Tuxedo is a uniquely American term for what the British call formal dress, or perhaps even more commonly call the Dinner Jacket.
Either way I need to get myself kitted out with same for a trip to the UK at the end of this coming week.
I've just finished booking my flights and renting a car.
On saturday, the day after the wedding, I went to Blackrock to see if I could locate the aforementioned formal wear be it to rent or buy.
I think at this stage that renting formal wear is a waste of money, given that a typical weekend rental will see you part with €100 or thereabouts.
While I was in the shop in Blackrock I noticed a display of books. I wandered over for a closer look. They were all on the subject of after dinner speaking, specifically speaking at a wedding.
I smiled at this idea. Being asked to be someone's best man at their wedding should be a great honour. It always is. But it is also a great source of anxiety to many an otherwise confident man.
The idea of getting up on one's feet after dinner to say a few well-chosen words about a long-time friend on their big day should be relatively straightforward.
But somewhere along the way extra pressure is added from other places. And all of a sudden the idea of the after dinner speech from the best man is a major source of terror and stress.
So it's with enormous regard that I look back to the speeches at the wedding on Friday. They were honest, genuine, brief and most importantly from the heart. I really can't imagine ever picking up a book to get some ideas for a speech at a wedding. What could a complete stranger teach you to say from your heart that you wouldn't intuitively know already.
Anyway, bought the suit and passed on buying the book.
No speeches necessary next weekend so I am looking forward to the trip and the big night on Saturday night.
Either way I need to get myself kitted out with same for a trip to the UK at the end of this coming week.
I've just finished booking my flights and renting a car.
On saturday, the day after the wedding, I went to Blackrock to see if I could locate the aforementioned formal wear be it to rent or buy.
I think at this stage that renting formal wear is a waste of money, given that a typical weekend rental will see you part with €100 or thereabouts.
While I was in the shop in Blackrock I noticed a display of books. I wandered over for a closer look. They were all on the subject of after dinner speaking, specifically speaking at a wedding.
I smiled at this idea. Being asked to be someone's best man at their wedding should be a great honour. It always is. But it is also a great source of anxiety to many an otherwise confident man.
The idea of getting up on one's feet after dinner to say a few well-chosen words about a long-time friend on their big day should be relatively straightforward.
But somewhere along the way extra pressure is added from other places. And all of a sudden the idea of the after dinner speech from the best man is a major source of terror and stress.
So it's with enormous regard that I look back to the speeches at the wedding on Friday. They were honest, genuine, brief and most importantly from the heart. I really can't imagine ever picking up a book to get some ideas for a speech at a wedding. What could a complete stranger teach you to say from your heart that you wouldn't intuitively know already.
Anyway, bought the suit and passed on buying the book.
No speeches necessary next weekend so I am looking forward to the trip and the big night on Saturday night.
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