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Did Something Go Wrong at Your Wedding?
People daydream about the perfect wedding, but sometimes mishaps happen — and they end up being the best parts. Here are nine weddings that didn’t go according to plan because of hungry dogs, tropical storms, and ripped dresses…
“My fiancé Qiess and I took 10 weeks of dance lessons to prepare for our first dance. But as he went to dip me, he accidentally stepped on my dress, and we both fell to the floor. I learned afterward that my parents had also fallen during their first dance. We take that as a good sign, since they’ve been happily married for 35 years!” — Jordan (photo, above, by Abbie Sizer Photography)
Jordan’s parents at their own wedding
“My dog, Winnie, was the worst behaved guest at our backyard wedding. She stole food, destroyed my bouquet, and went swimming in the pond only to shake her wet fur all over our guests. But she also offered comedic relief and was a very beloved bridesmaid.” — Jenn
Photo by Eileen Meny Photography
Leslie: “We were supposed to have our ceremony in a beautiful outdoor spot, but the weather forecast showed that it was going to pour. Our wedding planner suggested we move into the party tent, but I couldn’t hide my disappointment. It was not where I wanted the ceremony to be.”
C.A.: “Luckily for us, the place where we were getting married was also where we had met during an artists’ residency, so we knew the staff really well. The COO was like, ‘We’ll do the ceremony in the barn. Follow me!’ She even brought in a beautiful rug from her house.”
Leslie: “In all my wedding Pinterest boards, I’d actually had pictures of ceremonies with rugs!”
C.A.: “It ended up being stunning. We could smell the rain, and everyone was huddled together.”
Photo by Lillywhite Photography
“I ripped my dress after hugging my very tall cousin, and I was standing in an awkward way to hide it. My mom noticed something was off (as moms do) and somehow found a sewing kit. We snuck away for a few minutes while she fixed it. I remember feeling very taken care of.” — Marika
Photo by Kendra Ruth Photography
“Our wedding vibe was ‘English countryside,’ and we planned to drive to the chapel in a vintage Land Rover. But when I piled in with my mom and bridesmaids, the car wouldn’t start. My dad went to the garage, but then the car began rolling backward, picking up speed. We screamed, and somehow my dad jumped back in when we were mere inches from my mom’s car. Once my heartbeat slowed, my wedding nerves were gone! We laughed about the near-miss the entire drive.” — Rachael
“My fiancée Alicia and I were planning to have a City Hall ceremony, followed by dinner with our moms. But, along with two of her best friends, I also started planning a pre-wedding surprise party for Alicia, featuring martinis and Chicago-style hotdogs. Two days before the surprise party, which she still didn’t know about, Alicia decided she wanted to have a post-wedding celebration at a bar. Her friends and I had to quickly contact everybody to let them know that Alicia would be sending them a separate invitation for something else! We still managed to pull off the surprise celebration, and then we partied all over again the night of our ceremony.” — Isabelle
“A few weeks before our wedding, we learned that our venue had double-booked our date. After some frantic shuffling, we tossed out the idea of an evening reception and embraced a daytime brunch. We saved a ton of money, and the food was delicious: French toast, coffee, and mimosas.” — Brynna
“My mom passed away six months before our wedding. She famously loved oaky Chardonnay, which I famously hated. When we were finalizing wedding details, I made sure that Chardonnay would not be one of the two white wines during cocktail hour (sorry, Mom!). But during our reception, when I requested a glass of Pinot Grigio, the server told me that only Chardonnay was being served. What?! I knew it was my mom’s way of letting me know she was there with me on my big day.” — Kayla
Photo of a limbo game with Kathryn’s muddy dress by Aaron Almendral Photography
“We were getting married in a backyard tent — but that day, Tropical Storm Hannah rolled in. At first, I was dismayed, but then we decided to roll with it. If you embrace what you’re given, your guests will follow your lead. Cars got stuck, my dress got covered in mud, and everyone was exhilarated. We wildly danced and celebrated, as the wind and rain whipped through. We decided that night what we would name our first daughter (if we were lucky enough to have one): three years later, Hannah was born! Now 13, she loves the story behind her name.” — Kathryn
If you’re married, did you deal with any little disasters at your wedding?
P.S. More wedding posts, including a bakery proposal and a wedding at home in Brooklyn.
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
This license comes with:
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Word
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Excel
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PowerPoint
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Outlook
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OneNote
The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
Why rent when you can own?
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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