"Speaking of the effect of wedding blogs: the double edged sword is that while it allows people to share thoughts, it also creates an unintentional sense of competition and one-upmanship. Not to be sensational, but does anybody else ever feel this way at all?"
I feel a poll coming on...keep reading.
OOT Basket
DIY Fourtune Cookie Escort Cards
DIY Table Numbers
DIY Water Bottle Labels
All pictures above from beautiful knottie, Mrs. Safari's wedding. I call the "DIY Queen!" She put so much of herself into her wedding. Above are a few of her efforts completed (Photos by Kenny Pang).
I was surprised to read Rosie's comment because not once did I think I had to do something, or do it better, because I saw it on-line. There are lots of things that are done at weddings I saw on theknot or weddingbee that I didn't do -- bathroom baskets, slipper basket, candy buffet, tissue packets, "will you be my BM?" cards, table numbers etc.
I did however get some great ideas I wouldn't have known about -- my picture slide show, my boidoir photo session and save-the-dates for instance. I found myself generally inspired by all the wonderful ideas and attention to detail but honestly didn't feel like I had to compete in any way.
So let's do this anonymously so you can be honest with yourself...a POLL.
Did/do you feel a sense of competition or one-upmanship because of wedding communities like weddingbee or theknot?
Yes
No
Feel free to comment or elaborate in the comments section.
