I was on a world trip when I found out my sister was getting married!
I had finally graduated and was taking the trip I had promised myself after years of studying. I found out about the engagement at my first stop on the the world trip; Thailand. Once I found out, I knew I had a year to travel before I needed to be back so I managed to fit in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, The Netherlands, England, Wales and Spain. It was definitely a wedding worth flying back for!
After a day of bouquet catching, rice throwing and champagne popping, my sister was off on her honey moon to Thailand and I finally had the chance to get over my jetlag as I settled into her apartment that I was minding while she was away. Saying I was surprised was an understatement when I got a call from her the following morning:
Sister: “Hey Jen”
Me: “Oh my god hey!! How’s your honey moon going?”
Sister: “Well about that.. I have something I need to tell you”
*Immediate thought: Oh my god are they calling it off already??*
Sister: “Well I just did a pregnancy test and it has come back positive.. on the first day of my honey moon!!”
Waves of shock and happiness washed over me. I was of course really excited for her but being the alcoholic that I am, I was mainly concerned about the fact that she wouldn’t be able to drink on her all expenses paid holiday haha
Unfortunately this was the least of her worries. The official Australian travel advice website had posted a notice at the time cautioning pregnant women travelling Thailand and other parts of South-East Asia. The website insisted that any traveller that was pregnant should immediately return to Australia as the Zika virus was a very serious threat and could cause babies to be born blind or deaf.
When she returned home, she calculated the date of conception and it worked out to be a few days before the big day. We laugh at it these days, because when my nephew is old enough, we agreed that we’re going to tell him,
“You were at the wedding too!”
– Jen Antipodean.
January 9, 2018 at 1:51 pm
How fun! I love your sister’s dress! And your dress, too! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
January 23, 2018 at 10:56 pm
Well looks like you had a lot of fun, definitely a wedding worth flying back for!
January 24, 2018 at 2:39 am
Oh wow that’s awesome! I love that you were able to travel and be there for your sister. Also her dress is amazing!
January 25, 2018 at 2:46 am
SO JEALOUS of all your traveling. Which place was your favorite?
Also pretty jealous of those pink satin robes.
February 25, 2018 at 10:26 am
Besutiful photos! What did you like most about each country?
February 25, 2018 at 10:44 am
You both looked beautiful!! Wish I could travel like that.
February 25, 2018 at 11:24 am
what a special day. your travels sound amazing!
March 12, 2018 at 11:15 pm
An absolutely amazing reason to fly back for! Happy married life to your sister!! And you both look really beautiful!
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November 29, 2018 at 1:35 pm
You mention that you were on your first stop of the world trip.. where did you go exactly? Did you continue your travels after the wedding? And congratulations to your sister!
November 29, 2018 at 3:14 pm
I love weddings! What a lovely story!
November 29, 2018 at 3:48 pm
I love this blog post because it shared so many sweet, intimate memories of you and your sister! Looks like the big day was fabulous! Loved everyone’s dresses as well — simply stunning!
November 29, 2018 at 4:29 pm
OMG, your sister (and you) are gorgeous! Such a beautiful wedding dress. But what a shame that they had to cut the honeymoon short! Glad to hear that it all worked out though.
November 29, 2018 at 4:31 pm
Wait, I feel like I recognise that church. I think my friend got married there and another one Christened their kids there… except I can’t remember what it’s called.
November 29, 2018 at 4:32 pm
What a fun story! Congrats to your sis for everything, how exciting! I got married in Sweden and my maid of honor was my Australian sister from another mister. She came all the way to Sweden to be there at my wedding. Certain moments in life are really worth travelling for!
November 29, 2018 at 7:11 pm
Congratulations to your sister! And very cool that bub was at the wedding too 🙂
November 29, 2018 at 11:48 pm
Looks like it was a beautiful wedding! I loved your sisters dress! You’ll have many great stories from your travels and from this special day to share with your nephew!
November 30, 2018 at 2:49 am
What a sweet post! I am so happy for your sister, but what a shame about their honeymoon! I hope they’ll be able to go back, and bring their child with them…to show them where they went on their very first trip! 😉
Gorgeous wedding piccies too! You all look so lovely! 😀
November 30, 2018 at 11:00 am
Such a lovely wedding, full of love. I love this and all the smiles.