We started preparations in May. With coupons "on hand" (i.e., available on the Internet via Alex's phone), Alex and I went to Savvi Formalwear in the Genetti's Hotel building, Wilkes-Barre. Evenings in prom and wedding season are busy...... After waiting 40 minutes in the semi-air conditioned store, we were finally waited on. Per instructions from Taylor, Alex selected a black tux with purple vest & tie. I see it looks blue in the pictures below, but really they were purple! We went back to pick everything up on Wednesday June 3rd. Everything fit well, except for the shiny dress shoes..... No big deal, since Alex already has handsome, well-fitting "rat stabbers", so named by Steve when the shoes were purchased back in Junior year.
With advice from Tad's mother Kim (of our newly adopted hair salon "A Little Off the Top", just up Montgomery Ave.), Alex and I headed to Robin Hill Florist to decide on flowers. Alex, you picked the beautiful arm bouquet style and colors seen below,
With my recently-washed car that you can now drive by himself, plus white & purple-tipped boutonniere, you was ready to go! Taylor came over for pictures with us. Unfortunately, Dad couldn't be here since he was in the hospital. You both looked fantastic, as you see below !!! Then, it was on to Taylor's house and a friend's house for pictures. You made it to the Woodlands on-time. ..... and we learned that we should have asked to rent the most light-weight tux available, since the one you wore was a heavy wool...... Oh, well we learned something for next time!
After prom, you stopped here to change into regular clothes, then you and Taylor went to Matt Minnelli's house for an overnight visit. You told me about watching movies, and having a relaxing time. I'm glad you had a good, if slightly overheated, evening! Prom is a memorable event - so glad all our plans worked out well !!
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