BC picked Master up today to go out to lunch and to get Master fitted for His tux. He's going to wear a tux. I never thought I'd see the day. He wore a really nice suit when we got married and He looked damn good in it too. Master does not want to wear a tux. He hates them with a passion. But.. He doesn't have a choice in the wardrobe, so He's stuck.
I, however, am not part of the bridal party. I am still going to the wedding, obviously. It sounds like this wedding is going to be a lot more formal than any wedding I've ever been to. And I've been to two of them. Our wedding and my mother's wedding to her current husband. Neither were formal in any way, shape, or form. Both times the "dress code" was please don't wear jeans, other than that... come on in! So just the fact that Master is going to be wear a tux means that yeah, it's a lot more formal.
Since I'm not in the wedding party though that will mean that I'm sitting by myself during the ceremony itself.. no big deal. That also means that I will be sitting alone at the reception since Master will be at the head table.
Well, that is... if Master didn't have other things in mind. He doesn't plan on me sitting by myself at the reception. He either wants me sitting next to Him at the head table or He'll make His toast and then come sit by me. I'm not sure how well this is going to go over, but Master has made up His mind. Yes, we realize that this isn't about us. Duh. But BC knows Master very well and he also knows the dynamic we're in. Master plans on talking to him about it. For all we know there may not be an actual head table. At least Master is hoping there isn't. (We didn't have one.. or a seating chart.. sit down and eat!)
So we'll see where that goes and what BC says. Master obviously doesn't have to worry about what He's wearing, other than the fact that He's going to moan and gripe the entire time He's in that monkey suit. So now I just have to figure out what the hell I'm wearing. I'm not going out and spending a lot of money on an outfit, I'll tell you that. We also have to figure out what to get them as a gift. Normally, it'd be pretty easy. But since they are living with BC's parents they don't need the usual newlywed stuff.. you know.. things for the home. Fuck. Suggestions anyone?
Gift cards to a sex shop. That's what I got my cousin and his new wife. And if you write a post for EF like you have been you can give them that GC and it wont cost you anything. ...just sayin. :)
ReplyDeleteGood point... although I don't think BC needs anything new that is porn related.. that boy has a porn collection that categorizes him as an addict. I swear. *lol*
ReplyDeleteI love dresses, including nice dresses so I actually have some suggestions for where to look. You probably want to find our more specifically about what the dress code is before you actually shop, though.
ReplyDeleteMy first suggestion is to look at consignment shops in your area. There used to be a Salvation Army near me that got donations from a local bridal shop when they needed to clear inventory. They get a mix of wedding dresses and other formal or semi-formal dresses at probably 20-25% of what they'd cost in a store new ($35 for a full-length formal dress in good quality materials, for example). You could probably look up for non-chain bridal shops and call them to find out if they donate anywhere.
Otherwise, check juniors formal and semi-formal dresses at department stores. That's another place I've had luck with nice dresses for not much money. Filene's used to have a constant sale going on which could result in very good deals. These days I'd look at JC Penney, Kohls, and possibly H&M. I'd guess that if it isn't too late at that point, they should be cheapest (in the fall) right after when Homecoming happens in the area. About a year ago Old Navy also had these satin-looking dresses that weren't satin, look nice, are comfortable, and are machine washable. I don't see any on their website currently, but I couldn't find the one I have on their website a year ago right after I bought it so you may have better luck in stores. If you were on the East Coast, I'd also have suggested Filene's Basement, but I don't think there are any in your state. I'm not sure what a local equivalent would be. I suppose TJ Maxx/Marshalls might also work, but if you're not careful they can be expensive (in NYC, for example, you'll find dresses that are $900 at 50% of the retail price; in suburbia 2 hours away you probably won't find anything in the store that was $900 full price).
I like the gift card idea, whether for EF or somewhere else. Unless you know the couple well enough to do something incredibly personal or are a crafty person who has things that would work as a gift just hanging around, wedding gifts are hard these days because very few people actually need houseware or other traditional type gifts by the time they actually get married.
Thank you very much for the dress suggestions. I do plan on finding out what the actual dress code is. In fact I think I'll toss BC an e-mail about that tonight, before I forget.
ReplyDeleteWe do know BC really well, but aside from a cigar or porn.. yeah he doesn't have many interests. A regular gift card might be the way to go.
Thanks!