Discussions by Shannon S.

I have a Hotmail address I pretty much just use for mailing lists, memberships, etc. (I moved over to Gmail a few years back.) Well, I opened my Hotmail today and see a bunch of bouncebacks, etc. I...

So, DH and I were big DIYers, and used an Ipod mix instead of a DJ. He chose the music. Stuff I found on our wedding playlist: Crazy Bitch Ridin' Solo Shark in the Water Faith (the George Michael song...

Our dear friend Mark brought his camera to the wedding and made a short (less than four minute) movie. He did this as our gift, because he knew we didn't have a budget for a videographer. I am all...

What did everyone have for dinner? Post recipes if you can! I made a salad with: Cut-up chicken tenderloins, marinated in jerk seasoning and sauteed Mixed baby greens One mango, chopped One can black...

DS and I spent the weekend in NYC for a friend's birthday (we live in DC). Let's just say the weekend did not go as planned. First, I was already a little salty with DS because he bought us tickets on...

Hi all, A longtime poster, and friend to many of us, was banned for two weeks by WW. Personally, I believe another poster flagged Analy's posts and messages to purposely drive her out of the...

OK. A lot of folks are claiming that 'flooding the boards' or whatever is unprofessional, that people are making this the All About Analy page, and that the big bad world gave them a boo-boo. Lemme...

I am toasting all of you with a beverage DS calls the "Shan Summer Cooler." This drink is the greatest thing I have ever done. Vodka, white cranberry juice, the slightest splash of grenadine,...

OK, I'm about to rant. This is not a wedding dress resale site. For that, we have Craigslist, Oncewed, WeddingBee, EBay, and so many other sites that the thought of searching for them makes Google...

Quit my job. Starting a business. Yay! My Facebook and email have been lit up with encouragement and support. DS bustend out the bottle of Dom Perignon he'd been saving. Everyone is dancing in the...

Today is my last day at my job, and as of Monday I'll be self-employed! So excited. Things I will not miss: My coworker who spends all day on teh phone with her (adult) children, and wants me to train...

I ask because this morning, I took the Metro (DC subway) to work. The couple across from me were smacky-kissing and simpering and baby-talking about how much they were going to miss each other. Since...

After spending nearly a year on this site, I've noticed a very troubling mindset some brides have. The, "My guests get what they get and they'll like it, because otherwise they don't care about me me...

Yes, I just told a bunch of internet randoms that DH and I are going to indulge in a little barebacking. Modesty? What modesty? Anyway, we got the all-clear from the gyno to start trying. He did say I...

As I've mentioned before, DS and I share a small one-bedroom apartment. This was my apartment before we moved in together, and it's rent-controlled, cheap, and in a great neighborhood in the city. DS...

The "standing for the ceremony" thread reminded me of my least favorite wedding practice: RECEIVING LINES. You've just gotten through a ceremony, you think you're on your way to the party, but, oh,...

DH's sister is getting married in September. I'm looking forward to this wedding like it's multiple orgasms on Space Mountain with a new pair of shoes at the end. And then maybe some mint chocolate...

For fun, let's all try to give our best, most universal wedding advice...in three sentences or less. I'll start: Yes, it's your day, but you're also a hostess and need to be considerate your guests....