I agree about the dress, Steph. And you could always add a cardigan or little jacket for officiating, then ditch it. Likewise nice sandals then switch to flipflops or something.

Bev, I just read an article about nudist etiquette the other day that said that (at least at this particular facility) they had towels for sitting so as to avoid surface ick, and that many people went nude with shoes because of uncertain groundcover.

Yeah, this:

Would this work for officiating an outdoor wedding AND archery?

is a question I never dreamed I'd have to ask. Though in retrospect it makes perfect sense if you know our besties.

Oh! The Nerf wars and archery aren't part of the ceremony; just part of the shenanigans before and after.

I THINK.

And you could always add a cardigan or little jacket for officiating

Seriously, when I say "casual outdoor backyard," I mean it. And it'll be August in Ohio, which is hot as hell and twice as humid. If I could stand in a tub of ice while I officiated, that would be awesome. So not only is no jacket required, I might die of heatstroke if I had to wear one.

Maybe I can make Tim just stand to the side and fan me with a palm leaf.

I think being fanned by a palm leaf would enhance your officiating presence and grace, myself, if Tim would do it.

towels for sitting so as to avoid surface ick

Gives new meaning to always knowing where your towel is!

Bev, I just read an article about nudist etiquette the other day that said that (at least at this particular facility) they had towels for sitting so as to avoid surface ick, and that many people went nude with shoes because of uncertain groundcover.

This only makes sense to me. I mean, even if it's just flipflops. Or toe shoes or something. I find people who go barefoot in public way creepier than nudists (like, barefoot on sidewalks--though I also side eye people in public parks, because who knows what's been going on there with dogs and drug addicts and whatnot)

Do all the teeth have to come at once? The whole Teacup clan would like at least two weeks off in between teeth thankyouverymuch.

Also a contender for the officiating-and-archery dress (though the empire waist might make it a no-go, because those are not flattering to my buddha belly): [link]

Oh, but filmy draperies floating in the wind as you draw back your bow! A la the Goddess Diana!

The dress is really pretty, and I think would look fabulous on you, Steph, but two things would make me hesitate. 1. It's poly, which would be to me like wearing plastic--no evaporation or ventilation, and 2. It's much more solidly black than the other dress and, in the sun, it will absorb heat. If the yard is shady, the second shouldn't be a thing.

1. It's poly, which would be to me like wearing plastic--no evaporation or ventilation, and 2. It's much more solidly black than the other dress and, in the sun, it will absorb heat.

Yeah, those occurred to me, too. But maybe Tim fanning me with a palm leaf will alleviate that.

I'm shopping tomorrow, so fingers crossed!