For a reception in the bride's home provision is made for refreshments. Recently, for large weddings, hotels have been much in favor for the wedding - breakfast or reception. The family of the bride provides the decorations for church and house and gives the reception. Carriages for the wedding party and all other requirements, except those specified for the groom, are provided by the bride's family. It is customary for the bride to present each of her maids with some memento of the occasion, such as the made flower wreathes or other coiffure ornament which they may wear, or a lace scarf or handkerchief.
Maids furnish their own costumes and all dress exactly alike.
The maid or matron of honor usually wears a costume of the same material and color as those of the maids, but made differently. She may wear white, like the bride or white over the color worn by the bridesmaids. The church and house are decorated with greenery and flowers. In the church the windows and alter are adorned in this way. Flowers in white or in white and one color are chosen.