Black Tie

I’ll never understand it
When an invitation states
“Black tie.” Who cares what’s worn
When everybody celebrates?

If guests must follow certain rules
About the way to dress,
It’s taking out excitement
And replacing it with stress.

Of course, a bride and groom must have
Their vision for their day
And over certain choices
Their decisions should hold sway.

But there should be some trust
In what their friends and families wear.
For a perfect wedding, no one needs
A “black tie” type affair.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Callus Avatar
March 17, 2023 at 2:53 PM
For guests to go properly dressed for the occasion is understandable, but there is no need to lay down stringent rules! ~ Regards // paul
Cunningham Avatar
March 15, 2023 at 2:15 PM
Something left over from the grand old era I think, I smile when I see old groups from the sixties all smartly dressed in suits and ties, even the rolling stones. Tom
Andresen Avatar
March 15, 2023 at 12:32 PM
- A great poem, Ilene - Let the guest choose for himself :) - hugs
Turner Avatar
March 15, 2023 at 10:23 AM
logical, practical and clever, Ilene. Have a great afternoon.
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