FAQs
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So what do I need to do to attend this wedding?
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1. Book flight 2. Book transportation to Fulda 3. Book the hotel in Fulda for the night before the wedding 4. Book hotel at Schloss Romrod for the night of the wedding
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Do I need a VISA to travel into Europe? MAYBE
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From mid-2025, American nationals will need to apply for travel authorization through the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) prior to arrival. This travel authorization is tied to your passport, so when you arrive in these 30 countries, passport control can see your approved authorization. It’s one very small extra step you need to take when planning your vacation. You’ll need to fill out the ETIAS application form on its website or mobile app before you depart for Europe. And by before, we mean weeks before, not while you're waiting to board at your gate. Applying for the ETIAS is a great reminder to check your passport expiration date. You’ll need a valid travel document, which includes a passport for US citizens. Your travel document (including a biometric passport/e-passport) cannot expire within 3 months of or be older than 10 years from when you apply for ETIAS. ***ETIAS Website: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en
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Can I order an Uber/Lyft? Maybe
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Uber is not popular in Germany. You may be able to order a ride from the airport into the city. I have not tried to order a ride as long as an hour away (for those thinking about Ubering to the venue from the airport). There are no Ubers where we live, about an hour away from the city. Germany primarily uses Taxis. Please reference these taxi numbers if you're in the local area: (We'll provide these soon!)
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Will this be a German or American wedding? Both
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Generally, the wedding customs between Germans and Americans aren't that different. We plan to have the ceremony in German and English. Some German weddings have the bride and groom walk down the aisle together at the start of the ceremony, but we're gonna go traditional and have the bride/father of the bride walk down the aisle in the beginning. Some German weddings include wedding games for the bride & groom during the reception, but we won't be doing that. Germans don't typically have big bridal parties standing with them during the ceremony, we will be following suit, no traditional bridesmaids/groomsmen here. The biggest difference will be how long the evening is. German weddings move at a much slower pace, because unlike American weddings there is no end time. That's right no venue closing time, no lights coming on at 11 pm, etc. The rules are drink until you fall over, whatever time that is...yes it can be 3am or later. So Americans, please pace yourself :) And pro tip: Don't try to drink as much as the Germans, they will outdrink you and still get up early in the morning.