I found all of the magazine cover presentations to be interesting and intriguing. I’ve really started noticing and realizing magazine covers and how there lay out has a purpose. I’ve always noticed and realized that magazines usually use the “sex sells” idea for the covers and content, but I have never really noticed much about the text on the page. I didn’t realize what an emphasis is even placed on the size and color of the text, not even including the content.
My group discussed the bridal magazine cover. I honestly don’t think I’ve ever looked through a bridal magazine maybe more than five times in my entire life, but I found the fact about the difference the celebrities make on the cover very intriguing. The content on the bridal magazines is shocking as well. I looked through some other covers of bridal magazines and it seems like the trend continues. I think it is difficult to find a balance because as women we typically want to plan our wedding and would be upset if we had no say in it, but then at the same time we are upset when we do the entire thing by ourselves. I definitely think then the men should have some say in the planning of a wedding so they understand all that goes into it.
Some other headlines that I found on the covers of some other bridal magazines include, “Tuxedo fashion for your man” “having the body you want for the big day” “the ultimate checklist” “11 ways to cut your bill” and “16 things to do once you get the ring.” Even though some of these headlines may have worthwhile content at face value they seem to be degrading and make “light” of the idea of marriage. I searched but still never found a completely credible bridal magazine. If anyone finds one that seems completely legitimate let me know!
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First of all-Emily, you were in my group for the magazine group project and you had totally great ideas and perspectives on the bridal industry and specifically magazines. I remember specific things you said that challenged the way I thought and made me rethink some points from the readings and from our Modern Bride article. One thing I found especially interesting about these bridal magazines is how the focus is always on ONE DAY (Wedding day!) and planning and publicizing and making the one day completely perfect. Why dont any headlines talk about life AFTER the wedding? Isn't the wedding ceremony supposed to symbolize a life together? I agree with you Emily that the magazines almost take light of marriage, and solely focus on the external "display" of a wedding, but not the true value and meaning.
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ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed working on this project with you girls! I think we chose one of the most interesting covers. I have always found myself secretly planning out my wedding and every detail that it will include but whenever I think of those things the husband's face is blurry. Why don't I ever think about my future life being in love and having a family as opposed to the picture of the wedding? Probably because I have always received those messages through the media. I agree with Andi when she said that it is weird we don't have headlines that talk about after the wedding and keeping healthy relationships. I think the media is really shaping our minds in a wrong way and forcing us to have values that are not important. I am glad to have been in a group with you girls and been given the different perspectives on these things.