The Wedding Issue!

Dear Ms. Meniscus,

I'm getting married to a wonderful woman in about one year. I asked my best friend to be my best man, and since I am not that close to my only brother, I asked him to be a groomsman. I thought this was fair, but my brother because very angry with me. We hardly talk, and yet he seemed really upset that I would choose my best friend over him as best man. Not only is my brother upset, but my parents are furious, too. They told me that family is more important than friends, and that it was insulting for me to select my brother as only a groomsman. I honestly feel that my family is being outrageous, and I've no idea what to do.

-For Best or Worse

Dear For Best or Worse,

Your friend's foreordained appointment as best man may have to be revoked. Your brother is hurt, your parents are angry, and your best friend...well, he knows where he stands. Chances are, he doesn't need a role in the wedding party to validate your friendship with him. There is still time to make amends and extend the best man-ship to your brother. If he refuses, then at least you tried. Congratulations, and good luck.

Dear Ms. Meniscus,

My sister is getting married in a month, and she has asked the guests to wear formal wear to the event. I asked my boyfriend of six months to attend the wedding with me, but he has insisted that I pay for his tuxedo rental since he wouldn't be going had I not invited him. This shocked me a bit, but I agreed to pay. Is he being cheap, or is it truly my responsibility to foot the bill?

-Bucks for Tux

Dear Bucks,

Your boyfriend is a tightwad. If he is concerned about money, Ms. Meniscus can suggest to him a cheaper alternative to your sister's wedding: stay at home. As for you, take a friend that won't cringe at the thought of opening his wallet.

Dear Ms. Meniscus,

I am a 65-year-old woman, and I want to get married. This wouldn't be my first marriage -- or my second, or my third. I am in love with this man, but am I crazy to be getting married again?

-Knot Again (and Again and Again)

Dear Knot Again,

No, you are not crazy. Despite the number of former marriages being biblical in proportion, you should continue to chase love with reckless abandon. Or at least hobble towards it. Good luck!

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