Serious Whimsy Problem
We’re going to be attending a friend’s wedding down in D.C. this weekend. This friend is a performer, a sailor, a free spirit, French-Canadian (if memory serves), and spent some part of two summers ago dressed in a superhero costume promoting the Washington Metro.
So when the invitation to her wedding says “Whimsical Attire Encouraged,” she’s utterly serious. Problem is, Kate finds the idea of wearing something whimsical to a wedding vaguely discomfiting, and I’m totally blanking on whimsical outfits which won’t render me/us dead from heatstroke. (The wedding and reception will be outdoors, and it’s mid-July in the swamp that is DC.)
What to do, what to do.
July 13th, 2006 at 11:10 am
Big, floppy hats are always an option. Plus, they keep the sun off. I recommend straw, not wool, though.
July 14th, 2006 at 7:41 pm
I’m all about the sun protection. A straw hat would be a nice start, but why not take it one step further with a whimsical, custom-decorated parasol? Possibly one that’s big enough for both of you?
There’s a lot to be said for whimsy that’s portable and easily cast aside.