One of my best friends is getting married this weekend, and I am in the bridal party. Here’s the breakdown of monies that I have spent thus far:
- 2 nights hotel stay: $286.20
- Flight to and from Ft. Lauderdale: $293
- 3-button black suit, 100% wool: $99.99
- Cuffs for the pants: $12
- Shoes: $49.99
- Belt: $14.99
- Shirt: $21.99
- Total: $778.16
(wow, I didn’t realize it was so much!)
Being in one of your best friend’s wedding, even though you can’t get married: Priceless. Don’t get me wrong, I am not bitter, it is just an observation, seriously. I am so happy that I get to be in her wedding, and I love my friend to bits and pieces (she knows this), HOWEVER, I really wish that gay people could do it too. If not marriage, at least something where we could get the hoo and haw of being in a relationship for years, and having our commitment recognized. That’s all, really.
I am excited about this weekend, but I am nervous; I don’t know ANYONE other than my friend (the bride), and her soon to be husband. That should make things interesting to say the least!
wool in ft. lauderdale?
Dave, as I had to tell almost EVERY customer I had when I worked for a suit store for a couple of years in college; WOOL BREATHES. It is more important to have a 100% wool suit than a blend, because polyester does NOT breathe.
Wool can be a more airy fabric, because it is natural. So yes, wool in Ft. Lauderdale.
So where, exactly, does one manage to find a wool suit for $99 and shoes (which I assume are not Keds) for $49???
I thought the clothes (suit) was provided free for ushers.
Stay away from too many drinks and that wool suit won’t itch - booze, heat, wool = rash.
Well, in euro’s it’s not even that much you’ve spend
But seriously: do you notice anything of the inflation over there? Or would you only be shocked if you’d come to Europe and pay around EUR 60 (=$96) for an XBOX360 game? Or EUR 18 (=$28) for a CD?
As you may know, gays can marry over here (Netherlands). I think it’s a good thing that we have the right to do so, and it should be normal anywhere!
Personally I don’t have anything with marriage, and I don’t see myself marrying anytime soon (although I have been with my boyfriend for more than six years). In fact, a lot of my straight colleagues (with children!) are not married, as they don’t see the benefits of it (over other forms of legal bounds).
I guess I am (and they are) just not so romantic…