I see what you did here and I giggled

Yes a little fidget can definitely help!

“Square breathing” (4 in, Hold 4, out 6, and hold 2 counts) and finding a go to song for those moments helped me. Sort of like an anxiety anthem. Mine was “keep breathing” by Ingrid Michaelson. Not a cure-all but can help take the edge off.

I’m about a solid level 5.5 but sporadic crafter getting married in 3 months at a courthouse with a waaaaaaaay laid back party in a park afterward and I can barely muster up the energy to cut fabric for picnic cloths. if “lazy brides” do DIY chalkboard jars then I must be a borderline comatose bride.

THIS. RIGHT HERE. SPOT ON. I have made that argument many times and the other party seems to try to avoid it... Grrr.

My guess is special occasion, but I don’t know! They looked like they were heading out to do something as a family.

Interesting! I don’t live close enough to any Amish families to see a change between dress. I did recently see a whole family wearing a rich teal here, not super bright, but really beautiful.

Oh hey white rose neighbor! (A beefeater at Tower of London tried to explain that to me once and I was like, oh, I know, red rose USA represent. He was tickled that it carried over to PA.)

I am a firm believer in doing whatever you want for your wedding that makes you feel the least sick. I think some of my girlfriends were upset they won’t be my bridesmaid, but that level of wedding is too much for me. Getting married at the courthouse for $42.50 and spending the remaining money on a park pavilion and…

Yup the day I went to get my license at 16 there were Amish teens getting them. For those already in the church I believe there is a non-photo option for religious reasons? Don't quote me on that though

Actually she might wear pink!! I live in Lancaster County. The Amish women in the southern part of the county often wear very vibrant bright solid colors (teal, pink, yellow, etc) with a black apron over it. Mennonite women are more likely to be found wearing a more muted palette, possibly with patterns. However it…