MrsSparrow2B

Welcome! You'll find all sorts of bits here to help you out :-)

Welcome! You'll find all sorts of bits here to help you out :-)

Welcome! You'll find all sorts of bits here to help you out :-)

Welcome! You'll find all sorts of bits here to help you out :-)

Welcome! You'll find all sorts of bits here to help you out :-)

Welcome! You'll find all sorts of bits here to help you out :-)

E.T. : cry

wow! What an honour! You must be really proud - and what a fantastic moment to capture!

laundry = hard work!

Why do weddings get ugly? I mean, this is meant to be the happiest day of our lives! *sigh* We're really lucky. Our wedding is only the other side of the planet to be with FH's family and my parents and brother are coming over with us. Other than that, no one got an invite and I said totally openly that we're just having immediate family. Having an AHR really made life easier because we could use that as our following gambit - and heck, everyone loves a huge party! Unfortunately, if it's getting like this, I guess you have to start questioning how much of a friend she is. A true friend would understand.

Looking forward to d/ling this - sounds like it'll be really useful!

I hate to think of the repercutions of this site! Mind you, a great way to take your mind off reality for a wee while :-)

I was thinking of doing a sand ceremony at my reception when we get back home - that way we don't have to worry about transporting the sand back home!

Maybe you could say something about limited numbers and explain that although you would love to have them there it would mean that someone closer would be unable to make it. Make it seem that you would like them but it really is impossible for some reason or another. Otherwise, if you can bear it, be honest and say that you feel it would impact negatively on your day. Good luck with it either way. Families are the worst in a wedding - no matter what your situation is.

Aw guys... these are so amazing. I've cut and pasted them all into a word document and now will go through them to come up with something that works for us as a couple. I had no idea really where to start - thank you all so much for sharing. You'll see Julian & my vows as soon as they're done! :-)

I have to say my evil streak would crop in a bit - I'd leave her a couple of weeks and then say you're really sorry, but something important for my own DW has come up and now there's no way you can make the day. Or I'd wear soemthing *totally* inappropriate! *evil grin*

We're definitely wearing our outfits again - can't resist wearing it twice and being justified to do so! *grin* I like the idea of cupcakes - I could even do those myself I guess! I'm sorry your photos didn't work out Jamaica0169 - I'd hate for that to happen. Maybe it would be worthwhile having a look around and seeing what I could get for the evening... What other traditions are you girls wanting to tie into your AHR Anything really different that you're glad you're going to do/did do

camping : stars

Hey girls, Looking for some advice for my AHR. We're having a really small wedding and then having a party when we get home to the UK for everyone who we didn't invite to Australia. The trouble I'm having at the minute is I'm undecided on how formal I want the evening to be. We've already booked a really nice hotel for the evening and mum and dad have said they want to have a ceilidh band, so they're paying for that and a disco for us. Food wise, I'd love to have a carvery - with some nut roast or something for the veggies! That way we can have a really nice evening without the formality of a proper sit down meal. I don't know whether to get a photographer? I know there will be lots of people with cameras, and we'll be able to get these in one area, but I don't know if it's worth while getting someone 'professional' in to do some shots. I don't know if I should have a cake as well. We'll have something sweet, but I don't know if a cake would seem more appropriate. Decisions decisions... If anyone can help, I'd love any advice you've got!

I'm so undecided about my wording. I think the poems are a bit cheesy for my liking, but I still can't come up with soemthing I'm happy with. *sigh* Did anyone else have anything different?

Quote: Originally Posted by flbluiiis It doesn't sound like you want it, so I don't think you should have it. After all, your wedding is about YOU and your FI...not about who can or can't make it. I agree, keep it to what you want. We are having an AHR, but only because we only wanted really close family there for the ceremony. We couldn't get much smaller than 13 guests! The AHR is just a nice way to celebrate with our friends and extended family - gives us the intimacy of a small wedding and a big bash with friends! Just enjoy what you do. And don't feel pressurised to do anything you don't want to.

We're getting married halloween and then having an AHR when we get home at the end of November. I didnt want it to be too far after the wedding, but wanted to have a week or so once we got back home. Also it shouldn't be too close to christmas, I hope! I guess at the end of the day it has to be a time that works for you. It's your day (or days!) after all :-)

I agree totally with Katie. We're getting married in Australia, but with only 15 of our close family. We haven't invited anyone else because we want it to be a small ceremony. However, to celebrate when we get back with all our friends and extended family we're having a small bash at a local hotel. Nothing too fancy, and I think you'd be surprised what you can do with not too much money if you want too!

Thanks! Oh. and Soz - I seem to have posted this twice. D'Oh!

Hey guys, Just joined the site, looking for a few last minute ideas for my big day in Australia :-) I'm from the UK so going as far as possible really. Time has just flown by and we've only 3 months til halloween - the big day! I found this place looking for suggestions for the wording on my evening reception invites when we get back. We just want it to be close family (it's a wedding of 14!) and I want to say something to that effect so people dont think they are being left out deliberately. I'm sure this is the wrong place for this, but if anyone has any ideas I'd love to hear them! Thanks all. :-) Lyndsey xx