premise: a marriage <mask> is a bunch or knot of white ribbons or white flowers worn at a wedding
hypothesis: the best context for <mask> here is A morning assembly or reception of visitors, -- in distinction from a soirée, or evening assembly; a matinée; hence, also, any general or somewhat miscellaneous gathering of guests, whether in the daytime or evening; but not A gift or present; something bestowed as an evidence of good will; a token of love.