Seersucker

According to the United States Senate, a New Orleans clothier designed "a lightweight suit in pale blue and white striped rumpled cotton fabric" early in the 20th Century "to make summer wear more comfortable." The fabric, called seersucker, became so popular that the Senate set aside "Seersucker Thursdays" for its members to wear the cool suits.The New Orleans clothier credited with popularizing seersucker was Joseph Haspel. He started his company in 1909 and Haspel clothiers was still operating a century later, offering "100% pure combed cotton - for the ultimate in summer cool."The seersucker suit was introduced to Washington by Southern Congressman who valued the fabric for its light weight, its plisse finish and its wash and wear, drip and dry maintenance. The Senate tradition was started because of the intense summer heat in Washington, but it continued even after the Senate was air conditioned.

--Fred

Attire, Weather permitting

We have received a lot of questions on the weather on Monhegan in September and the attire for the wedding.

Here is what we suggest...

Ceremony (will be outdoors unless inclement weather)


Men:
- comfortable shoes with treads, no flip flops or sneakers (Fred's decision)
- jacket is preferred, though tie is not necessary (we compromised)
- khakis or slacks


Women:
- dress, though can be a sundress
- comfortable flats with a tread
- cardigan or light jacket incase the temp is below 70


Evening Reception
- comfortable clothes and a warm jacket.
- Monhegan can dip down into the 40's at night in September, so socks are also recommended.




We are very much excited to see everyone, lots of love...




Fred and Sus

Monhegan Boat

Please be advised that we have chartered a 9am return boat to Port Clyde on September 13th, for those of you who wish to leave the island early or need to make a flight.

Tickets for this charter are dependant on the number of

people from the wedding who would like to take the boat, but will be around $40 per person, one way back to the mainland.

If you are interested in this, please contact me ASAP. 631.365.4905

http://www.monheganboat.com/

I can also hire a lobsterman to take you back to the mainland at anytime, for $300.