If you need a cool off - a glass of limeade splashed with some Pellegrino is delicious and is my favorite refresher (along with some hardcore AC!)
Married life is fabulous, I'm really enjoying it! But actually we are off to another busy weekend (thankfully, we have the next weekend at home to relax and look foward to). I have a bachelorette party in Charleston for a friend who is getting married in a few weeks and the hubby is taking Ralph to his parents house. Our first week of school and getting back into the routine was Hectic! My classes were better than I expected, the kids really worked this week (their freshman first week too!) but I'm realizing how I'm going to have to be a thinker on my feet - these kids don't miss a beat!
So, of course, even in this heat I'm trying to put together a fall wardrobe that is good for teaching and basics I can wear. I think I've hit the jackpot at Lands End. They have some great basic cardigans, pants and shirts that I can use. I'll post later, but check them out for their prices too!
Speaking of a wedding...here's an etiquette question for you bloggers. My friend that is getting married in the next two weeks is having a huge formal wedding. In fact, it was rumored that it was black tie. But she never said anything to us (Bridesmaids) about it. So when the invitation came, it did NOT specify black tie BUT the wedding is at 6:30. One of my friends told me that after 6:30 translates to black tie. So, no black tie wording on invite, but we are supposed to assume since the ceremony is at 6:30, that it is? Also, my husband and I just got back from our honeymoon less than a week ago and before that we were consumed with wedding stuff (and paying the bills for it also!). We just don't have the time or money to rent a tux for the wedding and made the decision that he will wear his brand new navy suit (the one he just wore for our wedding) with a dark navy tie. (Oh, and the bridesmaids dresses are tea-length, not full length either)
I think that is formal enough but tell me, is this a huge faux pas??
6 comments:
Of course, all of my books are packed, but I don't think that a 6:30 wedding immediately translates to black tie. Plus, as you know, in the South, I think some of the rules are a bit looser. If the bridesmaids are in tea length, I think your husband will be fine. Stick to dark & basic and you won't go wrong. Plus, if the invitation didn't specify, I think you will be fine. have fun!
I think your husband will be fine in his new suit.......I imagine at least half of the men in attendance will be in suits...not tux.
The invitation wording makes a difference too...does it say in the evening after the time? I think 7 is actually when black tie begins, otherwise it's probably formal, but not black tie. I'd think he'd be safe in a dark suit. And, without fail, someone will mess it up more than you...ours was not black tie, but was formal, so some folks were in tuxes, but one of my husband's friend's wives wore a jean skirt!
I agree with the other laides, you'll be safe, and because your dress is short a suit is perfect!
i was always told that if the invitation says black tie then its black tie. other than that if the wedding is in the evening, then its pretty formal...i am planning to have my cocktail hour start around the same time and i am going to have my bridesmaids in tea-length dresses too, so a dark suit is totally fine!
I think you are MORE than fine. Even if the wedding is at 6:30, it does not mean that your only option is black tie. I think the navy suit with a dark tie sounds great. I would NOT go rent anything for the wedding!
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