In July we're off to sunny, hot and financially floundering Greece. I'm beyond looking forward to our annual summer in the sun. Mama needs a tan and a holiday beyond badly. We're a part of some special events while there including the baptism of our good friends daughter. We're going to be her God-parents and for Greeks this is a super HUGE deal because God-parents (Koumbari) are like family forever.
Greek baptisms are a major production. A big event in a child's life that is celebrated with the same enthusiam as a wedding. Hundreds of guests and huge reception-dinner after parties are completely standard. Many people spare no expense and hire professional photographers, have lavish dinners, live music and bring in entertainers or clowns to keep the kids occupied so the adults can drink and dance the night away. It's a good time.
{after a baptism outside the church- balloons for the kids to take home} |
{at a friends baptism in 2006}
{at the after party} |
{At our boys 2009 outdoor baptism reception} |
{My son's God-Mother and my sister-in-law at the reception}
But as the God-Mother (Nona) what am I going to wear? A lot of the women in Greece are as fabulous as they are glamourous and I need to look great while still dressing appropriately for the church. I'm torn between 3 dresses that I have and honestly none of them really excite me. My practical side says don't go too crazy and that I should wear something sensible that will look good in photos 20 years from now.
I'll pair the black dresses with black patent heels and the pink and grey dress with nude heels. And of course I'll accessorize (heavily) and have on enough makeup to pass for a drag queen for it to last all day in the heat.
Which dress would you choose or should I go for something completely different?
Help a sister out...I'm totally open to suggestions!
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