Best of OW '07 contest part 1 (categories)

[WebLady]

OK everyone, here are the categories; start naming your nominees for each one :frogg:


"Best overall advice"

"Friendliest member"

"Best overall vendor"

"Best planning tips"

"Most helpful staff member"

"Most helpful Mr/Mrs (already married)"

"Best DIY'er"

"Best budget tips"

"Best journal"

"Funniest posts"

[lize566]

Finally!! :frogg: j/k!

We are just supposed to post them right? I mean it's not like a secret nomintaion then you guys will compile them and post them all at once, right?

[WebLady]

Finally!! :frogg: j/k!

We are just supposed to post them right? I mean it's not like a secret nomintaion then you guys will compile them and post them all at once, right?Right; this week we need you all to post your nominations for each category and we will get them together and post a poll to vote next week. We will need no more than 5 nominees per category.

ETA - FYI; you can't nominate yourself; you can nominate the same person for more than one category if you want, but they will not be able to run in more than one ... staff/mods can be included in this one (except me) if you all feel they fit ;) Mods can nominate people too :)

[lize566]

OK everyone, here are the categories; start naming your nominees for each one :frogg:

"Best overall advice"
"Friendliest member"
"Best overall vendor"
"Best planning tips"
"Most helpful staff member"
"Most helpful Mr/Mrs (already married)"
"Best DIY'er"
"Best budget tips"
"Best journal"
"Funniest posts"

Okay well I will start this off then, but I can't think of a nominee for each category just yet.

3. Best overall vendor-Elizabeth (serenditycrafts)
7. Best DIY'er-Cindy (tangowedding)

Thats all I can think of off the top of my head and my mom is here, she is helping my take my christmas stuff down, so I gotta go for a little while.

[TangoWedding]

*twitch*

This is really, really hard!! I want to name some people for nearly every category!!

Five down... :bblol:

[shawnsgirl]

"Best overall advice"- Gone2theChapel
"Friendliest member"-Ger
"Best overall vendor"-Serendipity Crafts(Elizabeth)
"Best planning tips"-Nikloveskev
"Most helpful staff member"- Nicksbride
"Most helpful Mr/Mrs (already married)"-0707Bride
"Best DIY'er"-Tangowedding
"Best budget tips"-Earlybird
"Best journal"- Missmess
"Funniest posts"- Rev. MattyHere are my nominations..

[TangoWedding]

Ok...this is all I can come up with right now:


Best Overall Advice : Missmess

Friendliest : KMS

Best Planning Tips : EarlyBird

Most Helpful Staff Member : SerendipityCrafts (since she was already nominated for best vendor..that one goes without saying!)

Best DIY : Danielle9680 (I love stealing her ideas! LOL)

(a couple of my others were already suggested....no need in nominating twice)

:frogg:

[Nekochanpurr]

Best overall advice" EarlyBird
"Friendliest member" Ger
"Best overall vendor" SerendityCrafts
"Best planning tips"
"Most helpful staff member"
"Most helpful Mr/Mrs (already married)"
"Best DIY'er" TangoWeddings
"Best budget tips"
"Best journal" maybride
"Funniest posts" Missmess
Ugh!! This is so hard! Thats all i got so far..

[soontobemrs]

Here are my picks:


"Best overall advice" - Missmess
"Friendliest member" - Nekochanpurr
"Best overall vendor" - Serendipity Crafts
"Best planning tips" - EarlyBird
"Most helpful staff member" - ger
"Most helpful Mr/Mrs (already married)" - goin2thechapel
"Best DIY'er" - Tangowedding
"Best budget tips" -
"Best journal" - KMS
"Funniest posts" - RevMatty

[WebLady]

TangoWedding agrees: No fair! I wanna nominate you for something! *hrmph*
lize566 agrees: Me too!!
Thanks guys; I just felt it wouldn't really be fair to include me since I sort of put the thing together for everyone else.

Good nominees so far everyone; keep them coming!

[TangoWedding]

Just to throw something out here....these are just the nominations. Unless I'm misunderstanding the process, once someone is nominated for a category, you don't have to nominate them again for the same one. The voting will be done later.

The reason I say this is because, say for example, Elizabeth is being nominated for "best vendor" on nearly every list. She got that nom on the first one....so you can nominate her for something else, too. (I kinda think she deserves more than one category win. LOL)

KWIM?

[SerendipityCrafts]

Just to throw something out here....these are just the nominations. Unless I'm misunderstanding the process, once someone is nominated for a category, you don't have to nominate them again for the same one. The voting will be done later.

The reason I say this is because, say for example, Elizabeth is being nominated for "best vendor" on nearly every list. She got that nom on the first one....so you can nominate her for something else, too. (I kinda think she deserves more than one category win. LOL)

KWIM?

Awwwwww I had to stay away from the boards today and I have only been able to log in tonight. I must say that it's lovely to see these posts! I am blushing and beaming all at the same time. What a great way to end the night (after such a crappy day it's been!!!!) :) Thanks for the nice bed time send off ladies.

BTW - Brandi - are mods allowed to nominate too or do we just vote or do we even do that?

I know, I know .... I should read everything carefully but I am just wondering if the mods are voting on the nominees or if the members will be doing that.

[Danielle9608]

"Best overall advice" - Earlybird
"Friendliest member" - Nekochanpurr
"Best overall vendor" domeafavor
"Best planning tips" - Hismuse
"Most helpful staff member" - Gone2theChapel
"Most helpful Mr/Mrs (already married)" - SerendipityCrafts
"Best DIY'er" - TangoWedding
"Best budget tips" - S_R_D3 (also very good on diet advice)
"Best journal" - KMS
"Funniest posts" -RevMattyThis is really hard because we have some many wonderful members here!

[firespirit]

"Best overall advice" - Twu (If she's still here...)

"Friendliest member" - Missmess
"Best planning tips" - EarlyBird
"Most helpful staff member" - KMS
"Best journal" - uptowngirl
"Funniest posts" - Tangowedding

And some of mine have already been nominated for the catergories I was going to, so like Tango, no need to nominate twice

[WebLady]

Mods are welcome to post nominations too :)

No one will be able to win more than one category; if one person is nominated for more than one category, they will end up in the running/vote for the one that they have the most nominees for.

EX: Say Elizabeth has 3 nominees for best vendor and 2 for funniest posts; she will be booted out of the funniest post one and will run in the best vendor category ... make sense?

[SerendipityCrafts]

Mods are welcome to post nominations too :)

No one will be able to win more than one category; if one person is nominated for more than one category, they will end up in the running/vote for the one that they have the most nominees for.

EX: Say Elizabeth has 3 nominees for best vendor and 2 for funniest posts; she will be booted out of the funniest post one and will run in the best vendor category ... make sense?

But, but, but, but ....

I am a funny/friendly/helpful/fruglal minded/vendor/mod/mrs/diy-er! :)

[SerendipityCrafts]

"Best overall advice" - missmess
"Friendliest member" - Amanda
"Best overall vendor" - oh crud, I'm torn
"Best planning tips" - Earlybird
"Most helpful staff member" - Brandy (I am ignoring your instructions)
"Most helpful Mr/Mrs (already married)" - Ger
"Best DIY'er" - Tango
"Best budget tips" - Keely
"Best journal" - Danielle
"Funniest posts" - Ohhhhhhh this is hard too ..... I have already nominated my first pick so my pick is Matt (Mark 9:35 NKJV :) :) :))

[Goin2thechapel]

"Best overall advice" - MissMess

"Friendliest member" - Keely (KMS)

"Best overall vendor" - Elizabeth (Serendipitycrafts)

"Best planning tips" - Earlybird

"Most helpful staff member" - Nikki (ikkin510)

"Most helpful Mr/Mrs (already married)" - Katy

"Best DIY'er" - Tangowedding

"Best budget tips" - Danielle9608

"Best journal" - Shawnsgirl

"Funniest posts" - Revmatty

[bichonlvr]

Ahhhhh you guys! :heart: Needed to see these positives!! :heart: Thanks :)


"Best overall advice" SerendipityCrafts
"Friendliest member" Nekochanpurr
"Best overall vendor" Domeafavor
"Best planning tips" His Muse
"Most helpful staff member" GER
"Most helpful Mr/Mrs (already married)" Gointothechapel
"Best DIY'er" Danielle
"Best budget tips" Earlybird
"Best journal" Firespirit
"Funniest posts" Tango

[RevMatty]

Can I just nominate everyone for all cats. This aint easy, I'm allready going bald enough as it is.....

"Funniest posts" George Bush :rofl: No I agree with Danny: RevMatty
"Most helpful staff member" : Levi (He keeps this site up and running, technically that helps us all out)
"Best overall vendor" Elizabeth
As for the rest, I can not honestly pick just one. Everyone on here is just great.

[RevMatty]

"Funniest posts" - Ohhhhhhh this is hard too ..... I have already nominated my first pick so my pick is Matt (Mark 9:35 NKJV :) :) :))
Being a servant to all, aint always that bad.

[HisMuse]

Awwww...I didn't think I'd make anyone's list...Thanks!

[Danielle9608]

Awwww...I didn't think I'd make anyone's list...Thanks!

You made mine :)

[bichonlvr]

Awwww...I didn't think I'd make anyone's list...Thanks!

You made mine too! :)

[RevMatty]

Awwww...I didn't think I'd make anyone's list...Thanks!
Hows this....
I nominate everyone on OW, for a new category: Friendliest Peeps on Earth.

Peeps: No not the softy yellow marshy-mellow things you get on Easter. It's homeboy lingo for friends.
Just to clear things up.

[Goin2thechapel]

Hows this....
I nominate everyone on OW, for a new category: Friendliest Peeps on Earth.

Peeps: No not the softy yellow marshy-mellow things you get on Easter. It's homeboy lingo for friends.
Just to clear things up.
hahaha...Even though I could definitely be confused for an actual peep...(Totally bloated here!!!) thanks for clearing that up....lol

[HisMuse]

I wasn't mentioning it to make a big deal. I just didn't think many people noticed me or that I stood out on here. It's just cool a couple people like me, that's all I really need :D

Here is my list:

1. "Best overall advice" SerendipityCrafts
2. "Friendliest member" MissMess
3. "Best overall vendor" Domeafavor
4. "Best planning tips" EarlyBird
5. "Most helpful staff member" Goin2thechapel
6. "Most helpful Mr/Mrs (already married)" Gointothechapel
7. "Best DIY'er" Danielle9608
8. "Best budget tips" Danielle9608
9. "Best journal" smileyone2002
10. "Funniest posts" Missmess

[TangoWedding]

No one will be able to win more than one category; if one person is nominated for more than one category, they will end up in the running/vote for the one that they have the most nominees for.


Oooh, I didn't realize that. I just thought people couldn't nominate someone for more than one...

My bad. :frogg:

[RevMatty]

hahaha...Even though I could definitely be confused for an actual peep...(Totally bloated here!!!) thanks for clearing that up....lol
You been eating pork & beans again, haven't you? I told you that would happen, but you did't listen.

[SerendipityCrafts]

I wasn't mentioning it to make a big deal. I just didn't think many people noticed me or that I stood out on here. It's just cool a couple people like me, that's all I really need :D

Awwww I did indeed overlook you but not on purpose because you smell or anything but just because me bad too!

I think you should start jumping up and down waiving your hands & screaming at the top of your lungs - that will get surely you noticed! Oh yes, and bribing the officials also helps :)

(*kidding - you know I am only kidding right?*)

[Jacklynn]

It's just so hard to decide! I dk who to pick for each one, decisions decisions....

[Goin2thechapel]

You been eating pork & beans again, haven't you? I told you that would happen, but you did't listen.
I can't resist a good ol bowl of beans...I want the bed to myself tonight, and if this is the only way to make that happen, then so be it...LOL

[RevMatty]

I can't resist a good ol bowl of beans...I want the bed to myself tonight, and if this is the only way to make that happen, then so be it...LOL
As they say: Beans Beans the magical fruit.....

[HisMuse]

Awwww I did indeed overlook you but not on purpose because you smell or anything but just because me bad too!

I think you should start jumping up and down waiving your hands & screaming at the top of your lungs - that will get surely you noticed! Oh yes, and bribing the officials also helps :)

(*kidding - you know I am only kidding right?*)

It's funny, I've always been pretty quiet but when you get to know me I think I am kind of hard to miss. I'll just flash everyone, that usually seems to break the ice lol.

[PGDesigns]

This is so much fun! (And so hard!)

1. Best overall advice-- missmess
2. Friendliest member-- Keely
3. Best overall vendor-- SerendipityCrafts
4. Best planning tips-- EarlyBird
5. Most helpful staff member-- Ger
6. Most helpful Mr/Mrs (already married)--Goin2thechapel
7. Best DIY'er-- Tango
8. Best budget tips-- s_r_d3
9. Best journal-- Danielle
10. Funniest posts-- RevMatty

[RevMatty]

It's funny, I've always been pretty quiet but when you get to know me I think I am kind of hard to miss. I'll just flash everyone, that usually seems to break the ice lol.
AHHHHHH!!!! My eyes, my eyes!!!! Keep the shirt down, I can't see! I'm blind, I'm blind.

[HisMuse]

AHHHHHH!!!! My eyes, my eyes!!!! Keep the shirt down, I can't see! I'm blind, I'm blind.

Oh sorry, I hate it when I cause people to go blind.

[RevMatty]

Oh sorry, I hate it when I cause people to go blind.
:bbcool:.......:) I can see.... :bbcool: Ooppps I was wrong. (From Robin Hood Men in Tights)

[HisMuse]

:bbcool:.......:) I can see.... :bbcool: Ooppps I was wrong. (From Robin Hood Men in Tights)

I love that movie, I was actually named after Robin Hood, the one with Errol Flynn.

[uptowngirl]

Okay, here are mine:


"Best overall advice": Shawnsgirl
"Friendliest member": Keely
"Best overall vendor": Elizabeth (Serendipity Crafts)
"Best planning tips" HisMuse
"Most helpful staff member" MayBride
"Most helpful Mr/Mrs (already married)" Amanda (Gone2theChapel)
"Best DIY'er" :Tango
"Best budget tips": Early Bird
"Best journal" Danielle
"Funniest posts" Miss MessI know I am pretty new here - but everyone had been so welcoming and friendly! Thanks you!

[Jacklynn]

Okay, here are mine:

"Best overall advice": Shawnsgirl
"Friendliest member": Keely
"Best overall vendor": Elizabeth (Serendipity Crafts)
"Best planning tips" HisMuse
"Most helpful staff member" MayBride
"Most helpful Mr/Mrs (already married)" Amanda (Gone2theChapel)
"Best DIY'er" :Tango
"Best budget tips": Early Bird
"Best journal" Danielle
"Funniest posts" Miss MessI know I am pretty new here - but everyone had been so welcoming and friendly! Thanks you!

Awe, well aren't you just too sweet :) Don't you just love this place? I love the warm welcomes that happen around here... most people are even pretty nice to our spammers!

[SerendipityCrafts]

most people are even pretty nice to our spammers!

I can hear them all banging at the door to get in now. Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Pretend we aren't home!

[bichonlvr]

Spammers are LAME!!!

I also think it is silly when people join with WEIRD names....like Viagra..or I hate...., etc!!! DUH people!

[Jacklynn]

Spammers are LAME!!!

I also think it is silly when people join with WEIRD names....like Viagra..or I hate...., etc!!! DUH people!


hehe I'm with ya! No more names like viagra ;)

[SerendipityCrafts]

hehe I'm with ya! No more names like viagra ;)

Shhhhhhhhhhhh that will bring more for sure! :rofl:

*Anyone got a gag? Maybride come back here!*

[shawnsgirl]

HAHAHAH....Sorry I ran out of gags last week.

[Jacklynn]

lol I can't think of more.... and if I leave its because we are in the middle of a storm from hell... I hope the power stays on :(

Although I'm hoping no one comes with the name IHATEBRIDES.... or IHATEWEDDINGS... that would be a tough one to allow to stay around lol

[smileyone2002]

1.Best overall advice: KMS
2.Friendliest member: Qtlilone22..Cristy
3. Best overall vendor??
4.Best planning tips:HisMuse
5.Most helpful staff member:MayBride
6.Most helpful Mr/Mrs (already married):Serendipity Crafts
7.Best DIY'er: Danielle
8.Best budget tips:EarlyBird
9. Best journal:MissMess
10 Funniest posts: TangoWedding

There are so many people I could have put for each one of these...this was kinda hard!!:purplex:

[RevMatty]

I can hear them all banging at the door to get in now. Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Pretend we aren't home!
I thought that was for Jehovah Witnesses? (I have a few friends that are ones, and always joke with them about that)

And can I change my name to IHateAnullmentsButLoveRepeatBusiness?:frogg:

I couldn't resist.

New category "Biggest Smart But": RevMatty

[frenchie]

This isn't easy (and I haven't read the 7 pages of posts) but here goes! there are some where there are several people who I really can't decide between, so I won't nominate.

OK everyone, here are the categories; start naming your nominees for each one :frogg:


"Best overall advice" - Earlybird

"Friendliest member" Nekochanpurr

"Best overall vendor" Serendipitycrafts

"Best planning tips"

"Most helpful staff member"

"Most helpful Mr/Mrs (already married)" maybride

"Best DIY'er" tangowedding

"Best budget tips"

"Best journal" earlybird

"Funniest posts" nekochanpurr

[bichonlvr]

I thought that was for Jehovah Witnesses? (I have a few friends that are ones, and always joke with them about that)

RevMatty

HA HA HA HA!!!!! I can think of another group too!

[SerendipityCrafts]

I thought that was for Jehovah Witnesses? (I have a few friends that are ones, and always joke with them about that)


Nope .... this method is useful for so many groups. Including inlaws who insist on coming over without calling first :)

[EarlyBird]

Nope .... this method is useful for so many groups. Including inlaws who insist on coming over without calling first :)



Matty, someone is in serious competition for the funniest posts hahha and she is starting to catch up....

[RevMatty]

Nope .... this method is useful for so many groups. Including inlaws who insist on coming over without calling first :)
That's what a garage is for, you park your car in it, so no one can tell your home. Your don't leave it out in the driveway.
Do I need to explain everything?

[SerendipityCrafts]

That's what a garage is for, you park your car in it, so no one can tell your home. Your don't leave it out in the driveway.
Do I need to explain everything?

LOL but they don't give up so easy because they figure that one of you has stepped out but the other is still inside. Besides, we are in an apt. - we can't hide the car.

You aren't thinking this all the way through :)

[WebLady]

You know, all this "other conversation" will make it harder for the mods to go through the nominees later :p ;)

[RevMatty]

You know, all this "other conversation" will make it harder for the mods to go through the nominees later :p ;)
Sorry Brandy, you can put away the wet noodle. Don't beat me, not the chair :chair:

[bichonlvr]

Well that will just be another task for the mods! Yikes!!!!!

[SerendipityCrafts]

You know, all this "other conversation" will make it harder for the mods to go through the nominees later :p ;)

So sorry.... I should know better .... I'll behave! Promise :innocent:

Elizabeth aka model helpful OW member mod

[70707Bride]

I haven't been on for a while so I forgot what everyone was good at! Hehe!

[Qtlilone22]

"Best overall advice" Missmess
"Friendliest member" Danielle9608
"Best overall vendor" - serendipity Crafts
"Best planning tips" this is a hard one
"Most helpful staff member" kms
"Most helpful Mr/Mrs (already married)"
"Best DIY'er" - Smileyone2000
"Best budget tips" soontobemrs.
"Best journal" EarlyBird
"Funniest posts"

[WebLady]

We will be taking nominees until Monday, then we will review and post polls to vote :D

[WebLady]

OK, all the nominees are in. We will review and will post some polls soon :D

[WebLady]

We have posted polls to vote; they are 'Sticky' here in the General Chat forum :)

The polls will end on Monday the 21st, so be sure to get your vote in!

This thread will be closed now :frogg: