So a good friend of mine is getting married Novermber 11th. She's actually the fourth marriage so far this year, but the first wedding I'm actually going to attend.
I'm terrified.
First of all, I don't do well at weddings. I'm not big on the whole "OOOHhh, I haven't seen you in YEARS!" thing.
Secondly, I'm not girly. I don't own ANYTHING to wear to this blasted thing. I'm going to have to spend around $200 on a dress, I've already started looking. Then there's shoes ... and possibly having to get my hair done. I wish I could do it myself ... but we'll see. Not to mention shoes. *ok, so I'm girly enough to be exicited to buy new shoes*
Then, there's the bridal shower. I have to get her a present for this as well, don't I?!?! JEESH. She wants me to make her a scrapbook, which is cute ... since she doesn't realize it'll cost around $200 to do the whole thing. Sorry, but I would be reluctant to make my own sister's wedding scrapbook, let alone a friend.
I'm just freaking out. I can't be horrid and not go .. it's just not my style. I'm so very happy for her ... but just worried about the money.
I'm thinking about asking a good guy friend if he'll go with me, and then we could at least go halfsies on the present. Free drinks ... I'll keep reminding myself that it's open bar, and maybe I'll be able to make it to the day.
Wedding plans ... but not for me *thankfully!!*
September 21st, 2006 at 03:19 am
September 21st, 2006 at 03:25 am 1158809144
I think you should relax and try to enjoy the day. My daughter who is 25 is going to a high school friend's wedding this weekend and is completely paranoid about "looking good". Another friend of hers was over last night visiting and was worried about the same thing! It must be an age thing...... start looking now for an outfit, a basic dress that you can dress up or down for other occasions. Maybe a nice blue color??
September 21st, 2006 at 12:46 pm 1158842760
As a guy, it's really not that hard for me at all to go to weddings.
Then again, I did have to rent a suit when my best friend got married... but that was basically it.