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.