The Great Gown Debate

T o gown or not to gown? That is the question.

Shakespeare’s Hamlet may have suffered mental anguish over the existential question of a life worth living. But that’s nothing compared to the agony we are experiencing over the sartorial debate for this upcoming wedding.

I suppose I should start with the good news. Mazel tov; my niece is engaged.

This is very exciting in the way that all engagements are exciting. A happy kallah and chassan (presumably; I couldn’t see much of the men’s side at the vort). A glowing mother and a beaming grandmother shepping nachas.