Discussions by Shannon S.

Am listening to FS on the phone with our officiant (the mutual friend who introduced us). Here's what he says, and my thoughts. FS: "Oh, things aren't too programmed on the wedding day. We'll do...

So, my FS, God love him, is famous for his off-the-wall ideas. Let's make the reception a roast, let's list the wedding party by random made-up nicknames in the ceremony program, let's crank "Ridin'...

I tend to lead a happy, drama-free little life. And I wanted a happy, drama-free little wedding. Get hitched, then we all go to a pub for beer and burgers. Simple. But it seems like there are all...

FFIL has been planning the rehearsal dinner. Months ago, I suggested that he call the venue to check capacity. I had seen a cap of 30 on the website. With the officiant, wedding party, partners,...

What's the lamest excuse anyone has given you for not RSVPing? I got a doozy last night: "You KNOW I'm coming, because there's an open bar!" Er, no. You still have to RSVP because plans can change,...

I am making pinwheels for the bridesmaids to carry, and pinwheel bouts and corsages. The girls will be in black cocktail dresses, and the pinwheels are black, yellow, white and red. However, I don't...

Yesterday, I ranted about how FS and I were being hassled about adding plus-ones that we don't have room for due to venue capacity, and my stage fright. People were cornering FS in public or making...

I'm sick, so FS went to my BM's birthday party without me last night. The invites went out Monday. The rsvp cards had the "___ seats have been reserved in your honor" wording. Venue capacity is 90, so...

I purchased shawls for the BM's to wear to the wedding, but was looking to put a small "fun" gift in their bags as well. I decided on mini cocktail shakers for each girl, with a recipe for her own...

I mailed out the invites on Monday, and RSVPs are already starting to come in (we had people rsvp by email or phone). Today I had several more roll in, and I just got this overwhelming feeling of...

A few of my girlfriends came over today to help with some DIY projects. FS offered to play the music he put together for the wedding (we're doing an iPod mix). Well, by the end of track 10 or so, I...

I have this week off of work, and have been getting a lot done. Deep-cleaning the kitchen and bathroom, finishing up the invites, other wedding errands, organizing the living room, etc. So, basically,...

Our invites go out next week, and it's been like pulling teeth to get everyone's mailing address. Well, like pulling teeth out of a field of SuperGlue, while magnets hold my arms in place. I am down...

One of my close girlfriends offered to host my bachelorette for me in her apartment. Per her request, I sent her a list of people to invite and she said the number was fine. The Evite went out...

FH and I were having after-dinner cocktails at a friend's place on Saturday, and it came up that our host and I had kissed once, decided we were better as friends, and that was that (FS knew about it,...

One of my girlfriends, who will be moving into my apartment building next weekend, just emailed to say she'll be hosting the bachelorette. A good friend who is a chef offered to cater the party as a...

FS and I are not into getting a whole big pro photography package. It's not in the budget (we are spending a total of $6500...in DC). And, while I know saying this is WW sacrilege...WE JUST...

FS and I are having a fun, dressy dinner party for New Year's this year. We did it last year, and it was a blast - about eight of us got all dressed up, had champagne, sang karaoke, and had a seafood...

My dad and I aren't close, and frankly, he's a pain in the arse and frequently runs to the edge of my charity. He's high-maintenance, invites himself to visit, and refuses to leave my tiny apartment...