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Shannon S.
Shannon S.

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Shannon S.
Advice for Brides Considering a Large Bridal Party
Shannon S. in Planning, on September 14, 2011 at 1:08 PM

...don't do it. Keep your attendants to five or fewer on each side. Here's why: 1. BUDGET: For every BM or GM you add, you pony up for another plate at the RD (more if they have SOs), another...

Soon2BMrsP, Sep 15, 2011 50 154
Shannon S.
Hey, Vendors! Read Me!
Shannon S. in Etiquette and Advice, on September 13, 2011 at 9:27 PM

Brides appreciate your advice, informed opinions and professional expertise. You know what is NOT appreciated? Threadjacking, where even the most unrelated thread is led back to the service you offer....

Emily, Sep 14, 2011 25 42
Shannon S.
Domestic Abuse Hotline Info
Shannon S. in Married Life, on September 12, 2011 at 1:42 PM

Sadly, on this site we often meet brides who are involved in abusive, unhealthy, or even dangerous relationships. The men threaten violence, or escalate to hitting, display irrational jealousy, or...

Mrs.Cruz, Sep 12, 2011 23 185
Shannon S.
Went to a DW this weekend, lessons learned...
Shannon S. in Planning, on September 11, 2011 at 8:44 PM

My sister-in-law got married yesterday at a beautiful farm in the Catskills. The food was great, the scenery was awesome, and the decorations were fabulous. It was an amazing weekend and so much fun!...

Shannon S., Sep 12, 2011 12 26
Shannon S.
NWR: The Earthquake was the boring part of my day
Shannon S. in Community Conversations, on August 23, 2011 at 9:39 PM

This morning, I was woken by a loud banging on my door. I look through the peephole, and there are some burly men outside. "POLICE! OPEN UP!!!!" So, uh, I did. I was worried I'd missed my federal jury...

Shannon S., Aug 24, 2011 23 48
Shannon S.
NWR: Hooray for men!
Shannon S. in Community Conversations, on August 23, 2011 at 10:06 AM

I've noticed a fair amount of man-bashing on this site. It's usually of the, "Men have the emotional IQ of a jelly sandwich" variety. Or, men are dumb, they don't know how to do housework (or they're...

Carole M (a.k.a "old, Aug 23, 2011 38 83
Shannon S.
WARNING: WW is cross-posting forum posts to Facebook.
Shannon S. in Community Conversations, on August 18, 2011 at 5:46 PM

Http://www.facebook.com/#!/WeddingWire I just posted a complaint to their FB wall, and my post vanished in less than a minute. Wow.

Zebra_Print_Bride&tr, Aug 23, 2011 88 91
Shannon S.
Tip for Brides Near a Safeway...CHEAP WINE!
Shannon S. in Community Conversations, on August 18, 2011 at 3:18 PM

Through 8/24, Safeway has a ton of wines for buy one at regular price, get one for 10 cents! (No mix and match, though - the two bottles have to be identical.) This includes mostly lower to mid-range...

Merfy Lou, Aug 18, 2011 7 26
Shannon S.
Big Girl Panty PSA
Shannon S. in Etiquette and Advice, on July 21, 2011 at 8:22 PM

Since I have a habit of mouthing off, I thought I'd share a bit of wisdom I picked up over the years of attending (and hosting) weddings. And it's gonna hurt: No one is EVER going to tell you that...

Phyllisann, Jul 22, 2011 60 8
Shannon S.
NWR: Prayers for Oslo
Shannon S. in Etiquette and Advice, on July 22, 2011 at 3:52 PM

Oslo, Norway was hit today with a downtown bombing and a gunman opening fire on a youth political conference. Officials are treating the two events as related....

Mandee, Jul 22, 2011 5 2
Shannon S.
Ugh, seriously, people, there's a guestbook AND a Private Message function...
Shannon S. in Community Conversations, on June 28, 2011 at 2:22 PM

...so if you're the "Veronique Young-Stevenson" leaving nasty and harassing messages on my guestbook, grow up and knock it off. If you have a legit account, PM me from my (public) profile. I leave my...

Jennifer, Jun 29, 2011 92 51
Shannon S.
What's the Fight You Have Over and Over?
Shannon S. in Married Life, on June 22, 2011 at 12:21 PM

I think even the healthiest couples have recurring arguments. You know, that thing you'll never agree on but have to hash out and compromise on every once in a while. In our case, I'm thrifty and DH...

Miss Michal, Jun 27, 2011 94 156
Shannon S.
Spinoff of Ob/GYN post...advice for virgin brides!
Shannon S. in Married Life, on March 30, 2011 at 1:33 PM

Hi all, I know we have some brides on here whose first time is going to be their wedding night. Since some may be afraid to ask, what sort of advice would you non-virgins like to offer? I'll go first:...

coach, Jun 25, 2011 67 4,173
Shannon S.
NWR: Boring but Necessary PSA about Pedestrian Safety
Shannon S. in Fitness and Health, on June 24, 2011 at 3:33 PM

Hi gang, Just wanted to remind everyone that when you're driving, you have to watch for pedestrians and ALWAYS yield to them. I was just nearly flattened by a vanpool driver, who took a turn too fast...

Analy aka T-waffle, Jun 24, 2011 15 4
Shannon S.
Chucks Brides
Shannon S. in Wedding Attire, on June 22, 2011 at 5:40 PM

If you're wearing Chucks, or having your wedding party wear them, www.delias.com has low-tops on clearance for $25 in lots of colors:...

Ednabug, Jun 22, 2011 8 27
Shannon S.
PSA: Please Keep an Eye on Your Guestbooks
Shannon S. in Etiquette and Advice, on June 21, 2011 at 3:00 PM

Because there are no "mean girls" or people ganging up on posters. Sigh. Rather, a poster has been coming back over and over, for over a year, each time as a different persona. But each time she's...

Mrs. Clark aka Mrs A, Jun 21, 2011 11 6
Shannon S.
Link: IL's steal the honeymoon suite!
Shannon S. in Honeymoon, on June 15, 2011 at 11:39 AM

Saw this on Etiquette Hell today and immediately thought of WW: http://www.etiquettehell.com/?p=2389 Unbelievable! The groom's parents took over the honeymoon suite, drank their champagne, and opened...

Sherice, Jun 18, 2011 21 66
Shannon S.
Married Ladies: What Went "Wrong" at Your Wedding?
Shannon S. in Community Conversations, on June 16, 2011 at 1:34 PM

I've noticed a lot of brides post because they're worried about wedding hiccups, such as late guests, someone drinking too much, or forgetting the rings. So I thought those of us who had our weddings...

mrs mom, Jun 16, 2011 67 132
Shannon S.
What's Tonight's Beverage?
Shannon S. in Married Life, on June 3, 2011 at 5:49 PM

DS and I are enjoying a beverage called the Shannon Summer Cooler. Rum, white cranberry juice, splash of grenadine, with frozen berries for garnish. Refreshing and deadly. And, yes, I name drinks...

Officially His Mrs P, Jun 3, 2011 45 100
Shannon S.
TMI Time/Just for Fun: Your Very Worst Birth Control Ever!
Shannon S. in Married Life, on June 1, 2011 at 3:45 PM

It seems like every sexually active woman has a birth control horror story. The pill that made you depressed, the doodad that made you fat, the condom that got stuck up in there... Well, let's have...

Nicole, Jun 1, 2011 44 82
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