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Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

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Susan LaMarca

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“They’re charging more than surgeons”: Wedding makeup quote goes viral for outrageous price

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

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Lindsey Weedston

Photo of a bride and groom cutting their wedding cake with the Reddit post overlaid.

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“He broke my nose”: Men who smashed wedding cakes in their spouse’s faces are shockingly largely divorced now

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

2 Panel image, couple at wedding, and boy getting help tying ties from dad

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Woman says her kids are not allowed at wedding. Then she gets there and sees other people’s kids

Woman holding phone and smiling on left. Wedding cake on right.

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“100% what it’s like planning a wedding with your husband”: Groom’s bizarre last-minute question before wedding has the internet howling

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Gen Z is calling basque wedding dresses the new mason jars. Millennials are not okay

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‘This could’ve been an email’: This awkward engagement proposal went massively viral—now the couple is speaking out

Eilish O’Sullivan was the Daily Dot&#8217;s associate managing editor. Her work has appeared in Mashed, the Austin Chronicle, and the Daily Texan.

Eilish O’Sullivan

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‘Get your gift and go home!!’: Woman shows up to wedding. Then the bride intervenes over her outfit

Katka is a journalist who is chronically online. She uses her background in social media to surface trending content and commentary shaping contemporary internet culture. Previous bylines include HelloGiggles, Best Life, Lonely Planet, HuffPost, SheKnows and more.

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Gen Z is defending dry weddings and cash bars—and calling their critics alcoholics

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

2 panel split. Woman looking upset on left. David's Bridal on right.

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‘This is so unethical’: Woman calls out David’s Bridal worker for tricking her into buying dress. Then she decides to work there

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

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Left: Photo of Pope Francis; Right: Screenshot of reddit user u/Misther__'s letter from the Vatican.

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Couple invites Pope Francis to their wedding. Then they see the response

Ilana Gordon is a culture and entertainment writer based in Los Angeles. Ilana&#8217;s writing has been featured in places like: the A.V. Club, the Takeout, Atlas Obscura, Huffington Post, McSweeney&#8217;s Internet Tendency, the Belladonna Comedy, Reductress, Mashable, the Second City Network, RedEye Chicago, ART + marketing, the Muse, Dose and OMGFacts.

Ilana Gordon

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The second bridesmaid must run. TikTok has accepted the mission.

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

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Charlotte Colombo

Photo of a Bridal Shop; Screenshot of tiktok user @nessamartinezyt

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‘At this point I’d call the cops’: Woman buys wedding dress from David’s Bridal. Then the unimaginable happens

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

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‘A lifetime Titanium Elite Marriott customer’: Woman books Marriott rooms for 300 people for her wedding. Then Marriott cancels her reservation 2 days before

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‘I SHOULD HAVE RAN’: Bride shows signs her body was ‘rejecting’ groom on her wedding day

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