September 2008 Weddings
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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
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Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
If not for TK/TN/TB...poll
Finish the sentence...
If not for The Knot/The Next/The Bump, I never would have...
-had those "share your digital photos" cards at the wedding
-known about or had Boudoir Photos for K's wedding gift
-read "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" or known about temping, charting, or any of that rigamarole
But really, I never would have met such a great group of ladies. Amanda's wedding planning is taking me back and making me realize what a real role all of you have played in my life. I know I'm lucky to have met LOTS of you in person, but even for those of you I haven't met, so glad to have you as friends!
Re: If not for TK/TN/TB...poll
If not for the TK/TN/TB:
I am so happy to be a part of this wonderful board. I literally stumbled upon on this board back in my WP days. I honestly thought we would disband after our weddings and I am amazed we are still going strong. I feel like we are this huge family growing up.
I hope we can try to do a major GTG some time, like a family reunion. Now that would be awesome
If not for The Knot/The Nest/The Bump, I never would have...
--Thought to have so many DIY details at my first wedding
--Had a support system of other women who are single parents and have been through divorces and/or custody issues
--Known that deli meat/hot dogs/soft cheeses/Diet Coke are "OFF LIMITS!!!" during pregnancy (of course I'm being sarcastic)
--Realized that the Fisher Price Seahorse is like baby crack
The most important thing I've gotten out of TK/TN/TB are you ladies. Like Amy, I'm truly amazed at the bond we have and can't believe we're going on, what, 5 years of knowing each other? The support you've shown me through all of my turmoil has been beyond anything I could ever expect out of anyone!
I, too, think a huge GTG family reunion style would be awesome. Heck, I think we should have the same one every year at the same time and whoever can make it, great! If not, there's always the following year! I also think as the years go on, DH's and kiddos should be included. I'm thinking huge rental house(s) on the beach somewhere for a week!
That sounds like the plot to a based-on-real-life movie. You know, a bunch of women meet online while planning their weddings, but deeper friendships develop. We celebrate life's triumphs and tragedies together, and we meet once a year IRL to spend time together. As the years go one, the yearly GTG's get bigger, including children and grandchildren. Of course there would have to be a tragedy that would bring us all back together after losing touch, like the untimely death of one of us (God forbid and knock on wood!!) It would take that terrible tragedy to remind us of the special bond we all have. Am I a total sap? Of course. But it sounds like a great movie plot to me!
Yes, I seriously think about the same thing all the time Amanda! I've been dying for plans for the next GTG after my resolve to never miss another one (if it's at all feasible)!
I wouldn't have:
- Known that you can meet real friends online who become closer in some cases than people "IRL".
- had half the DIY items at our wedding, which I loved.
- read TCOYF, which I agree should be required reading for HS teenage girls.
I know there is so much more, but I echo the meeting and getting to know all of you amazing ladies and I am so happy we're still going strong years later! I'm coming up on 5 years being on this site, crazy!
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I've been crying off and on for the last 4 days, this is not helping.
If not for The Knot/Nest/Bump, I would never have...
-Had such a gorgeous wedding AND kept my sanity.
-Had such an awesome support system.
-Met some of my BFF's that I've never actually "met".
-Been able to introduce my IRL BFF to the knot, which she is using to plan her own awesome wedding.
I love you all. You have been such amazing support through all of the last four years. I love when I get a text from a nestie, it puts such a smile on my face. I'm so happy to have all of you girls in my life.
If not for The Knot/The Next/The Bump, I never would have...
-known about boudoir photos and had them done for DH
-know half as much about pregnancy/kids that I do as I KNOW nothing about kids etc, but have learned a lot from what all you ladies have shared
-I don't go over to the bump for A; I have no reason to..., B: They are CRAZY
Honestly it's crazy how long we've known each other, I've known Jaime, Magda, Jenn since about 2007! 5 years:) I share more on here/email chain then I do IRL sometimes and I love that you can ask a question/vent and have about a zillion responses/support/etc in about 8 seconds:)
I agree we have the makings of a great book/movie etc and I have thought about trying to write something... I have dreams of being an author:)
Also a big GTG is a must can we do a bachelorette party/GTG I promise matching outfits, Amanda in white and a crown and sash with a p*nis crown and candy necklace around her neck;) J/K xoxoxoxo
I was too chicken$hit to post much on TK... I did lurk and tried posting but then would stop. I posted more on the local board though. I wish I did post more with you ladies because I had some crazies in my wedding and wish I could have shared it with you!
I don't even know where to start! Some of my closest friends I met on these boards and the knowledge I have about pregnancy and babies can only be attributed to the boards.
I love that we are still going strong so long after our weddings. I am all for some huge annual GTG!
This was me too.
This cracks me up. Could be a great book too!
For me, I never would have done lots of the DIY for our wedding (cookie buffet, iPod reception etc)
I probably wouldn't have opened my etsy shop (you all encouraged me to do it)
I also agree, that you all are some of my closest friends. Wouldn't have had that without TK.
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If not for TK/TN/TB:
I wouldn't have probably done 1/2 of my DIY stuff
I wouldn't have known about TCOYF
and I wouldn't have met some of the greatest people I have the pleasure to "know"
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~I wouldn't be as addicted to the interwebz
~I wouldn't have caved and joined Pinterest
~I would've paid someone to do our programs vs DH making them off a fellow Knottie's template
~I would've spent even more than we did on the wedding
~I would've probably failed at BFing and never would've tried CDs
I agree with a lot of things people have already said. I had already planned a lot of DIY but this helped me narrow things down. Definitely the CD info was invaluable. And the baby crack machine (homedics - with the projector and white noise) that we still use every night.
That stuff is all secondary to the friendships, though, and that I know we can have a respectful, adult discussion on just about anything. I really love having a ton of opinions to keep me on base! Or to send me good vibes when something stressful is going on.
Oh, and I love the sports rivalries!
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I have no idea what you are talking about.
xoxo! Haha.
I agree with some of the DIY stuff
It definitely helped save some money.
I also got great advice for helping create the program, there were things that I loved that weren't your "traditional" churchy type of stuff.
I definitely wouldn't have known about TCOYF, which I agree was wonderful knowledge.
More knowledge than I probably ever needed on CDing. But I haven't looked back since
Some simple changes to routine to make our house more eco-friendly, cleaning products and the like.
Most of all it is the friendships with you ladies over the last 4 years.