My first QOTD ********** 8.3.09 ************

First, I would like to thank Kristin for selecting me to be BOTW.

I hope my questions live up to BOTW standards...so without further ado.....

**WHAT CAUSED YOU TO JOIN LIW? IF YOU WERE A LURKER FIRST, HOW LONG DID IT TAKE BEFORE YOU POSTED? WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST POST (if you remember?)**

As for myself, I first came across LIW when doing searches for reviews of catering halls. I read the review posts that came up on Google, and never thought much more about it. At that point, I didnt even realize that there was a whole LIW community with wedding years (2010'ers, etc). After a few more searches, I realized that this community existed.

I would say I lurked on-and-off for a few weeks. Everyone sounded friendly and like they all knew each other previously.

When searching with FH for catering halls and finally deciding on one in LI (at that point we were almost 100% sure we were going to book at CLM), we were *DESPERATE* to find a catholic church in LI that would marry us! (logistically, we could not get married in brooklyn and drive to LI). I called a bunch of churches throughout Nassau with no luck. ....Sooooo...with that said...I first posted on LIW!

I dont remember exactly what I wrote, but I know i asked if anyone knew who would take non-parishioners to get married. And, by the end of the day, i got really helpful responses!! One of which was St Rose of Lima -- where we are getting married

Everyone was super helpful and friendly and informative....and from then, I was hooked!


I am looking forward to seeing everyone's responses and learning about you girls (and guys)!!