The Knot - My Real Wedding - Wedding of the Year!

Aug 18, 2008

I agree with Jessica. There were some interesting/original ideas here, but certainly nothing to deserve the "wedding of the year." Your day looked very special to you and that is what matters most. Congrats! PS - I do have to say, I really like your wedding dress... leather... wow!

by Donna Adcock

Aug 7, 2008

Okay, that's really cool -- I love what you did with the colors on the bridesmaids and the groomsmen.

by Jessica Charles

Aug 5, 2008

i know i missed the whole arguement... but i agree with the majority. this wedding should not have been in the top, by any means. Though the colors were nice, nothing about the photos scream "wedding of the year"... i dont care who you are or what race your in.

by K Allthaway

Jul 28, 2008

congrats! dont like it but congrats

by Dawn Carey

Jul 18, 2008

I checked out your webpage, and it was a beautiful wedding! The two of you look so happy and in love, and I wish you all the best.

by Dorothy Lora

Jul 17, 2008

VERY UNIQUE GREAT JOB

by Shirley Pyle

Jul 14, 2008

Well, it looks like neither of you won, and I don't care think the pictures you submitted are extraordinary anyways.

by Shirley Pyle

Jul 14, 2008

Well, it looks like neither of you won, and I don't care think the pictures you submitted are extraordinary anyways.

by nicole williams-rowell

Jun 26, 2008

i just want to comment on the whole wedding, the dress is amazing, each bridesmaid wearing a differnt color, was definetly unique. the couple dancing is a true sight. but there are no pictures of the cake, can anyone tell me where they got married..where was the reception??

by jennifer bennet

Apr 15, 2008

Ohh wait I get it- that girl was talking about the apology comment by Erica Dodd. Not the most recent one. Still a bit of identity confusion though- why is everyone using so many names!!

by jennifer bennet

Apr 15, 2008

Haha are you really Erica? I feel like this is a mind game. What on earth...

by Erica Dodd

Apr 15, 2008

No really, everything mentioned by Erica Dodd is really me, Erica, Shelby. It's okay. Are you really Shelby by the way?

by Cenny Norris

Apr 15, 2008

Bianca, I am no more Cenny than Cenny was Erica. It was a nice try though on her part- too bad no one bought it. Still shelby adams... and I still dislike cheaters. I, as Cenny, would like to apologive to everyone for all the hurt I've- oh wait, Cenny would never say that! Nevermind. Guess I can't pretend to be her at all!

by Erica Dodd

Apr 15, 2008

Wow, Cenny! I'm QUITE impressed with you! I've never truly experienced hypocrisy in real life until I've witnessed this. Can I say that word a little slower for you??...hy·poc·ri·sy. Look it up, I think your wedding pictures are published on that page =). Well, thanks so much! I'm quite content now knowing that the 0.1% chance of you not being the source of all the conniving remarks can go straight to the garbage hem, where all your standards and morals come from). Thanks for closing the door on that chapter for me as us all!

by shelby adams

Apr 15, 2008

Bianca, it wasn't from Erica Dodd. It was from Cenny, creating an account under the same name. Watch, I can do the same.

by Bianca Cano Nakamura

Apr 15, 2008

Based on this last comment by Erica Dodd-- I don't even know what to think or say anymore. I'm just glad everything ends tonight. I still thought you had a nice wedding and I hope that whoever was behind all the negativity is happy with themselves for turning this fun contest into a nightmare for some.

by Erica Dodd

Apr 15, 2008

My Apologies Cenny. I can't take it anymore. Ackerman and myself have left numerous negative comments on your pages and several others under different names during this contest. We have even encouraged other to do so. We truly do not want you to win and hope you don't. We support two other weddings and you were getting high ratings. So there it is! Thought I'd confess at this last hour, especially since no one knows who I really am! Sorry!

by Shantel

Apr 15, 2008

Beautiful Photos, these are in the top 3 for sure

by keoca ackerman

Apr 15, 2008

Lame and repeatitive Mrs. Atkins/Mrs. Norris. Do you work or sleep? Or is this all you do? Show some class and bow out with some dignity in the final hours at least. Your actions have been truly disappointing and you have taken so much joy out of this for so many. Please read the rules as well. I wish you the best: CAUTION: Any attempt by any person to deliberately damage any web site or undermine legitimate operation of a sweepstakes or contest may constitute a violation of criminal and civil laws, and should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from and/or to prosecute any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any such tampering also will result in ineligibility to win the Prize or Reward in the Promotion.

by Erica Dodd

Apr 15, 2008

So you (cheryl atkins Cenny) are a linguistics specialist now? I should first ask if you know the meaning of the word... lin·guis·tics. Can you say it at least? I know, its tricky for you. Listen, I'm getting pretty nauseous right now with your reality. Stop trying to redeem yourself. Own up. There's a slight chance you weren't behind 100% of the aliases and rude comments (instead, maybe 99.9% of them) but stop trying to make nice with yourself. You've done something terribly dishonest. Take some of your own advice... get some "spiritual healing" and stop jerking around with your own conscience.

by cheryl atkins

Apr 15, 2008

In giving my unbiased opinion, I think this "Erica Dodd" person (and her cohorts) are just too adamant about this thing and may be making negative comments under an alias on the different entries, in addition to duplicating and entering other peoples names and negative comments. I thought since this possibility was alluded to, I would try it myself to see if a person could do such a thing. I signed up using someone's name that had already signed up and that had made a positive comment, I then cut their comment and was able to paste it on another entry. I don't think The Knot thought this through, that someone would go this far, when they set up this site, but I'm glad to know that it's possible. It's interesting that this entry have received so many negative attacks although no one knows 100% for sure whose making what comments on this uncontrolled board; it's basically talk and for anyone to take what someone (especially if they are disguised) says as "law" would be naive. By the way, what's the reason for the "by Shoot Dem Bird" long on? This comment and the last one by "Erica Dodd" seems to be written by the same person.

by Erica Dodd

Apr 15, 2008

Oh, give me a break. YOU should just 'Let it go!' These masked remarks from the TRUE identity is a total comedy. Stop making such a laughing stalk of yourselves, your family and your friends!! Please do EVERYONE that favor!

by Dem Bird

Apr 15, 2008

Having been away for a while and to come back to comments like these are ludicrous! I don't believe Cenny or Frank would do any of what they've been accused of during this content. I'm glad it's over today and I hope The Knot has learned either not to encourage such behavior by allowing it to continue or the need to not have a contest like this in the future. Cenny and Frank: You both look wonderful, have always had my support and will continue to have it into the distant future. I'm glad you haven't allowed any of this to cause you to sink low with those who degrade. I truly hope you win, you deserve it, even after all the false accusations, the votes make it obvious that you have our support and those who don't even know you. See you soon!

by Amber Montag

Apr 14, 2008

Finally the truth is revealed! You actually have to be signed on under that user name in order for that user name to appear if you copy and paste so there's really no covering it up now. The Shantel Washington comment was made first just as Joanna Robertsob said. Everyone can plainly see in her video what happened. What a disgrace. Sad that after all your efforts, the knot will most likely have to disqualify you now as the evidence speaks for itself now when you commented in your video. You have sealed your own fate. If you read the rules, good luck! You could be prosecuted for your actions.

by tayloe melanie

Apr 14, 2008

I'm not a Cenny/Frank supporter but anyone can duplicate a comment as has occurred on not just their site but others. Further, "Shantel Washington" is quite different from "D. Washington" and Cenny mentioned that she hasn't left comments under someone else's name as most people are doing. Whose to say Cenny saw the duplicate before she posted her comment? Just take her word for it and let this matter rest. I think you all just want to keep something going. Hope it makes your miserable lives happy!

by joanna robertsob

Apr 14, 2008

Good point, Cara. Everyone should go to the Norris' video page and see for yourself. Cenny even tried to cover it up...so obvious. But just fyi; comments are posted in order of entry so there was no way "Shantel Washington could have duplicated the comment as Cenny tried to claim. Frank/Cenny...stop the manipulation of votes, now comments?

by Cara Dawson

Apr 14, 2008

Not to stir up drama whatsoever, but just wanted to make a point. Am I the only one that noticed that the first time Cenny posted her essay to a bride on her video, she posted it under the name shantel washington, realized her mistake, and reposted it under her actual name? And then claims that she does not know the "washington" people? Really? I am impressed with the amount of class in some of these brides...and very unimpressed with the dishonesty that continues to come from some. Good luck to the brides out there who are stepping up and doing the right thing.

by Frank/CennyC. Norris

Apr 14, 2008

Thanks Jessica--Although I haven't read everyone's pages, I have seen some really negative and distasteful comments on more than two and just in case, some feel they are from me or those who support me, I wanted to cover all areas as I sure don't have the time to, neither do I want to, read every comment made to every couple -- but as fellow contestants, they should know the truth from me as well . I don't think anyone would be confused after they read the horrible comments made on my pages. As you can see, even after I honestly attempted to explain in my last comment, against my better judgment, some folks' blood is just negative and will always be. In any case, I will re-enforce my agreement with my husband and comment no more. Wish you the best! Cenny

by Jennifer Flowers

Apr 14, 2008

Cenny, Not sure if you were talking to me or posted that comment on my page by mistake since my name is Jenn and not Jessica. Either way, I have left encouraging comments to you and would hope that you would do the same for all of the other beautiful brides. Everyone's wedding has it's own special and beautiful touches. There should not be any negativity said and I really hope that the comment box is deleted if they ever hold a knot contest again. Good luck to you and your new husband.

by Holly B

Apr 14, 2008

Ditto!!! You go girl. Talk about speaking truth...

by Jessica Skelley

Apr 14, 2008

Cenny- I genuinely appreciate your response to my comment. I am however a little curious as to why you decided to post it on every person's entry in the contest! I'm not sure if that was necessary, but it is your prerogative. There are just probably several very confused brides out there haha. It is relatively difficult for me to believe that you don't know any of these people who are so fervently supporting your entry, but I'm going to do my best to give you the benefit of the doubt and at least believe it is out of your control, which I understand. Nobody can always control the actions of everyone in their life- I think this contest has been a testament to that, if nothing else! Yes, it does bother me to receive accusational comments on my entry- not necessarily because I lack a backbone or care that much what people think of me, but because it dishonestly reflects negatively on my character and witness to others, which is something I work hard to uphold with integrity. I am sure that the other bride felt the same, which is likely why it upset her, and my heart goes out to her. I hope that everyone reading this will PLEASE work to end the contest on a more peaceful, uplifting note- I know all of us brides are exhausted and discouraged from the negativity. Let's put an end to the conflict and negative comments- weddings are about joy and celebration, and a beautiful union between two people. Don't degrade people's pictures; if nothing else, just appreciate their love and commitment for each other. Good luck everyone, and best wishes to all of the beautiful brides out there, including you, Cenny!

by kay donalds

Apr 14, 2008

P.S. ITS A LITTLE TOO LATE FOR THE DAMAGE CONTROL...BUT THE PLEA TO ALL OF A SUDDEN BE HONORABLE IS LAUGHABLE.

by kay donalds

Apr 14, 2008

Seriously...whoever the real Frank or Cenny are: YOU DO NOT NEED TO SPREAD YOUR NEED FOR VALIDATION ONTO OTHER CANDIDATES' COMMENTS BOXES THAT HAVE STAYED DRAMA FREE THROUGHOUT THIS COMPETITION!!! So, do all of us a favor and keep your validation yourself and let everyone else continue to enjoy the sportmanship of the contest!

by cecilia babin

Apr 14, 2008

Nice try but Im still not buying what you're selling. High ratings in every single category? If it were one of your supporters, they should know that this will make you look very bad. A supporter wouldnt do that and it wouldnt make sense for a random person to only speak highly of your entries and talk smack about everyone elses. "You reap what you sow?" Remember your own words. Karma is a you know what! Equally well said, "What goes around, comes around."

by Frank/CennyC. Norris

Apr 14, 2008

Jessica, we chose soon after our entry not comment during this contest as a result of the negative comments made on our pictures by "Sarah Keller;" but, after reading yours, I thought you deserved a response from me, the real Cenny. I asked all my supporters not to respond to the nasty comments made on my pages or to comment on anyone else's wedding, but just to vote for me, and I see they have done just that. People have left so many rude and negative comments, some signing in as me and my husband and as if they were friends of ours. Because this was definitely unacceptable, to sign as if we were leaving the comments, we asked The Knot to remove them. Other than that, we could care less what someone says about us during this contest because we know they really don't know us, and we are not offended so easily. I read one entry where a bride cried because of such comments, sad but it shows you gotta have a backbone to deal with this kind of backbiting. With that said, I don't know who "D. Washington" is or any of the others that are commenting on my pages, yours, or the others during this contest. "Washington" may be one of my supporters but I'm sorry I do not know who she/he is and regret that it's assumed that I do. This entire contest has been very discouraging to me and my husband and we will never enter another one, at least not one where anybody can leave any kind comments saying just about anything they want. As a matter of fact, we could care less whether we win or not, at this discouraging point of the contest! I really do appreciate the kind comments you and others have given, but chose not to respond to those either. Just remember there are really mean, hateful, and just plain rude people hiding behind the Internet which, in fact, allows them to show their true colors. I strongly believe, "you reap what you sow" (Galatians 6:7) so they'll get it back one way or another. Cenny

by cecilia babin

Apr 14, 2008

Looks like Frank and Cenny Norris are at it again under their fake name. It's pathetic and you are not fooling anyone. Of course they gave their video, photos, etc. good comments as always, while insulting the other entries. Your actions are truly sad and just plain mean and unnecessary. What a shame that it is really that important to you to win. I hope the knot disqualifies you. Shame shame!

by Jessica Skelley

Apr 14, 2008

Hi, Cenny- I haven't commented on your pictures since March 31, when I left what I believed to be a kind comment. If you could please ask some of your supporters, such as D. Washington, to not leave rude comments on my entry I would very much appreciate it- I have never "hated" on your entry, nor I have cheated on my own. I can't control how many people view my entry, I am only glad that so many people like to look at it. And I truly do not have the time to invest in cheating on my own entry- it is not that important to me! I have never been anything but kind to you and your wedding pictures, I just ask that you and your supporters act the same. Thanks, and good luck in the competition!

by D Washington

Apr 14, 2008

Bunch of haters out there, Cenny's pictures are much better than anyone's in this contest. Come on folks, stop hating!

by Brenda White

Apr 14, 2008

wrong answer!

by Amy M

Apr 14, 2008

Maybe because their weddings were beautiful... :)

by Arca academ

Apr 14, 2008

it's real interesting that when someone else has high views or high hearts, they are cheating, why is it impossible for the Skelley, Flowers, Gaitan & other couples to be cheating? They had really high views and 4 hearts early in the contest, come on!

by andrea kuhlman

Apr 14, 2008

You people are delusional. I'm glad you and her both liked her wedding, but compared to some of the other finalists- definitely not up to par. Her wedding is far from being the best one on here, so it is pretty unbelievable that she earned enough votes in two days to get her up to five hearts! That would take a heck of a lot of votes.

by Emily Deas

Apr 13, 2008

Carrie Dean did not cheat to get her votes...she earned them because her photos are fantastic....so stop talking trash about Carrie

by casey rendes

Apr 13, 2008

Looks like Cenny hasn't been the only one inflating her ratings... check out Carrie Dean's entry... honestly, people- PLAY FAIR. This is so ridiculous, and so unfair to all the other brides out there who are doing the right thing.

by lena Farmer

Apr 12, 2008

OK, I tried to stay out of this, but it's obvious to me that these comments are entered purposely to: (1) keep the thread going for those who continue to fall for it and, (2) to accumulate views which will be calculated in the voting process. They know with comments like these, certain kinds of people will continue to return to their pages so they can accumulate views. They won't get another view/vote from me, not even to record the 1 heart I'd been given them. I don't think this couple has made one comment as it's really no need too. Instead, it may interfere with all the attention they're getting and decrease their views. Even with this said, I really do like the dress but with all the drama behind it, I'm OUT!

by angie stoddard

Apr 12, 2008

How weird is it that Tammy Kennedy, Sam Benson, Sanja Miles, Candice Preston, Monte Simmons, and Donnel shaw all left the same 800 word message multiple times on your profile? I wonder who the person using all of those fake names is...interesting. I doubt that six of them would have come up with the exact same speech, word for word...

by Tammy kennedy

Apr 12, 2008

Well, I can believe that a contest, such as this, could cause so many people to raise their ugly heads! I'm glad the winner is not chosen on the comments as they show just how much prejudice (not necessarily racial) continues to exist in this wicked world. I don't think the wedding, photos, etc., are all that exceptional either, but it's only a contest. No one has asked for blood, sweat, or tears. I don't get, thru this submission, that the couple claimed that their wedding should win an award of 10 million dollars, the most they would get is publicity thru The Knot, which is not that big of a deal. Perhaps you all should use this occasion to get your hearts and minds moving in a more positive direction, not so much for this couple but in general. So many people have allowed a simple contest to cause them to be so distraught, angry, upset, or whatever other synonym you would like to use, over an entry into a contest where you really aren't winning much of anything! To the one that will win the trip to Cape Town, well, good for you. And because of the persecution and ridicule this couple has received, I hope they win the trip, really.

by Marshall Case

Apr 12, 2008

What an ugly thread. SHAME on everybody that turned a simple comment about a dress into a race war. Lesson One: Most times when people put stuff on the web for critique or comment, they're really only looking for validation that their stuff is great. This is a perfect example. Lesson Two: This sweepstakes has nothing to do with the "Wedding of the Year." It's just a transparent trick by The Knot to get traffic to their website. Lesson Three: What can you tell from a few photos anyway. Not much. But what the heck. I've been to hundreds of weddings. This one looks pretty nice. I'm not a fan of the dress, but then I don't like 3/4 of what parades down the runways of Rome, Paris, New York, and Calgary. I generally don't like white tails on men, except Fred Astaire in an old dance movie. What I do like is the bride's father--he's a handsome man to begin with, and his choice iin elegant evening attire only amplifies it. The photos are very mediocre. Too many things wrong with most to mention. I hope the couple didn't pay much for them. I'm sure the event was nice. I hope the couple is happy forever. Three hearts for the event. Zero for the thread of comments.

by Phyllis Marsh

Apr 11, 2008

This is supposed to be a contest about the photos, not the couple or their venue, or their clothes, etc. They look like a lovely couple, God bless them, and I hope they have a wonderful marriage, but the photos are very ordinary--not horrible, but ordinary, and I think there are many other weddings where the photos are extraordinary. Too bad the contest is a "popularity" contest, and not really a contest of quality.

by melissa jimenez

Apr 11, 2008

You're kidding, right? Whoever Len Bittle is claims to be a friend or family of them (I think it is actually Cenny or Frank- real sneaky, guys). Have a taste of his work: "by Len Bittle Apr 2, 2008 Nothing special, Check out Frank & Cenny's video, I loved that one!" on another bride's video entry. In the website section: "by Nay Coleman Apr 2, 2008 I really like the True Love site. This one is ok". So not only are they putting other people's entries down, they are promo-ing their own entries? Yeah that sure is CLASS. Don't believe me? Here are the two entries: http://realweddingawards.theknot.com/site/view/Blaine-and-Shanni039s-Bliss-8; http://realweddingawards.theknot.com/video/view/Poetry-In-Motion-2. The sad part is these entries are actually GOOD, compared to the video and website entries of this couple. Pathetic.

by ada Hines

Apr 11, 2008

An apology is only necessary when you've done something wrong; neither they nor their friends have done so, which I know for a fact. Any negative comments insinuating such has been recorded by people who want others to think they would participate in such inappropriate conduct, which you and many others, have been fooled into believing that they've actually done so. This shows how important it is to speak only when you know what you're talking about.

by Raheem Webb

Apr 11, 2008

Len Bittle = Dem Bird = Millie Kristin = Briana Butler = Frank/Cenny C Norris. Tis is completely obvious so yeah I would say they are responding. Quite frequently in fact.

by sheila hernandez

Apr 11, 2008

Exactly Keoca!! Those are my thoughts exactly. The saddest part about it is on their website they claim to be involved in their church and Christians, and yet they act so rudely toward other people. That is what I find disappointing. They should both apologize, especially to those entries that received those comments. Otherwise, I have no respect for them- especially as self-proclaimed Christians. Nice witness, guys.

by keoca ackerman

Apr 11, 2008

The problem isnt so much with their entries as much as it is with the fact that this couple or their family hasnt even apoligized for putting down others entries all the while directing voters to view their entries. Even if the couple didnt make those comments (although they more than likely did), they should apologize for their family/friends for their inappropriate actions. Millie is in all likelihood Frank and Cenny Norris as I find it hard to believe that anyone would support a couple who makes nasty comments to others, votes others down and promotes themselves.

by Millie Kristin

Apr 11, 2008

I hope you WIN, WIN, WIN! People seem to be looking really hard to find some fault & of course they will, but I think each of you entries are a winner!

by robert norman

Apr 11, 2008

i'm sorry- formals shot against a folding wall in a hotel qualify for 'wedding of the year'? This contest process obviously needs to be rethought. (no offense to the couple)

by Marissa Higgens

Apr 11, 2008

Nice :) So this has gone from somebody not liking the dress to 'Dem Bird' blaming people for trying to "interfere" with the couple being "completely focused on the blessings of marriage and the very happy family life they enjoy"! That is hilarious!!! I sure hope they didn't enter a contest for support in their marriage! Either way, I'm glad they have Dem behind them 100%!

by laura davis

Apr 11, 2008

The people with the negative comments need to chill out. If you have a problem with it, keep it to yourself. I don't see your wedding on here do I?

by Dem Bird

Apr 10, 2008

Now that is the most ignorant comment out of all the ignorant ones. You obviously don't know Frank & Cenny as we (their friends) do and you are therefore speaking in ignorance along with the rest of the ignorant and sick-minded comments. Although I wish they would, they would never respond to such petty comments. They are too mature for this and are so above and beyond such foolishness. They are completely focused on the blessings of marriage and the very happy family life they enjoy. They refuse to allow this contest and any other negative energy to interfere with that! We support them 100%; they really don't need to vote at all! We will continue to vote 5 hearts for them to the end!

by j r

Apr 10, 2008

Yeah, Cenny is the one who has been on edge. Otherwise she wouldn't be on here complimenting herself daily to make it look like people are actually supporting her. It's kind of pathetic, really. Give it up, girl. People are not impressed. Rows and rows of negative comments state the obvious. It shouldn't be worth it to you if the only reason you win is because you voted for yourself 100+ times a day. You should want to win because you deserved it. And the way you have people commenting rudely on other entries is just a complete lack of class. I am not impressed with your entry, or you as a person.

by Sandra Jones

Apr 10, 2008

I like how david kenneth said "this couple has almost 7million friends and huge families"...if that's the case - the number of visits should be WAY higher than it is. And how surprising that this was all started by someone saying they didn't care for the dress! It seems like someone one was a little on edge for the response to be like it's been. I don't like the dress much myself, and chances are - this bride wouldn't care for my dress! No big deal! That's why there are endless options with wedding dresses...we are all different! I really hope the Knot has been paying attention...

by Arca academ

Apr 10, 2008

BEAUTIFUL! I'm not sure what the negative comments is all about but all I see is beauty! Color, elegance, very different and unique, etc. Your dress is to die for. You usually don't associate leather with elegance, but you pulled it off. Whoever can't see that, well not every one knows about fashion. You will have my 5 hearts from this point forward. I wish you the best in this contest and more importantly, in your marriage.

by Lauren Taylor

Apr 9, 2008

Sorry, while you look truly happy, not what I would consider the "photos of the year."

by Kelsey Watson

Apr 6, 2008

The wedding dress is exquisite, and I love the use of different colors. Everything is so unique and real. Everyone seems to be having a great time, and having fun is the top priority. I love it!

by Marci Bennett

Apr 3, 2008

I'm an African American woman and I don't feel this wedding is worthy of its finalist status. It looks cheap compared to the others... not because the couple is African American but because of the LINOLEUM dancefloor, HIDEOUS white long tailed tux, and the visible extension cords in the 7 mega pixel pictures. Lets not play the race card here people... Click on the hearts and be done with it... This wedding is not and should not win this contest bottom line, not because boo hoo the "man" is out to get us but because it simple does not deserve it. It looks as if the couple enjoyed themselves and thats all that really matters. Congrats on your committment to each other and please dont let some trivial contest disrupt your marriage or even much your lives.

by chris slater

Apr 3, 2008

Takin bout having a lot of time for some negative energy. I know this world and some of the people in it is wicked but wow! How can your mind be so hateful and twisted? Do you need to cleanse? Perhaps a prayer or two? It's not that serious! Comments like yours make me continue to vote 5 hearts for this couple. Their entries look just fine to me. All that energy you have can be better used elsewhere! Don't have a heart attack!

by Dominique McKenzie

Apr 3, 2008

I am so disgusted right now. I clicked on this wedding thinking it would be "The Wedding of the Year" and it just looks like "The Spectacle of the Year." I am a black woman and judging from these comments, it has nothing to do with race. I am ashamed that my race would use that for a defense to serve their own purpose. In my own personal opinion, this wedding wasn't ALL THAT. Maybe it has to do more with class (or lack of) than race! I would shudder if I opened a magazine and saw this!

by cris Price

Apr 3, 2008

YES, THE POSITIVE WILL ALWAYS OUTWEIGH THE NEGATIVE!

by Jimarcus Washington

Apr 3, 2008

You all got my vote

by Tia Reed

Apr 3, 2008

This wedding is very nice...but reading the comments below you would think this is the Presidential Election...what happened to the fun?

by Len Bittle

Apr 3, 2008

You go girl! And spread the word about such ignorance!

by Deisha Bradley

Apr 3, 2008

Hey I got that message on myspace that theres some serious discrimination going on here. Well I don't stand for any form of racism so you all got my vote.

by Brenda H

Apr 2, 2008

I'd probably like your pictures more if there wasn't so much drama involved. I thought this contest was about brides sharing their weddings with each other, not about brides making nasty comments under fake names, and attacking entries, and cheating. Goodness. The Knot is never going to hold a contest like this again!

by Liz Schneider

Apr 2, 2008

congrats on your wedding, but you can't compare your photos with ones like "simple elegance"...

by Jennifer Flowers

Apr 2, 2008

I love your photos! You both are beautiful and don't let anyone tell you different! You have our votes-there is more than 1 winner. Here are my 5 hearts for today:)

by Kathy Singletary

Apr 2, 2008

WOW!!!!!! I just jumped on to this part of the site and I am so disappointed. What is wrong with you people, are you crazy? Those of you with the negative comments really should check yourselves. No, there is nothing wrong with an opinion but yours comes across as an attack and I don't know any of you. The back and forth comes across as a cat fight via internet and very childish, o.k. you don't like her dress..leave it at that.. others do and apparently a lot of people (myself included). I thought that this couple and their whole wedding was refreshing, a step from the norm, they deserve to win like alot of others but don't try to take that away from them because of a hidden agenda. To the couple, keep doing what you are doing and don't allow other people's demons to creap or steal your joy, some people are just mean spirited and what goes around with come around and that goes for all wrong doing. God Bless P.S. Why not vote for yourself, if they were the only one's that voted for themselves would anyone have anything to say?? If you don't show your self the love it is apparent that there are few who will.

by Felicia Hill

Apr 2, 2008

Hmm... maybe because the other couples had beautiful weddings with beautiful pictures and everything was tasteful and gorgeous, and their families aren't leaving nasty comments on other bride's profiles. That is why nothing negative is said. It is ignorance to make this an issue of prejudice instead of an issue of bad taste and rudeness. So get off the race card- you're embarrassing yourself even further.

by Len Bittle

Apr 2, 2008

Why is it cheating when a black couple receive high ratings. Prejudice, perhaps??? There are several couples that are not black with ratings higher than this couple and nothing negative is said about their ratings. I hope this couple win just because of such ignorance!

by Whitney Adams

Apr 2, 2008

I think it is very sad that either you or your "family" has been leaving such incredibly rude comments on other people's entries, especially in the video section. You will not have any vote other than a one heart from me simply because of this. False names are not fooling anyone. I'll be voting every day.

by hannah rider

Apr 2, 2008

Hi there, so I'm not a "hater" or a racist or any of the other names you guys are calling people, but really please stop cheating.. There are some really good pictures, videos and websites that actually do deserve to win this contest. Please don't take that honor away from those people who truly do deserve to win.

by Brittany Arnold

Apr 2, 2008

I like the picture of all the ladies standing together. The colors are very pretty

by Briana Butler

Apr 2, 2008

This is the best video for sure! I hope you guys win!

by Briana Butler

Apr 2, 2008

WOW! I've never seen anything like this! You guys definitely deserve to win!

by brandon hill

Apr 1, 2008

True the pictures are kinda lame.. but I'm just going to vote for you guys anyway just to stir the pot.

by brandon hill

Apr 1, 2008

True the pictures are kinda lame.. but I'm just going to vote for you guys anyway just to stir the pot.

by alyssa martin

Apr 1, 2008

Hey I don't know what you guys are doing to get top ranked but obviously it's pretty important to you that you win so just keep on trucking.

by kayla sky

Apr 1, 2008

no no no the haters are right.. these pictures aren't anything special.

by Kimberly Benaquista

Apr 1, 2008

Congrats on making it to the finals and good luck to you :)

by Briana Butler

Apr 1, 2008

Congrats you two on making it to the finalist! We love you Aunt Cenny & Uncle Frank, we're with you til the end! You two look marvelous!

by Len Bittle

Apr 1, 2008

Glad to see you are a finalist, congrats Frank & Cenny! I'll be continuing my support of your beautiful Wedding of the Year!

by Jessica Skelley

Mar 31, 2008

I agree with Daryllen- there is no such thing as bad PR :) Congratulations on your special day- you two look truly in love! And that is what makes a wedding beautiful.

by Jennifer Flowers

Mar 31, 2008

You guys had such a beautiful wedding. Congrats to you and your husband :) I really like your flowers!

by david kenneth

Mar 31, 2008

You should stop trying Hater! Let me let you in on a big secret -- this couple has almost 7million friends and huge families. Hope this answers your question and those of the other haters. We think their wedding was "The Wedding of the Year" and we are going to support them to the end, win or lose, so spend you energy elsewhere!

by Dagmar M

Mar 31, 2008

How is this entry so high ranked? I know I'm not the only one rating it low...

by byron prevose

Mar 29, 2008

nice & vibrant fall colors.

by Daryllen Stone

Mar 29, 2008

You know what they say: There is NO SUCH THING AS BAD PR! You two looked absolutely royal in your pictures....and the colors in your wedding added so much life...not to mention your HOT wedding party! :) Best of Luck to you two! -Daryllen Stone!

by Diana Mitchell

Mar 28, 2008

Beautiful wedding!

by Fawn Fletcher

Mar 28, 2008

Cenny, I wish you would have told me about this contest earlier, you would have had my votes everyday too! Jean told me all about the wedding; sorry I missed it, but as you know, I was out of the country. Reviewing all of your entries sure makes me feel like I was there. Your pictures are beautiful, colorful, and elegant. You deserve to win 10 times over! You have my 5 stars, or should I say "hearts" from this point forward. I know it's not much longer, but every vote counts!

by Tracey Sims

Mar 27, 2008

Your wedding was hot. I like . Your wedding is all about what you like and nobody.

by Jenn Flowers

Mar 26, 2008

You guys look absolutely beautiful. Congrats and good luck :)

by Ashley Randolph

Mar 26, 2008

I am sorry that you have had so many negative comments. I have a couple myself. I thought ath this was just supposed to be a way to see how everyone else does their wedding and for girls that are planning to have some great ideas to make their day their own. That is what a wedding is about right.

by Jacquelyn Do

Mar 25, 2008

you both look SO happy on your wedding day. all your details are very unique and some that have never been seen before. i commend you! i hope you continue to get the support of your family and friends. the best to you both!!

by John Williams

Mar 25, 2008

Beautiful wedding!!! Love the flowers and color combinations. What did you do for table/center pieces, favors and a cake to go along with the fall theme?

by Katie Cordsen

Mar 24, 2008

I really like your bouquet. Iv'e never seen one like that before. Very pretty.

by Linda Schend

Mar 22, 2008

Wow... controversy much?

by Dem Bird

Mar 21, 2008

No, you are mistaken Shavonda. I was speaking of their "website", not the web page w/the screen shots. The fact that they named their website "The Wedding of the Year" shows that they concur with what their guests has called it, just as the 1st comment does, again, I don't see anything wrong with that. Further, you can update/change titles, photos, etc., at anytime during the contest. p.s. This is the last comment I'll make regarding this contest. I'm sure this couple must be enjoying all this attention.

by Shavonda Bourgeois

Mar 21, 2008

Actually you're mistaken Dem Bird. Her original title on her website was the same as her pictures "The Wedding of the Year." She later changed it to it's current title of "True Love Expressed." I believe what some of the others are referring to is the comment she made to herself on her pictures 1st comment that clearly shows her own log in name stating "I agree, This is the wedding of the year!"

by Dem Bird

Mar 21, 2008

Just enjoyed reviewing your entries into the contest. In viewing your website, the very first line states that the title, "Wedding of the Year" was given by your guests! I don't see anything wrong with you concurring with that. I'm sure you feel that way about your own wedding anyways, or else you wouldn't have entered the contest. Oh well, hope your supporters keep doing what they're doing.

by Len Bittle

Mar 21, 200