The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-05-29
,1,snA N0BBY WEDDING OUTFIT.
How Z . New York Belle Cots Married..
g.. Tue T1suaseau ANA tho Presents.
The New York Sun gives the following de-
scr;ntion NJ n costiy vedt1inr unfit:

The New York Sun gives the following de-
scription Of costly wedding outfit:
Through the courtesy OF friend We have
been pdylRitted 10 exAuina the iroatksAaaA f,A.t
Of which was s1mported from Paris, OF o Deue OF
Madison Avenue, who is about to be led TO the
social distinction. All tie articles and dress
material sent from Paris were done up in pack
agts elegantly embroidered and edged with
Vslenciennes lace, each package being enclosed
in q substantial case Of straw. A package OF
handkerchieis like cobwebs in quality, each
bearing the monogram Of the young bride N
new and unique designs, won our admiration,
aud We were etruck with several sets OF laces
OF exquisite pattern.
The brides dress, made BY the court dress-
maker, ia Of white satin OF rare magnifcence,
with an entire overdress Of point lace, which
is looped up ut the sides with large satin 70
settles and orange blossoms. The bridal veil
10 also OF point lace, made too order In Brussels;
the pattern corresponding With the lace over
dress. .l3t&S4G - i e.
Tue -e1pectant bridegroom has given his
fanoes an elegant setoE ssed pearls, purchased
at the Paris Exposition, which are to be worn
on her wedding day.
We saw among many beautiful silk dresses
one OF pink-the new shade-made with long
tram, and trimmed with deep point lace
dounoe, above winch is row Of pink and white
marabout feathers as heading. The short
skirt ls turned over at the back and fastened
with small bunch Of pink and White feathers.
Boots to correspond, Of pink silk. with high
pink French heels, were shown Us, which we
admired as matter OF course.
Another dress Of blue corded silk is trim
med with two point arpl que fouuces, With
headings Of peacock's feathers, beautifully ar
ranged. The dress is made with q corsage cut
quite decoilete, with berths Of applique and
- Aa mir o.
other toilets, boots, gloves, fans, &C., corres-
pond in shade and pattern. Areception dress
Of gray SATIN is beautifully trimmed With the
new shade Of green in small pufs arranged
around the bottom Of the skirt, with bow OF
gray and green between each pull
All the dresses We have described are OF the
richest and most expensive quality and mate.
Paris fashions. Among the items were twelve
pairs Of shoes, No. 2; six dozsu assorted gloves,
four dozen haDdkerchiefs. six pairs slippers,
six round hats, four bonnets, four parasols, two
lace shawls, three lace parasole, Two India
shawls, twelve dozen pairs OF hose, twenty
eight evening, dinner and street dresses. five
cloaks aud sacks, and carloads Of other articles
Of wearing apparel.
The bridesmaids dresses in number
were sent over at the same time and have been
presented to the misses who are to ofhclate on
the occasion. They are OF white corded SILK,
with long trains, and trimmed with heavy
ruching OF white satin around the edge OF
the skirt. The overdresses are OF fine white
tulle elegantly trimmed with Valenclennes
inserting, edged with wide lace, and looped
up on each side by ylne Of tea roses and
buds.
The father of the bride has already given his
daughte his present, which is q fine brown
stone house on one Of the fashionable thor
oughfarss, elegantly furnished throughout.
The entne house has been newly decorated,
each room beng hescoed N new designs end
co!ors-the flrriture corresponding. The
walls are adorned with elegant and raro oil
from abroad at great EXPENSE. Beautiful pieces
of statuary fill all the nlcvves and inches, ald
rare ornaments are distributed about the
rooms IN profusion.
Among the drawing. room ornaments we saw
q small table Of the faest ivory. inlaid with
gilt, the feet made to represent birds claws.
With small birds fastened at intervals up the
legs.
Nearly all the bedrooms lre hung with silk,
the beds being placed iu alcoves and entirely
hidden from View. Long mirrors from ceiling
to floor are id every room, and notning can be
deslred even by the most fastidlous. The attic
has been fitted up as cr0quet Rr1 und, the
walls and woodwork padded with green reps,
and tho floor covered with the same. a Dill
lard table stands in one corner, 80 that when
one game has become tiresome or nonoto-
nous, another cap be called INTO requisition..
In the cellar which has beel osnelted and
paved, q long alley has been built for bowling.
with every convenience OF gas, fires, &C., for
all weathers.
The taxes on the house and furniture have
all been paid for one year in sdvance-so it is
said-that The newly married couple shall have
neither care nor expense. Attached to the house
a
choicest and most beautiful exotios.