The WE Channel's "Platinum Weddings"

Sunday night television has some really craptacular selections as far as so-called entertainment is concerned.

Generally we go for the good writing and solid acting of Grey's Anatomy or revel in the crazy gorillas training to be SEALs on the Military Channel's Elite Forces/SEAL BUDs Training.  Good stuff.

But a couple of weeks back I came across a refreshing show on the WE Channel (I know, I know, can you believe it?) called Platinum Weddings.  Unlike the horrid, Jerry Springer-esque offerings on the same channel like Bride vs. Bride and the deplorable Bridezillas, Platinum Weddings is all about decent folks with good taste and seemingly unlimited budgets who are trying make wonderful memories with a beautiful wedding.

There is nary an hysterical, insufferable, despicable bitch bride or drunken, panty-chasing groom in the lot.  No histrionics.  No tantrums.  And tears?  Well, yes, but they're sweet, sincere tears of joy.

And I watched six episodes before making this conclusion, so you're safe.  You won't be offended.

There are gorgeous gowns, cute, likeable couples, charming, proud families, amazing catering spreads, towering cakes, generous charitable donations, world-class entertainment, compelling meldings of intriguing cultures, hypnotic floral arrangements, internationally-reknowned hair and makeup artists, genius photographers, and impeccably orchestrated party planning.

And the jewelry?  Ay, caramba!  Engagement rings, wedding rings, wedding gifts of jewelry, tasteful tiaras, diamond necklaces, family heirlooms, oh my!  Beautiful things.

Before you get nuts and say something like, "Well, of course they're pleasant and placid, they've got it made in the shade.  They can afford to be calm.  Money is no object."

Then I will quickly direct you Exhibits A-Z:  Hollyweird carnie-folk, for whom money is also no object.  And for whom every day is another excuse to act like entitled, hysterical, attention-starved children for the cameras.  Really no different than the Bridezillas and their icky grooms, just with better DNA, agents, stylists, managers and a curious ability to cultivate a fan base.

Check it out if you can.  Refreshing, truly.

Comments

[kim]

So psyched. Thanks for the good idea. I hate those wedding shows, because they are always boring and I won't watch the crazy ones. Yay. I will have to DVR it, though. Can't tear myself away from the gimmick of McDreamy. Those eyes are a gimmick. But he is still McDreamy. How does he do it?

[Wendy]

It rather makes me wish I had the WE as an option!

Luckily, as you and Kim point out there is a McDreamy ...

[The Leprechaun]

What's even better about Platinum Weddings is that it isn't on that crappy Oxygen Network.

[Jeanice A. Miller]

I watch the show as much as I can but, from what I can see we have a lot of wealthy people in this country that spend their money very lavishly when there are people in the world that doesn't even get 1% of what these people experience. But, like I said it's their money.

[Shawn]

Nah, you really don't have to waste too much money on a wedding, when you know you can find elegant, decent pieces. Take, for example, Cigar Accessories. They're highly affordable and I bet men do love them.