Congratulations on your engagement and welcome to the board!
MMRoberts11 is your mod. So if you have any questions or concerns, please post here or send a private message.
Newbies & lurkers, please don't be shy! Feel free to make a post introducing yourself (and post on the "about you" sticky). Tell us what your role is in the wedding, your date, how FI proposed, whatever you want! We love intro posts and it gives the all of the "regulars" an opportunity to get to know a little bit about you & your wedding.
Before you post to ask a question, double check prior posts to see if it has been asked recently or try to run a message board search - this is at the bottom of the board. Don't forget about Google either! You'll find that you can't have a message board without acronyms [& there are a lot of them -- I'm still learning!] Some things for you to remember:
1) Lurk first! Take the time to just observe, read posts and get a feel for how things work here before you start posting.
2) We talk about a lot of things, not just wedding related information. Many people actually become friends. That's a good thing, embrace it!
3) Vendors are not welcome. Please don't come on here advertising your business. It will be deleted as soon as I see it and let you know.
4) Don't ask a question unless you actually want an answer. You will hear all sides, people who agree with you and people who disagree with you. Be prepared for that. We are a friendly bunch though so don't be shy.
5) Google is your friend. Use It. Love it. Also, search through prior posts, there is a good chance someone has just answered a question similar to yours.
6) Don't post ANY personal information. This is a public message board and ANYONE can read this. Personal info includes phone numbers, full name (esp last name), work info.. etc. If your screen name has your full name or email in it, change it. It's for your protection.
Happy planning!!
Here is the link for the community rules....
http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-tools-help-center/the-knot-about-us/articles/knot-community-rules.aspx
1. How do I post a pic in my signature (siggy)?
Upload a picture to either www.photobucket.com or www.tinypic.com/ and copy the HTML code (PLEASE resize your picture first) and paste it into your signature (which you get to by clicking "update signature" on the left side of the board). The code should look like this:
<*img src="YOUR WEBSITE HERE" width="200px" /* />
Remove all *s and the picture will appear.
2. How big should my picture be?
Under 200 pixels is typical (see above for placement of size - the width number) to adjust it.
If you want the words next to the picture, just start typing what you want next to the code. But, if you want the words to go below the picture (like a caption) do this: <*img src="tinyurlhere" width=200*> <*br*> Wording Goes Here Remove all *s and the wording will appear below the picture.
3. How do I link my bio in my siggy?
Using the code below, take out the ** and place the link to your bio
<a target="_blank" href="YOUR BIO WEBSITE HERE">My Bio</a>**
4. What websites can I use for my wedding website:
The knot offers a free website, but there are also www.mywedding.com and www.weebly.com that offer free wedding planning websites. They are both free and very user friendly. Weebly has the option to upload pictures and a blog to your hearts desire and also have the option to have bigger pictures.
5. How do I post a ticker?
Click on "My Knot" and scroll down to "My wedding tickers". It's on the right side a little over half way down and click "Create a ticker". Then on the new page click "Create your wedding ticker". From there, click through to pick how you want it to look (the background, marker, and date). Then click "Generate ticker code".
Copy the html code and (I do this in a new page), view your profile (under My Knot), then click "edit my avatar & sig". Where it says "My Forums Signature" paste the code and then click "save my signature." After that you should be set.
6. Why doesn't it work?
Sometimes The Knot is just picky. It usually doesn't like it when you try to post more than two pictures or links per message, so think about only putting one or two per message then replying to your own post if you have more. If you fail the first time don't give up. It can be a tricky thing to get a handle on but you'll do it eventually!
Invite Code for siggy (when we get there)
<img src=http://tinyurl.com/5okj57 /> 0 Invited so far!<br />
<img src=http://tinyurl.com/5e5xyn /> 0 Are ready to party!<br />
<img src=http://tinyurl.com/5acwqr /> 0 Will be missing out!<br />
<img src=http://tinyurl.com/65h7dw /> 0 Are MIA!<br />
Abbreviation MeaningAW Attention Whore (in a good way)BC, BCP Birth Control, Birth Control PillsBF Boyfriend or Best FriendBM Bridesmaid or Best ManBP Bridal PartyBTW By The WayC&P Copy and PasteDD Dirty DeleteDF Dear FianceDH Darling HusbandDW Destination WeddingE-ring Engagement RingE-party Engagement PartyFG Flower GirlFI FianceFIL Father-In-LawFILs Future In-LawsFBIL Future Brother-In-LawFFIL Future Father-In-LawFMIL Future Mother-In-LawFSIL Future Sister-In-LawGF GirlfriendGM GroomsmenGTG Get TogetherHM HoneymoonHTH Hope This HelpsIHO In Honor OfIls In-LawsIMHO In My Humble/Honest OpinionIMNSHO In My Not So Humble/Honest OpinionJKJust Kidding/JokingJP Justice of the PeaceLOL Laughing Out LoudLTBM Living Together Before MarriageMIL Mother-In-LawMOH Maid/Matron of HonorMUD Made-Up DramaNFT No Further TextNH New HusbandNWR Not Wedding RelatedOMG Oh My God!OOT Out of TownP&E Planning and Etiquette BoardPIB Pictures In BioPIP Pictures In PostPM Private MessagePSA Public Service AnnouncementQOTD Question of the dayRB Ring BearerRD Rehearsal DinnerRP RepostROTFL Rolling On The Floor LaughingSAHM Stay-At-Home MomSAHW Stay-At-Home WifeSAHD Stay-At-Home DadSTDs Save-The-Date CardsTIA Thanks In AdvanceTMI Too Much InformationTY Thank YouWP Wedding Party