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Why do love Weddingbee, and how is it different from other wedding sites?
It is different from other sites because:
Imho, Weddingbee is unique and fun. Nothing else like it on the web!
I agree with bellenga! I found it through a random search! I am a few things
1. NOT GIRLY!
2. Never Dreamed of my wedding.
3. Crafty ( well I try)
4. We are a poor fireifghter and paramedic
With all this wedding bees allowed me to feel confident that I was just like others and had no clue about what to do. But some bees were very willing to help and guide and through all the post and boards I have found my way and I was off!
Weddingbee is so full of real life drama, projects. It isnt like others that you need to have a million dollar wedding just to even feel like you fit in the same blog space with them.
You have a sisterhood and you make me feel like I have a home.
I know if with any DIY projects I may attempt that I can run here and someone will help me! I have over a year to enjoy it. But I know I will be sad when I leave!
Thanks For everyone's hard work in making this site what it is!
Oh PS. I love the Wiki. It has been a life saver on MANY I'm not girly what the heck is that moments!
I love that the forums are so civil and lack much of the "snark" that many other boards seem overrun by.
I love the simple yet attractive page design, that it loads quickly and isn't bogged down by tons of flash or google ads.
I love the variety of bloggers- girls of different shapes and sizes and backgrounds and girls with different priorities in their weddings.
I love how dedicated you and Mr Bee seem to be to the site and your total immersion in the community. That is rare on so many sites, especially those with major corporate sponsorship.
I love the forward-thinking and constant site development.
Um, duh, I also love talking about weddings!
There are lots of things I love about Weddingbee, but here are some of my favorites...
I love the confidence Weddingbee has given me with crafting and DIYs, and the new, fresh ideas I've gotten -- inspired by photog, craft and style blogs.
I never would have had the ideas, or completed the projects, that I have to date without being nudged along by the creative juices flowing so freely on this site!
I love that there are Bees at every point of their planning. I have gotten so many good ideas and tips from the site. I honestly don't know how I would have planned my wedding without WeddingBee!!!! I am not the most organized bride, so seeing people around the point I am keeps me in check of what I should be doing.
1) It is VERY obvious that you really care about your readers and you don't get that from other places.
2) It's nice to see real brides with real budgets, so you can get ideas how to make those "Platinum Weddings" into realistic weddings.
3) The boards...nuff said!
1) The people are very kind. If people were snarky I would not spend time answering questions.
2) I love discussing those sticky personal situations that weddings seem to bring out in everyone.
3) Seeing the beautiful creations of brides is really fun, even if I don't do much DIY myself.
I love how quickly there are new posts. A lot of wedding blogs update at most once a day, but here I can usually get my wedding fix a couple times a day hehe :) I also like that the boards are really active and filled with great answers/opinions.
I like it because of all the reasons above
I also enjoy weddingbee in that it doesn't LOOK like it is trying to sell you on other typical bridal supplies. In terms of ad placements. I get very overwhelmed when I see ads popping up everywhere (those ridiculous scrolling ads that float in front of you- ugh) . That is such a turn off. Please don't ever even consider doing that!
The other thing I like abot this website- it that is focuses the process of planning a wedding and joining of two people. Weddingbee looks at the whole picture- not just selling a product for a particular item.
I never even went to the knot, or projectwedding once I found this site. When I barely skimmed the other websites I got overwhelmed, I didn't like their formats (with all the ads everywhere).
Anyhow, I tend to gravitate more towards the low key, personable things (like mom and pop stores, or off the beaten path boutiques).
I would have to say the community. I have found friends here at the Bee and I find that really inspiring for a website to have achieved.
I love following the DIY projects. The bees have such a range, too. Some are incredibly crafty and have jobs in creative fields, while others are just beginning DIY projects. It's great to see how real brides handle their weddings and budgets. Also, since there's finally a bride in Nashville it's great to follow her vender reviews and tidbits about the city. I heart weddingbee SO much!
There are so many things I just love about Weddingbee:
I totally agree with Sparkles when she said that this is the Bees focus on the process of wedding planning not just the end results or checklists. Everywhere you look there is another checklist thrown in your face, but this is more reality of actually checking things off.
I also agree with Mrs. Corn and the others who mentioned that this community seems to have a much higher caliber of contributors -- including Mr. and Mrs. Bee, all the Bees, but especially the members. I really feel as if I can ask a question and get honest an extremely helpful feedback, there is no snarky tit-for-tat stuff going on here. Everyone is here to help each other plan the wedding of their dreams.
I love weddingbee because it made my husband love me even more since I got to direct most of my wedding craziness to other brides.
I also love weddingbee because you get the entire story from the bees. Not just dresses and flowers, but everything in between for any budget.
I have to admit that this is so much fun to read! 
We have the BEST users!
There are a lot of things that I could list, but I agree with angelastheboss on the number one reason--the snarkiness that's present on other sites (theknot is probably the worst offender) just isn't here. If there's a touchy subject here, the members go out of their way to present what they have to say without demeaning the person who posted it. Not to mention that this board has members who cover every single economic, religious, racial, etc, etc faction that exists.
What I love most about WeddingBee...
* No whining, "catty"ness, or as you've often worded it...snarkiness! Just honest girls willing to open up about various wedding-related topics.
* Genuine bloggers with useful information to share, and not girls just blogging out of a need for attention (I once read a blog on another site, and it was solely a whining rant about how her site received hits but no comments! That officially turned me off of that site).
* Cute appeal! (layout, ease of leaving comments, ability to easily search topics)
* Fun contests!
* Exposure to vendors/ideas/projects that I never would have discovered elsewhere!
I love that everyone is so helpful. The site is easy to navigate (unlike the knot). There's a ton of inspiration and unique ideas, as well as how to pull them off.
As a design snob, I love the layout, especially now! 
I love following the Bees' journeys from engagment through wedding and post-nuptuals. The honest, first-person perspective from multiple people with different circumstances and personalitites lets me find something everyday that is helpful. Also, being able to comment on a post and get feedback from the blogger if I have a question is a feature not seen on a lot of other wedding blogs.
I've recently gotten into the Boards, and i love sharing my perspective with other users and learning from them.
I found my flower girl dress through the Classifieds!
Overall, the interactivity is what makes Weddingbee stand out from other wedding blogs/websites.
I love it because it is the true voice of a human and not of a corporation. It's real. And we found our photographer thanks to WB!
Having said that, it would be cool if you could put all the links of all the posts on the main page for each appropriate bee. I find myself looking for older posts and going from page to page and it would be useful if there were separate links for each post.
I like the community. Planning a wedding was soooooo stressful, and it was great to turn to the hive for inspiration and encouragement.
Weddingbee gave me a home for all my bridal energy! I find it so much easier to navigate than the knot, so much more friendly, and knowing the people behind it is a real draw. There's great diversity, too, which makes it feel very inclusive and even educational!
Your passion shines through, and your leadership really makes this place a safe haven for brides to seek support, information and guidance as they navigate the bumpy road of engagement.
The Bees also add to that warmth. Their honesty, personal stories and DIY projects gave me something to strive toward and provided tons of inspiration to me in my early days of engagement.
The boards are incredibly resourceful and the wiki is a great tool, too!
All of the crafty DIY stuff is what brought me to WeddingBee. I love seeing everyone's projects and I've gathered so many ideas.
I also love being able to see how REAL weddings are planned with various budgets, styles, traditions and cultures. Following along with the planning process shows you how each bride's personality shines though in her wedding.
I agree with others about the community and general lack of snarkiness. I appreciate the honesty and sincere feedback offered in the board comments.
I went to the Knot once, then found Weddingbee & never went back. The design of WB being clean, crisp, modern and uncluttered is what kept me coming back in the first place, along with the plethora of information. Now I'm here each and every day & have loved every minute of it!
Yay for Weddingbee!
I'm coming up on my 1 yr wedding anniversary, yet I still check the 'bee everyday. I not only found wedding inspiration here but the bee helped me discover that weddings can have distinct personalities, and they can be FUN!
I echo all the other comments above, ease of use, design, FRIENDLINESS!, being able to follow the bees planning process.
I also really enjoy being able to share advice.
I could not have planned my wedding without weddingbee. I love it. And would love to see more bee additions. (maybe for new homes, new families, etc....)
THe real life DIY is great. The step by step tutorials as well as pictures of how to worked (or didn't work) on the wedding day.
And the Bee's and boards are so open and honest about their posts. If you want more information, it's so easy to PM them... and they really respond.
I agree with previous comments about the community feel, and I am also glad that Weddingbee feels like a community without feeling exclusive. I just joined a few days ago and I feel comfortable asking questions here. While searching for other sites, I came across the iVillage wedding message board, on which everyone was addressing each other by their first names and using their fiances' first names. I felt like they all knew each other already, and perhaps that they were getting a little too personal for the internet. I felt that I would not be treated equally if I joined. None of that here! :-)
The sense of community and open feedback is wonderful. The fact that Mr. & Mrs. Bee have been able to keep the feedback positive and helpful is fantastic. I have loved sharing my story and feeling a part of the community. I talk about my fellow bees (even if I haven't met them in person) by their bee names and really feel like I've made some great friends.
There is so much variety in styles, backgrounds and projects b/c we are all real brides with jobs, lives, budgets and family issues of our own. I am eager to see the many "generations" of bees to come.
I second eggplant -- weddingbee = awesomeness!
1. Creativity. All of the bees and the users are so creative. My wedding wouldn't be nearly as awesome (in my opinion ;)) if not for Weddingbee!
2. The community. Everyone here is so completely genuine and helpful. I love the support, and I really feel like the other Bees are my friends, not just random people.
3. Mr. and Mrs. Bee really care. I mean really care. They pour their hearts into this place, and it shows. No other site on the internet can compare.
Weddingbee is amazing, and there's nothing else like it out there. You get to see real bride's journeys. Not just a checklist. I haven't gone back to the Knot since I discovered this place back in June!
Yay for Weddingbee!
How do I love Weddingbee? Let me count the ways...
1. I can actually search a topic or a local board for what I want, theknot really confuses me!
2. I like the real genuine inspiration, DIY tutorials, advice and honesty from the whole hive.
3. The feeling that my wedding will still be awesome because it's all about my marriage to Mr. D; not about how much money we spend.
4. Going through the immigration process and the whole waiting period can be lonely, but seeing people's comments on my posts about those issues makes me feel like there are others with me. It gives me faith that we'll all make it through!
5. I love learning about other cultures, I honestly had no idea what a hanbok was until Weddingbee
6. I agree with everything Meatball said, I love how your (Bee, BILBee, MrBee) passion and energy shine through the site. Not only do you guys handle all the technical work, but you always assist the hive with your advice. Not to mention MrBee's uncanny habit of finding any obscure archived post.
7. i adore learning about each of the Bees and hearing about their wedding planning. It's so neat how at the end of their planning process you can see how their personalities appear in the recap photos.
8. On that note, I love knowing more about each wedding, Its nice to see other people's wedding photos (aka wedding porn), but it's even nicer to know a bit more about the couple behind the photos.
k...8 is probably enough....
It's funny I was just talking about this with my sister. There are a few reasons it sticks out from other wedding websites for me.
1. It's all about REAL people , from THEIR point of view. We hear the trials and the triumphs of all the girls ( and guys!).
2. Different personalities and cultures. I've learned a lot from Weddingbee about what different people expect and desire for their wedding. Everything from frilly to vintage to low key country , you can find ideas here from the Bees. But also cultural differences , which is great! new ideas are always welcome.
3. Very welcoming. The Bees , and the others (not that we're any less important!) are usually very tactful in expressing their views honestly. If someone doesn't think something is a good , or a bad , idea , they explain why and give options!
I have to say that I like that though products are brought up in conversation , nothing is pushed on anyone. I REALY like that about the site.
I I like Weddingbee because I like following the Bees along their journeys. It's like getting ten blogs in one, as you can read all of the Bees posts in one place. I also like that there are Bees of all budgets here. Some of the girls are planning more high end affairs, but the budget brides are not ignored.
out of all the wedding blog/boards, this has got to be the friendliest, most honest, and informative blog/board i've come across!
I love that it is real! with real people sharing the ups and the downs of planning a wedding... each bee is differant comes from differant backgounds, has a differant budget but each have the same goal-- to have a wedding that is special.
I love that when you ask a question no one says your idea is TACKY-- For such an active board the nasty gals seem to stay away-- I have NEVER heard an unkind word.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the DYI projects...
Asides from what everyone else has already mentioned (which are all points that hold a lot of merit and I don't think anyone can deny), the one thing I really also like about WB is that there are also every-so-often a relationship-related post that adds to the realness of the couples behind the site. We all know that relationships are far from perfect, so to see Bees being so honest with their relationship woes (eg. Miss Cheese and her second marriage, Miss Glitter saying she and Mr. Glitter have been "that couple" that fights outside a bar or her relationship with her MIL etc.)... it makes me so grateful to have discovered WB and to know that there are so many others out there who have REAL problems, and that all relationships aren't just fairy tales. And while the Bees are the ones who are brave enough to blog about these issues, the feedback in the comments just shows how many minds these topics have been on!
I am a huge fan and there are many things I love.
First off- the passion. I love that the creators are still here and so involved. I love the way you take pride in your work. I also appreciate your open-ness to feedback. You really care about your readers. You have taken others ideas and considerations and created more than a website, it is a community. Mrs. Penguin is awesome too. I sent her a quick e-mail when I first started and she was so helfpul. She gave me really freat advice.
I love coming to Weddingbee to catch up on new trends and ideas. I love hearing that other people are going through similar situations. Then getting advice on how to handle not so great experiences. People really care and want to help. I think sometimes weddings bring out jealousy and it can be hard to talk to others, but coming here, I feel like I can be open about what I am going through, without being judged.
I also love the functionality. Everything is easy to use, easy to find. I get so confude on other sites and have to go back to look for things. Here it is easy to search a topic or specific item.
The design is also a lot of fun. I love that each bee has an icon, it gives the site more character and makes it fun.
WeddingBeePro is amazing too. I usually just use vendor blogs for inspiration, but but the pro has actual advice that is so useful. I loved Ann Ruthman's tutorial and Laura Hooper's advice on maps.
Beetv is awesome and I wish it were on more! I only saw it once, but I loved it!
I also agree with everyone else and don't want to be too repetitive. I could go on and on, WeddingBee is my favorite! :)
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