Thursday Poll

livandrich

i'm a liar...we got engaged after 2.5 years...yippee!

evseidl

and since people drank over 40 bottles of wine, i'm not having a pity party for anyone who had to buy a drink. we gave everyone an incredible night in an incredible venue with amazing everything, and provided housing and transportation for a wedding party of 15....so suck it. My idol.

EKobrenski

Liv- I love saying suck it!  So happy you said it. I also do the hand motion haha.  Btw, I feel like cocktail hour then cash bar is more common in the MV.  Thoughts?

jenwindy

Was wondering why there hasn't been a poll in ages. :)First name: JeniFirst name of FI or DH/DW: BaoWedding Date: 7/3/09Where do you live? Stoneham, MAWhat is your job/line of work? Buying & Distribution/LogisticsHow many years have you and FI/DH/DW been together? 1998 until now... 11 years! Time flies.Give us your most flame-worthy wedding choice or detail. Don't be shy. Give it!  I didn't tip the catering staff. They charged 18% gratuity so I didn't feel bad or guilty??? I also used artificial flowers for the BM bouquets.

livandrich

thanks e & e!!! the "hand motion" made me laugh!! i also forgot to mention that the next day (the 4th of july) my parents hosted another party, this time at our house. open house all day long, with food galore and alcohol steadily flowing and a pool and hot tub...and these people hosted a wedding the night before. so again....you want to cry about a cash bar?...suck it. ekobs, i agree re: open cocktail, then cash bar. so as not to highjack this post, i am going to page you instead with some more thoughts .

bridegirl29

First name: PamFirst name of FI or DH/DW: CraigWedding Date: 5/22/2010Where do you live? MilfordWhat is your job/line of work? I am a teaching assistant in a Special Education preschool and I work at a daycareHow many years have you and FI/DH/DW been together? 3.5 so farGive us your most flame-worthy wedding choice or detail. Don't be shy. Give it! Um not too sure yet... but will probably be doing a bouquet toss- no garter toss though, maybe cash bar for part of the reception since I dont drink much, will probably be serving chicken, and I will also be inviting some people without their SO's.

Arez16

First name: Amanda First name of FI: Brandyn Wedding Date: 10/16/10 Where do you live? Both FI and I live in southern NH right now with our parents What is your job/line of work? ehhh customer service/finance ...for now How many years have you and FI/DH/DW been together? 4+ years, 5 on our wedding day Give us your most flame-worthy wedding choice or detail. flameworthy? hmm I will probably be serving chicken (and beef), cash bar for part of the night ...I think that is all haha

bharnett

First name: Sarina First name of FI or DH/DW: Brian Wedding Date: 9/4-9/5/09 Where do you live? Cambridge What is your job/line of work? Sales Coordinator for benefits company. How many years have you and FI/DH/DW been together? Going on 5. Give us your most flame-worthy wedding choice or detail. Don't be shy. Give it! Let's see. We didn't invite any kids except for my niece & nephew who were part of the wedding party. Like Amber, I also wrote black tie on the invitations. Didn't serve chicken because it was too plain for us. Selectively gave certain people the choice of +1, while others didn't.

jhkh09

First name: Jackie First name of FI or DH/DW: Kevin Wedding Date: 8/8/2009 Where do you live? Newton What is your job/line of work? analyst (healthcare) How many years have you and FI/DH/DW been together? just over five years Give us your most flame-worthy wedding choice or detail. Don't be shy. Give it! We: -didn't provide transportation for the BP (or us!) - had non-floral centerpieces - had a 2 hour gap between the end of the ceremony and the reception - this isn't flame-worthy, but hilarious: two of the four kids (<15) invited to the reception got kicked out. They were 2 and 4, and running all over the place, so the staff asked their mom to take them home/away. So for those not inviting kids, good decision! Mom could have/should have/in hindsight wished she had gotten a babysitter.

SummerBoston10

First name: BeckyFirst name of FI or DH/DW: EddieWedding Date: 07/04/2010Where do you live? Boston - Back BayWhat is your job/line of work? in-house attorney at finance companyHow many years have you and FI/DH/DW been together? 7...will be over 8 by the time we get marriedGive us your most flame-worthy wedding choice or detail. Don't be shy. Give it!  No kids, it's on a holiday and single people will be invited with no date. 

emgossett

First name: ErinFirst name of FI or DH/DW:JonWedding Date: 5/22/10Where do you live? BostonWhat is your job/line of work? attorneyHow many years have you and FI/DH/DW been together? 3.5Give us your most flame-worthy wedding choice or detail. Don't be shy. Give it! We are making about 90% of our guests travel from all over the country, because it's easier for us to plan it here in Boston. We may spend the night before the wedding together, and we'll definitely see each other before the ceremony.

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First name: Christina First name of FI or DH/DW: Brett Wedding Date: 10.26.08 Where do you live? So. NH What is your job/line of work? medical assistant/orthopedics How many years have you and DH been together? 8 years Give us your most flame-worthy wedding choice or detail. - Sunday wedding, no hotel blocks pre-arranged, cash bar after cocktail hour, no kids invited, folding chairs in the garden for the ceremony, more co-workers than family (I think), forgot international postage for the Ireland RSVPs... you name it. We did serve chicken as well. Somehow, it was still a fantastic day.

BCAllegra

First name: JoyceFirst name of FI or DH/DW: AndrewWedding Date:  October 9, 2010Where do you live? NewtonWhat is your job/line of work? CommunicationsHow many years have you and FI/DH/DW been together? 2.5 yearsGive us your most flame-worthy wedding choice or detail. Don't be shy. Give it!At this point, can't think of much - I think people think my wedding colors are odd (gray/cranberry/accents of bright green) but I love it!

jenwindy

One more flame-worthy wedding choice.... We invited people up until a week before the wedding. Ha!

clbartnicki

First name: Courtney First name of FI or DH/DW: Todd Wedding Date: 6-18-10 Where do you live? Danvers What is your job/line of work? Finishing my Master's to teach. How many years have you and FI/DH/DW been together? Will be 4 when we get married. Give us your most flame-worthy wedding choice or detail. Don't be shy. Give it! Cash bar after Cocktail Hr. Oh, and we are getting married on a FRIDAY!!

KTY7482

First name: Kimberly First name of FI or DH/DW: Adam Wedding Date: August 14, 2010 Where do you live? Medford What is your job/line of work? Lead teacher for an after school program. Have masters in school counseling but cannot find a position in that area right now - still looking! How many years have you and FI/DH/DW been together? Ten! High School Sweethearts Give us your most flame-worthy wedding choice or detail. Don't be shy. Give it! Street parking only for the church and probably not doing the the morning after brunch that appears to be so popular these days [url=http://www.theknot.com/?utm_source=ticker&utm_medium=UBB&utm_campaign=tickers][img]http://global.theknot.com/tools/tickers/tt44d54.aspx[/img][/url]

fnordess

First name: AlissaFirst name of FI or DH/DW: PeterWedding date: 08.14.10Where do you live: Back BayWhat is your job/line of work: Stay-at-home Fiance at the momentHow many years have you and FI/DH/DW been together? 2Give us your most flame-worthy wedding choice or detail. Don't be shy. Give it! We are probably doing a donation to Freedom to Marry instead of favors.

mama_rach

First name: RachelFirst name of FI or DH/DW: MattWedding Date: July 24, 2010Where do you live? SalemWhat is your job/line of work? Special Education TeacherHow many years have you and FI/DH/DW been together? 2years (today!) plus 1 year in college (6 years ago!)Give us your most flame-worthy wedding choice or detail. Don't be shy. Give it!*No bouquet/garter toss*No Cake Cutting*1 Best Man, 2 Matrons of Honor...that's it!*15 Minute Ceremony MAX*Donation in lieu of favors*Open Bar (mandated by my parents)*Outdoor Wedding on the water and we just want everyone to enjoy themselves!

jaceyjc

First name: JenniferFirst name of FI: SteveWedding Date: 23 October 2010Where do you live? BostonWhat is your job/line of work? Interior Design ConsultantHow many years have you been together? Since 2004Give us your most flame-worthy wedding choice:Probably our bridal party?  Or should I say my attendants...  Steve is normal and has 6.  I have 9.  (For those who are curious, it breaks down to my 2 cousins, his 2 sisters, 4 childhood friends, and another friend I met after college who invited me and Steve to her ski house where we met.)That's without a few girls who have had me in their wedding, which makes me feel awkward.  Hence the Wedding Party page on our website isn't up, but maybe I'll get brave and post it!So to recap, our numbers don't match and everyone and their pet hamster is in the wedding, but I couldn't imagine things any other way!

FtMrskram

First name: CynthiaFirst name of FI or DH/DW: KevinWedding Date: 9/18/09Where do you live? RaynhamWhat is your job/line of work? AccountantHow many years have you and FI/DH/DW been together? 11 altogether.  We took a break...but if we stayed together it would be around 11..Give us your most flame-worthy wedding choice or detail. Don't be shy. Give it! Chicken, Friday Wedding, We did not invite you if you were under 16, between 18-21 you did not get a guest, shortest catholic ceremony possible!!

jilliannoel88

What a lovely post to read while drinking my coffee on a Friday morning!  The llama stuff is HILARIOUS! I am totally bummed that I can't see the video at work.  I absolutely love llamas.  Have you seen any el pacas?  They look just like llama and are just as awesome!First name:  Jillian First name of FI or DH/DW:  TJWedding Date:  March 27, 2010Where do you live?  Shrewsbury, MAWhat is your job/line of work? In-house attorney for health insurance companyHow many years have you and FI/DH/DW been together?  8Give us your most flame-worthy wedding choice or detail. Don't be shy. Give it!  We are serving cupcakes, will have cash bar after cocktail hour (but there will be a champage toast and two bottles of wine/table - so as said before - suck it!) and we are making a donation in lieu of favors!

Manda2828

First name: Amanda First name of FI: Bob Wedding Date: Oct 10, 2010 Where do you live? Marlborough, MA What is your job/line of work? Biologist at biotech working on hiv/aids monitoring How many years have you and FI been together? 6 Give us your most flame-worthy wedding choice or detail. Don't be shy. Give it! there are probably lots!! looking like it'll have a cash bar... no favors.. probably not any expensive flowers. and we're getting married at a christmas tree farm

ktek2010

First name: KimFirst name of FI or DH/DW: ErikWedding Date: 10.17.2010Where do you live? From Medford but we live in North ReadingWhat is your job/line of work? Senior Financial Project Analyst (snore...)How many years have you and FI/DH/DW been together? We've known each other since 1st grade and been together for 1 year. Give us your most flame-worthy wedding choice or detail. Don't be shy. Give it! haha..I might have a little list! First we are getting married in Maine (how inconvenient)...at 11:00am...(even more inconvenient)..on a Sunday (people remind me they have to work on Monday...like I did not know)..but it ends at 4:30 so people have time to get home! Then we have the rule "If I don't know ya, you ain't coming" which means no guests for people unless its relationships that we know of. Our wedding is small (68  guests) so I think it's justified.  I am seeing him before the wedding (apparently thats weird?)..and we aren't having rehearsal.  O yea..and we are serving chicken. But it's our day, right? haha..

L-Bride

11 am Maine wedding on a Sunday. Good for you not caring....I think!

ktek2010

haha thanks L-bride! I care to an extent but we were limited on options with a small guest list as Saturdays has a minimum of a larger crowd than what we were having...so I figured I shouldn't forfeit my dream reception for a number count so I just went for it! The family seems excited and the important people will make the trip....the rest of the people..who knows! I'm going to be there and so is my FI so as long as I have that I am all set!