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Shannon S.
Shannon S.

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Shannon S.
Divorce is real and it happens...
Shannon S. in Etiquette and Advice, on November 22, 2011 at 11:25 AM

Since the "I don't believe in divorce" post was taken down (whyyyyy???), I figured I'd just start my own thread. I am on my second marriage. And "I don't believe in divorce and it will never happen to...

Charlie, Jan 9, 2021 80 468
Shannon S.
WWR: The Third Rails of Wedding Wire
Shannon S. in Planning, on November 3, 2010 at 12:04 PM

While I'm blowing up the boards, I'd like to point out which posts are GUARANTEED to get you 40 comments and loads of controversy. 1. Should I have a cash bar? 2. Should I do a dollar dance? 3. Why...

itsdone, Jul 9, 2014 538 431
Shannon S.
Friday Fun: What was your worst bridesmaid's dress?
Shannon S. in Community Conversations, on April 11, 2014 at 10:06 AM

Bonus points if you have pictures. I don't have pictures handy of mine, but it was extremely heavy black taffeta with layers of crinoline and a train, and a top I couldn't fill out to save my life....

Private User, Apr 11, 2014 44 511
Shannon S.
Somebody ought to do this for a signature cocktail...
Shannon S. in Planning, on April 10, 2014 at 4:18 PM

It would be great for a summer wedding with a citrusy color scheme: http://www.yoursouthernpeach.com/2013/01/weekend-cheers-citrus-sangria.html

Shannon S., Apr 11, 2014 4 8
Shannon S.
Intersting Article about Bridesmaids
Shannon S. in Etiquette and Advice, on April 10, 2014 at 1:07 PM

Http://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/how-to-refuse-to-be-a-bridesmaid?src=spr_FBPAGE&spr_id=1447_51594290 I saw this today and thought the writer had a great point. Being a bridesmaid is OUT...

JustMarried'14, Apr 10, 2014 20 19
Shannon S.
For the Married Ladies - what's your favorite little piece of advice?
Shannon S. in Etiquette and Advice, on March 24, 2014 at 11:45 AM

We've done a lot of "back and married" posts, but I was thinking of the really small details that we wish we knew on our wedding day. Here are some of mine: Don't lock your knees during the ceremony,...

Nancy Taussig, Mar 24, 2014 3 15
Shannon S.
Just for Fun: What's the Wackiest Wedding Suggestion You Have Received?
Shannon S. in Community Conversations, on March 11, 2014 at 12:29 PM

When planning a wedding, everyone has advice. Some good, some bad, and some just plain bizarre. What's the craziest thing that someone suggested to you? Examples: When I was planning, my DH wanted a...

Cheshire Cat Bride, Mar 14, 2014 61 199
Shannon S.
Why I die a little bit inside when people want to do a "cute poem"
Shannon S. in Etiquette and Advice, on March 11, 2014 at 7:07 AM

...because they actually think dreadful rhyming doggerel is a substitute for etiquette. This example, of an expectant mother using "cute poems" to shake people down for money, is everything that is...

Alejandra, Mar 11, 2014 48 35
Shannon S.
NWR - Spinoff of Pet Peeve Discussion: What do you do that drives your SO crazy?
Shannon S. in Community Conversations, on February 12, 2014 at 10:27 AM

We all know how much we hate dirty socks, messy kitchens and loud farting. But it's not like we're perfect ourselves. So what do you do that drives your better half crazy?

Bethany, Feb 13, 2014 41 17
Shannon S.
FYI for the budget brides...$99 dresses!
Shannon S. in Wedding Attire, on December 27, 2011 at 10:18 AM

The Limited has several wedding gowns on sale for $99 and under. I like the one on the top right. http://www.thelimited.com/category/whats-new/special-offers/332

Mrswilson2012, Dec 27, 2011 6 16
Shannon S.
NWR: Paging Carole B - need theme party help!
Shannon S. in Community Conversations, on November 15, 2011 at 8:31 AM

I'm throwing a biker theme party for DH's birthday in a few weeks. We'll have those awful American International 1960s biker movies playing in the background (Satan's Sadists, etc). But I'm stuck on...

Carole M (a.k.a "old, Nov 15, 2011 10 20
Shannon S.
It's funny photo time!
Shannon S. in Community Conversations, on November 3, 2011 at 1:15 PM

At the expense of no users, abusers, or snoozers whatsoever, because funny is only funny if I say so...POST YOUR SILLY PHOTO! I'll kick it off with a psychedelic monkey.

Heather, Nov 7, 2011 142 166
Shannon S.
Don't worry, I'm still me...
Shannon S. in Community Conversations, on November 3, 2011 at 4:30 PM

I've just decided to be Spam Man instead of a mint julep cup for a while. It's a gift to my BFF, who has given me the adorable nickname of "spam." Now to return to our regularly scheduled insanity... ...

Shannon S., Nov 3, 2011 16 18
Shannon S.
Was it about making good decisions, or about random luck?
Shannon S. in Married Life, on November 3, 2011 at 11:21 AM

Yesterday, a BSB* told me that meeting and marrying my husband was "just good luck." She also said I was offering "unsolicited advice" and was a "smug married" because I disputed the idea that meeting...

Mrs.T.to.Be, Nov 3, 2011 28 171
Shannon S.
Just an FYI...
Shannon S. in Etiquette and Advice, on October 27, 2011 at 3:41 PM

Private Messages are monitored by WW Support. So if you send a harassing, derogatory, or just plain crazy message to another poster, well, whatever happens next is your own fault. Just sayin'.

Christina, Oct 27, 2011 21 12
Shannon S.
It's Not...It Is: General Wedding Advice
Shannon S. in Etiquette and Advice, on October 19, 2011 at 2:16 PM

Let's put our favorite wedding advice in "It's not...it is" format. For example: It's not a coronation. It's a wedding. It's not about how things look in photos. It is about the people you have with...

FMS, the barefoot wi, Oct 20, 2011 41 37
Shannon S.
For the beach brides...
Shannon S. in Planning, on September 28, 2011 at 9:28 AM

This video cracks me up...when setting up for your ceremony, don't forget about high tide! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqQ4gjiR8W4&feature=player_embedded Also, love how the officiant totally keeps...

Jamie, Sep 28, 2011 11 12
Shannon S.
NWR: BYOB Party? Really?
Shannon S. in Married Life, on September 24, 2011 at 2:44 PM

Some friends are having a party tonight, I just rechecked the invite and it says BYOB. I find this really weird, because the hostesses are in their mid-20s and I consider BYOB to be a college kid...

Mrs. J-Mo, Sep 25, 2011 36 91
Shannon S.
Words of Wisdom!
Shannon S. in Fitness and Health, on September 23, 2011 at 9:34 PM

Buttsex won't make a baby.

HRH Mags, Sep 23, 2011 24 16
Shannon S.
Help! Help! Help!
Shannon S. in Wedding Attire, on September 19, 2011 at 12:22 PM

I'm not sure whether I should put my pants on, then my shoes. Or if it's shoes, then pants. Help?

Juliette S, Sep 19, 2011 65 77
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