Reception Perceptions

My older sister and I went up to a friend's wedding reception today in Cleveland.  She and her now-hubby actually got married a couple weeks ago, but they decided to hold a reception for people who couldn't make it to Nashville for their wedding.

Let's just say that the day before going to the reception was, in many ways, more fun than the reception itself.  We went shopping for a dress for me (and if you know me, that is a rarity). But I actually felt like wearing a dress to this thing.  I found a cute black and white knee-length dress, sleeveless, and the neck is rather low cut.  Not exactly my thing, but we pinned it (it was a wee bit better that way).

Don't get me wrong; the reception was okay.  The food was good, and the few people we did have somewhat forced conversation with were nice.  We just didn't know anyone.  Period.  Save for the bride.  And of course, she's always the center (or near center) of attention.

It's just kind of funny how anticlimactic your whole day can become once situations are out of your control.  But, for the record, the new dress was only $30 with employee discount, flippin' cute, and only a size 16! Smaller than what it would have been in the past.  *Does little happy dance*