My husband and I agreed to participate in a renaissance wedding for two very good friends. So far we are out a minor fortune for costumes and accessories (like our own metal plates, cups, mugs etc….) and since we do not "do" renaissance faires, it’s truly becoming a huge drain on our resources. Yesterday the bride called and said she had a dream about a sword arch as the newlywed couple walked down the aisle and decided to go with it. I’m now supposed to buy two King Solomon 31.5-inch Gold Sword with Scabbard for .00 each plus S&H.

I have two questions, do women really participate in sword arches? The sword really doesn’t go with my gown. And how do you tell an eager bride her ideas are becoming a little "too much" and yet remain friends.

I don’t want to ruin a friendship over .00 or so in swords.