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My niece who’s now based in Canada came to town to have her and his husband’s (who is based in the US) church wedding.
It is a formal event. Strictly formal that is.
Being traditional and all, they need to tie the knot (again) this time in the church. My niece is not traditional at all, she just wants to make her dream wedding happen. And being one of the few chose guests to witness this momentous day in her life, I felt obliged to show my presence.
I bought this LBD a couple of years ago and I have not worn it since then. I even let our household help wear it to our barangay’s Halloween party thinking that I will not have the opportunity to rock it.
With the recent cut back in my paycheck due to my career change, I need to maximize the resources that are available (in my closet)
She is not traditional nor her husband although her husband’s main concern is telling the guests not to give them any gifts anymore. I admired my nieces, means of saying that monetary gifts are preferred as they cannot bring blender, oven toaster and all to Canada.
The invite reads: To save you looking, shopping or buying, here is an idea we hope you like trying.
Come to our wedding to wish us both well and bring an envelope to throw in our wishing well. Fill it with paper all colors will do.
Now that we have saved you all of that fuss, we hope you will come and celebrate with us
Although the groom does not agree to the idea of still requesting for monetary presents. I find the manner of informing the guests, cordial.
I asked the bride if it is okay to wear black to her wedding and she immediately replied it’s fine. The groom even agreed to the idea.
I already have my LBD, my only consideration for now (read: for now) is how I am gonna rock it. I mean the makeup and the bling.
The entourage will be having Barbie Chan as the makeup artist. And my ever reliable makeup artist is part of the entourage, so I am on my own. Since, I am still learning the tricks of painting my face, I guess I would have to jump on the bandwagon and shell out some serious cash.
In attending a formal wedding, here are some useful tips I have googled and gotten from Fashion.about.com
Do’s and Don’ts for Her

* Don’t wear white because it competes with the bride. There are plenty of other colors available.
* Don’t wear black or sequins during the daytime.
* Don’t worry about wearing the same colors as the bridesmaids or mothers. You can’t possibly coordinate with everyone in the wedding party.
* Do wear something feminine and appropriate, out of respect for your hosts. Clubwear, overtly sexy clothing (strapless, see-through, etc) doesn’t belong at a wedding. If you have to ask if it’s appropriate, it probably isn’t.
* Don’t wear opera-length gloves (to top of arm) with anything but sleeveless or strapless gowns.
* Do take off gloves to eat or drink.
* Do use good judgment if the invitation doesn’t specify the formality of the event. A pastel suit or soft floral dress for daytime or a little black dress for evening (after 6 p.m.) will take you almost anywhere.
I am keeping my finger crossed that my shift would allow me to attend the wedding. I cannot go on leave yet because I am on probation.