What Do I Wear?

Several people have asked what to wear to the wedding and I have yet to pin down a concise answer. Here's what's in play.

• It's the Fourth of July. The liklihood is that it will be hot and relatively humid. If you would like to check the weather closer to the event, click here for the Weather.com forecast in Barre (zip code 01005).
  
• The ceremony will be outside. It will be a Quaker ceremony, which means that there is less standing, kneeling, etc., than you may be used to, but we will also be outside for at least half an hour.
  
• The reception will be in the climate-controlled Harding Allen pavilion. We will adjust the temperature for everyone's comfort.

Of principal concern to Rich and I is for everyone to be comfortable. This is good policy for everyday, anyway...if your clothing isn't comfortable and doesn't make you feel like a million bucks, why wear it? We'd like you to follow the same guidelines. Please aim for Daytime Semi-Formal attire, but make sure you feel great and are comfortable.

I would recommend that women pay special attention to their choice of footwear. Though the pavilion is indoors, we will also have the run of the estate, which includes several grassy areas and English gardens. While you don't need to limit yourself to flat shoes, you may want to bring a pair of flats just in case you find yourself in heel-hostile territory. Even if you plan on bringing a small purse, take a look at foldable or thin shoes that will fit - I like London Sole and Redfoot After Party Shoes.

Do NOT, please please please do not forget sunscreen! I would hate to see lobster-red necks walking out of the door as we leave. Sun damage is forever, people. Make sure you have SPF 15 or higher. Ladies have no excuse, since you can easily find foundation or tinted moisturizer with at least SPF 15, but make sure you slather your menfolk, and single menfolk? Slather yourselves. No one wants to flirt with the guy with the sizzling red neck.