Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-05-05

fine linen. Some families object to the
display of the presents, and the brides
intimate friends alone are allowed the
pleasure OF beholding them.
The bride writes a note, over her
own hand always, to thank the sender
Of each gift.
In the days Of betrothal the young
lovers must task papa" of course, for
his daughters hand, as soon as the
young lady has allowed him to believe
that she viii say yes"
II be IS fayorably received he gives
bis fnanree 1--WE have no synonyme for
this wordin Englisb) diamond solitaire
engagement ring. spaying for II any
where from $500 TO $1,000. This
seems TO be indispensable, although il
is TO be regretted that the expensive
ness ofmodern betrothals and weddings
is keeping many young men from we'd
ding the girls whom they love.
Some very opulent grooms are adopt
ing the English fashion Of giving three
gypsy rings instead Of the diamond sol
itaire, which are hoops OF diamonds,
rubies, and sapphires. These form a
beautiful ornament for the third finger
Of pretty hand.
The wedding ring is still the old,
strong, pure circlet OF virgin gold, with
The posy within, and the initials ofbride
and groom, the date, and anything else
whIch>lhe parties choose.
The manner of announcing engage
ments seems 10 be frequently this -
The groom steps into his club, and tell,
an intimate friend. the lady writes to
her intimate friends, and her mamma
has the day before informed all the
grandparents, the aunts, and cousins
II then lies on the wings Of the wind;
It is caught up by jenkins; IT appears in
the newspapers. The young couple give
Il final endorsement by walking arm
in arm ia Fifth avenue.
Weddings in the evening are in the
same order as the morning wedding,
with the single difference that in the
morning the gentlemen are dressed in
frock coats aud gray trousers, while in
the evening they are of course, 10
dress suits Of solemn black, with
white neeklie, and, in fact, full even
ing dress. The bride makes no differ
ence m her dress; be il morning or even
ing, she is in full dress; with lace, dia.
monds. and flowers.
For wedding at home, which is so
much preferred by some people, the
most convenient place for the clergy.
man % stand Is arranged by the lady Of
the house. and cushions are laid down
for the BRIDE and groom to kneel upon.
The clergyman stands facing the com
pany, while the pair to be mar.
RED stand with thier backs 10 the guests.
After the ceremony the clergyman re.
tires, and the bridal pair take bis place.
The iavoriie fashion for spring wed,
dings is to dress the trademarks in short
wasted muslin lrocks, long gloves, and
poke bonnets.
For widow or an elderly person
bonnet at her wedding is de rigHear.
and veil out OF the question. Many
elderly brides wear dark velvet or silk
costumes aud bonnets TO church--arr
married, so TO speak, in travelling COS.
tunes. Such brides dispense with BRIDE
maids.
There Is asumptuary law against APP
pearing at a wedding IN mourning. II
the bride 5 mother is widow she should
lay aside her cap and veil on that coca.
sion, In England, the very uncompro-
missing color bright red is considered
wedding mourning, that is, the brides
mother or sisters, il IN deepest mourn
ing will wear the color oil Jacauemi.
not rose to the wedding and still be sup
posed TO be paying the true respect to
The departed.
A bride should never be married in
black or put on a black travelling cos
tune.
The ceremonial Of church weddings
al the Catholic aud Episcopal commu-
mons is to be commended, as il compels
both parties to take public vow and
promise which cannot be lightly broken.
For this reason many Of the clergy OF
other denominations are using the beau
tiGul ritual Of the English Episcopal
church. Every pair, however, can, OF
| 1bAiHFf NuO0Nt ibf themselves tUeiI OWN
church, and the etiquette must vary
little to suit The occasion. Long exordi-
ums from the cIergymen are no longer
in fashion. The couple are married as
quickly as possible, to avoid agitation
on the part OF the bride, to whom a
church wedding IS severe ordeal. Nor
is il good plan to have a hymn sung
during the service, although some peo-
pie Of great good taste have done it, for
il Keeps the bride standing, "the cyno-
sure Of neighboring eyes" too long for
her peace and comfort; at moment,
too, when, with heart iraught with feel
ing and reception before her she has
need Of all her strength, nerve and com.
posure.
Ii should be added that il the bride is
an orphan, aud wishes the support of
her brothers and sisters, it is perfectly
proper that several married couple
should precede her into the church, and
should stand about her in the space near
the altar. A mother who is widow
can accompany her daughter TO the al
tar, and give her away.
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