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Struggling with small wedding
Sarah in Planning, on November 1, 2017 at 6:14 AM

I always dreamed of the "typical" large wedding, probably mostly because that's all I've ever known. FH and I have decided to have a really small town hall wedding and only invite immediate family,...

Mrs. Spring, Jan 4, 2021 35 1,061
Sarah
August honeymoon from Europe: nyc + beach?
Sarah in Honeymoon, on March 29, 2018 at 8:44 AM

Hi all, FH and I are trying to plan our honeymoon: it will be the last week of July and the first week of August (we've already taken time off, we can't take it right after our wedding). We live in...

Emily, Mar 29, 2018 14 167
Sarah
What to put in invitation envelopes
Sarah in Planning, on March 15, 2018 at 1:27 PM

So we fiiiinally got our ceremony date and time allocated and now it's time to do our invitations! (and actually book ALL the things) Our wedding is in Denmark. We're expecting 8-11 adults including...

earias, Mar 16, 2018 6 213
Sarah
Pre-marital counselling books
Sarah in Family and Relationships, on February 13, 2018 at 4:17 AM

Hi all, FH and I live in Germany (he's German, I'm Australian) and while I think pre-marital counselling would be valuable I think FH would be VERY against going and involving a third party in our...

Jess, Mar 12, 2018 3 116
Sarah
3 hours for Hmu?
Sarah in Hair and Makeup, on March 7, 2018 at 4:30 PM

I've started reaching out to HMU artists and one has replied so far and said she'd arrive three hours before I need to get into my dress. Um... Three hours?!?! What's she going to do for three...

Orchids, Mar 9, 2018 18 342
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i just picked up my dress!!!!!!!!!!
Sarah in Wedding Attire, on February 12, 2018 at 2:21 PM

And I love it so much!!!!! I was so worried after the last alterations appointment (tonight was the fourth) but it looks so gooooood. I don't want to post a photo online before our wedding but just...

Erica, Feb 12, 2018 8 314
Sarah
How to choose between florists
Sarah in Planning, on January 3, 2018 at 12:07 PM

So I posted here about a month ago about how I went to a local silk flower shop, paid a (small) deposit, but felt like I made a mistake. I ended up cancelling with them (they gave back the deposit)...

Sarah, Jan 3, 2018 6 133
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Zika-free honeymoon
Sarah in Honeymoon, on December 28, 2017 at 5:54 AM

We started talking about our honeymoon on the weekend. FH said that he was taking over at least the narrowing down options side of it and I was so happy and relieved!! Unfortunately he failed to take...

Cassie, Dec 28, 2017 8 732
Sarah
Flowers mistake?
Sarah in Etiquette and Advice, on December 4, 2017 at 4:20 PM

Today I went to two florists, one was super unhelpful after getting me to book an appointment a week later than I wanted it then saying "most of our silk flowers are in the cellar so I can't show you...

Kristin, Dec 5, 2017 15 50
Sarah
Going to the florist tomorrow
Sarah in Planning, on December 3, 2017 at 4:27 PM

So my Mum's here in Germany visiting from Australia for two weeks (yay!!) and we're getting so much wedding stuff ticked off... Shoes done, dress ordered (!!!!!!), ribbons for the favour boxes, fabric...

Ms.Fox, Dec 3, 2017 2 27
Sarah
Family garter
Sarah in Wedding Attire, on October 31, 2017 at 5:45 PM

I didn't even know this was a thing. My FSIL offered that I could wear her garter. I was emailing with my Mum the other day and mentioned it and that I didn't even want to wear one, and she wrote back...

Sarah, Nov 1, 2017 17 108
Sarah
Guest list - invite best friends?
Sarah in Planning, on October 15, 2017 at 7:45 AM

FH wants to elope. I really want my parents there and his sister and her husband as we're very close with them. As we're then inviting people FH wants his Mum, younger sister (17), and younger brother...

Sarah, Oct 15, 2017 11 26
Sarah
Zumba? UPDATE: I went and loved it!
Sarah in Fitness and Health, on October 10, 2017 at 5:14 AM

I had an Oktoberfest event at work on Friday (I live in Germany) and the Dirndl I bought 6 years ago was very, VERY tight. I’ve been saying for years, since it’s gotten tighter and tighter, that oh I...

MrsWrs, Oct 13, 2017 19 106
Sarah
Struggling spending money
Sarah in Planning, on September 28, 2017 at 5:32 AM

I haven't even STARTED spending money yet. My parents very generously put an amount of money aside for my future wedding a few years ago, and now it's time we're planning a very intimate (10 people)...

Alyssachu, Sep 28, 2017 7 24
Sarah
My engagement ring is ready!!!!
Sarah in Community Conversations, on September 23, 2017 at 5:45 PM

FH told me today when I got home and I'm so excited!!! His friend (a jeweller) is making it for us and I feel like it's been so long!!! It's only a month today since we got engaged and three weeks on...

GymRat, Sep 26, 2017 17 32
Sarah
NWR - Parents about to become empty nesters
Sarah in Community Conversations, on September 24, 2017 at 8:53 AM

I (28) left home 4 years ago to come live in Germany (though at the time was only meant to be going for 5 months... ah love). My brother (26) still lives at home but the house he and his FW are...

FutureMrsR, Sep 24, 2017 9 21
Sarah
Invitations for immediate family
Sarah in Planning, on September 22, 2017 at 5:51 AM

We're having a small wedding just with our immediate family (8 guests (plus 1 toddler)). Should we make invitations? I think FH would think it's silly but it might be nice to have as a keepsake? Also,...

Sarah, Sep 22, 2017 7 33
Sarah
Wedding date?!
Sarah in Planning, on September 13, 2017 at 6:40 AM

Hey all, When choosing our (potential*) wedding date (21st June 2018 - 4.5 years together) it was off the back of a discussion where I suggested 21st December 2017 (4 years together) but we decided...

BookcaseHat, Sep 13, 2017 28 41
Sarah
What finger to wear my engagement/ wedding rings on?
Sarah in Etiquette and Advice, on September 12, 2017 at 12:31 PM

I'm Australian so the answer to that question would always have been my left ring finger. However, I live in Germany and my fiance is German, and here the wedding ring is worn on the right hand....

rica, Sep 12, 2017 9 11
Sarah
What do we do for the rest of our wedding day?!
Sarah in Planning, on September 10, 2017 at 6:30 AM

Hi everyone! My fiance (German) and I (Australian) are getting married next summer in Denmark (yay!). We're just inviting our immediate families - neither of us likes being the centre of attention....

Sarah, Sep 10, 2017 2 11
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