Discussions by Shannon S.

Whenever I look at 80's bridal and bridal party looks, I always crack up at the poofy sleeves, buttbows and dyed-to-match shoes. But I'm sure something, somewhere, that someone will wear at my wedding...

So, my fiance and I whittled down our guest list to about 100 people. I'm going to wager that about 85 will show - for example, three people on the list have already said they will have to miss it...

Ten points to whoever gets the movie reference. Legally, my reception venue is a bar (neighborhood pub). Our contract says all guests must be 21 and over due to ABC regulations. But several of our...

I'm an executive assistant at a small organization, so I do a lot of everything - assist the director, run the database, manage the office, run events, etc. I'm also the receptionist because I'm the...

I posted about how my fiance's ex-fiancee moved to town recently and started hanging out with our group of friends. The issue was that she was acting like she was the expert on Fiance, and would go on...

So, I'm not a jealous person. I don't care if FS is friends with exes, as I tend to be friends (or friendly) with most of my exes. I never grill him about where he is, or snoop, or anything of the...

One thing I will never get about wedding planning is the idea that the wedding party is supposed to shell out for a myriad of random expenses. Bridesmaids really just have to buy the dress and show up...

My dad and I aren't close, we're not traditional people, and, frankly, he's not a very nice person (self-involved and rude). I've invited him to the wedding/rehearsal/etc (which we're paying for...

Does anyone else get a case of stage fright when they think about walking down the aisle? I'm not a princessy type, and the idea of being "The Bride" with all eyes on me makes me pretty anxious. We're...

I'm letting my girls wear whatever they want, as long as it's black. They think I'm being budget-friendly and laid-back, really, I just don't want the stress of having to find something they all will...

I set up a mockup of our wedding website just to show FH what sort of information goes into one, and emailed it to him during lunch today. He gchats back: FH: We're getting married in 2011?!?!? I...

My fiance wants us to write our own vows. Eek! I'm usually not a fan, because self-written vows are often sappy and hokey, or, worse, tedious. I also think traditional wedding vows are beautiful and...

Thursday, August 5. About 5:25 pm. 10th and F NW. Last digit of the DC license plate was 9, second to last was most likely a 4. Hard to tell, what with all the adrenaline. I approached the...

My girlfriends have been asking if I want a shower, and several have offered to organize one for me. (I know, my friends rock!) Truth is, we own lots of stuff. And we live in a one-bedroom apartment...

I take a LOT of notes. I went to a wedding last weekend that was just lovely - very informal, rural backyard affair with simple flowers, good food, and tasty microbrews. And there was a fireworks...

My fiance and his friends have a tradition of roasting the guest of honor for weddings, major birthdays, etc. Honestly, the idea makes me cringe. 1. I think it's rude to turn a wedding reception into...

A lot of brides complain about their families getting overly involved in wedding planning. I wish my family cared, even just a little bit. My sister (and MOH) accepted the position with the caveat...