard to trust anyone else to take care of you when you didn't have security growing up! I love that you, so adept at adapting, are getting therapy. Everyone needs it at some point, not everyone admits it. Love YOU!

Bethanny, you are the best! "Clean up on isle nine." TV does not make me laugh out loud ofter but you do! Thanks for being you and being real. Love you and your terrific new show.

Love you and your show. You have a career as a standup comic if you ever get tired of being a chef. Yu are soooo funny. So glad you have such a nice husband and he has such a warm supportive family. They seem like the real deal.

Bethany,
I am getting married in 4 weeks and i LOVE YOUR SHOW. you are not afraid to show people what it is all about. I feel constant guilt that i am not always happy. there is so much shit and bull to deal with. thank you for allowing people to see that the engagement period is not always fun. actually not fun at all. i love my fiancée but it is still hard. Thank YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
R

Bethanny don't believe what they say get an epideral(sp) its scary but u'll b fine!! U won't pee or any of the other things they said!! It'll b fine by a few days!!

I really appreciate you allowing us a view into your personal life, especially, the part where you're seeing a therapist during your pregnancy. I have two wonderful babies and with both, I had to seek therapy for the stress, anxiety, and emotional turmoil that comes with your hormones going crazy. It's very comforting and reassuring to know that I am not alone; I am not the only one that went through the whole other side of pregnancy...the side that is less expressed. Thank you so much for sharing that with us! You are truly awesome!

Bethanny, I am watching your 3rd show as I write this -- and laughing hysterically!! You are so real, fun, and giving me flashbacks of my pregnancy -- my daughter was also 5 weeks early -- is now 14 years old -- and the best thing in my life. I wish you all the best in you new and improved life.

I have to stop typing -- you are hysterical!! I could not keep up with you for one hour of your life!!

Can I just say my definition of a man has completely changed...Will I look for my man to buy flowers? No. My ideal man will walk around Costco and bring me samples. I ABSOLUTELY loved that part and even rewinded it for my bf. Love, Love, Love Jason.

I grin from ear to ear the entire time I'm watching your show. You are hilarious....

LOVE YOU and your new show! Such a nice break from the noratic coaster known as RHONY! Keep it real as we all who are your fans know you will!

Bethenny, You will not regret having another child. But you may regret not having another baby in years to come. Jason looks like he makes a great father and loves you. Can't get any better than that.

Love your new show! It doesn't give me anxiety the way RHONYC did this past season (for real! Some moments made me feel like I was going to have a panic attack). You are a role model to me and I hope that with persistence and hard work one day I, too, can have it all. Thanks for always inspiring.

I swear out of all of the Real Houswives you are my favorite! I absolutely love your show and your amazing fun-loving personality! It's refreshing to see a "Real" person on TV that is comfortable in her own skin and doesn't take everything too seriously! I wish you the best in all you do and any future endeavors you and your family take on :) Thank-you for sharing your world with the rest of the world :)

Bethenny, LOVE LOVE LOVE you're new show, can't wait until thursday nights! You're the best on reality TV.

I hope you find the family you never had with your new in-laws. My mother-in-law was the nurturing mother that I never had. Just take a deep breath and allow them to love you unconditionally. I think you're apprehensive of what people want from you, but there really are people out there who are truly kind and want nothing in return.

I also hope you will find forgiveness in your heart for Jill. She has very humbly asked for your forgiveness. I only hope y'all can start over fresh. You might find as a new mother yourself that relationships are worth repairing and keeping. Lots of good wishes to you!

Jason's parents seem so nice and the scenes with you and his mother dress shopping were very sweet. I kept rewinding the scene where you busted the wedding planner on the arrangements at the Four Seasons. That was hilarious, but in a good-natured way. I'm sure he did a fabulous job. I also loved when Max asked how your generation danced. So funny. Love the show and wish you and Jason and Bryn the best. (and Cookie).

Bethany, I KNOW you were overwhelmed with the "too-too" friends as well as Jason's mom & dad coming to stay, which I think that actually helped in it's own way...BUT..
Could Jason not have been making HIS list of people he wants at the wedding when he was stranded in Miami? He definiftly had the time. I think Jason is perfect for you and will be a great Dad. I'm glad you grabbed him when you did! Jason's Mom & Dad would have helped you too. You can't plan a venue without knowing just how many people you're going to invite. And yes there's so many other things you have to do.

You have always been my favorite out of all the housewives. I love your one one liners, and your honesty. And you're just fun to watch!
It touched my heart when you said, "If you are a successful mom, you can do anything you put your mind to." Thank you for that... I became a mom before I went to college... (I was 19) it was the HARDEST thing I've ever done, and I was scared to death about how I was going to support my child. I got my shit together, found a factory job and MADE it work.
Now I'm in college, becoming a nurse! I have 3 kids now, and I'm a very strong woman... I want my kids to look up to me and say, "If mommy went to college and had us, we can do it."
I don't really know why I told you all of this, lol, your comment was just sweet, and it got to me on a day where I really needed to hear something like that.
It has been a pleasure watching you on your new show, I love it because you are real, you are YOURSELF (which is nonexsistant in most "reality" shows) and Jason is a GREAT guy! You really compliment each-other.
I SO understand where you come from with being a private person. Every adult I loved and trusted as a child let me down and betrayed me, it was horrible. It's hard for me to be open with people I don't know well, and I don't go to alot of parties with hundreds of people, that's an anxiety attack waiting to happen. LOL
Just keep being who you are, Bethenny, it's why people adore you so much! Yes, you've grown SO much from the 1st episode we watched of you, but you've ALways stayed true to yourself, and what you believe in. You stand apart from all the rest... I really admire you!
((hugs))
Carrie

Bethenny I just wanted you to know that you look amazing! You look so incredibly happy and healthy...You look even more beautiful then ever before

YOU, are a frikkin' riot!! LOVE YA BABE!! Oh & that Cookie!!! ta die faw!!

God Bless your baby! Love your show and that thinks are working for you, How ever I'm very sad your leaving the housewives now that you have it all to be a real housewive. I would love to see your baby pretty soon.

I am having so much fun watching your show. All the fabulously crazy, wonderful things you go through make me laugh. It is such a reality and I know we are not watching half of what is recorded. It's good you're having therapy sessions too. Just watching Jason, you and Cookie is fun. Then when the family or co-workers join in, it seems your eyes get wider than ever. Seeing how much joy you put on Jason's Mom's face was great too. His family does seem warm and I am glad they love you too. I look forward to every episode. Have fun Bethenny with this show. I wish you and your family much happiness.

Bethenny,

Huge Fan..Love the show.. Have to say watched the show last night peed my pants the whole time, woke up my almost 6month old bc i couldnt stop laughing. You seem like a great person and wish you and your new family the best. Im not one to blog, dont have facebook account or anything but I just had to let you know, you are fantastic.Congrats! Can't wait for next episode...

I think you are great and hysterical! Armed with a great sense of humor and your one liners, you have me laughing! Love your show. It's a great departure from all the hoopla and craziness of the Housewives of NYC.

I truly applaud you for opening up your therapy sessions to the public. That takes a lot of courage to do. It makes you even more relateable. You seem to be a person that can celebrate success and who is open to working on self improvement on a more personal level.

Congratulations on all your successful endeavors. You are a spitfire and your personality is one that keeps me tuned in!

Looking forward to more!

I would watch your show even if you were just sitting in your living room, watching paint dry.

I have all your books and DVD, and used to watch you on Martha Stewart Apprentice.

I just can't get enough of Bethenny!

After this past season of RHONY, I was exhausted. Thank goodness for BGM. Your show is such a relief and fun. Love everyone but please bring back Napolean Dynamite. He was so quirky and cute. PS Amsale made my wedding dress back in 1989. Still happily married!

Hi Bethenny,
Blessings to you and your baby and soon to be husband. I watched you on housewives and now on your new adventure. I just wanted to let you know that I totally understand how you feel about your home. If you are like me, I do so many things in one day that when I get home I just want to be home and alone at home. I figured out that I am an intreverted - extravert. It's all good girlfriend you keep doing you - your good at it. God Bless!

Bethenny, the scene where you and Jason's mom shop for a wedding dress truly touched my heart. I kept thinking about your past and how, for the first time, you were shown love, support, comfort, and admiration from a mom. Oh, God, I balled my eyes out while saying, "Bethenny finally has a real, loving family!" No one interrupted your joy for their own self interest? Ahhhhhhhh, it was such a special moment. LOVED IT! I'm so happy for you, dear.
Christi from Michigan

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