The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-01-05
FOR WOMAN FAIR.
Matters Of Interest to the Intelli-
gencsr's Feminine Friends.
NOTES AND COMMENTS,
Tho Etiquette of Church Weddings
Correct Department Of the Bride
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CrlnolIne---AIlnor Notes.

Almost every day come inquiries rel
alive to the etiquette OF weddings,
Possibly the general ignorance on this
point comes from the fact that 1t is the
first oEense Of the writer, therefore no
or she cannot be expected to be quite
au falt in a matter which 1t takes time
to be accustomed 10,
In answer to the many anxious ones
We will say that il the wedding talkea
place in the morning the groom does
not wear dress coat, He wears aform'
al morning suit and wear gloves orpoh
as he chooses. A best man is usually
chosen, he being the groom's brother or
most intimate friend, tia his duty TO
follow the husband to the altar, stand,
ing ut his right hand, little behind
him, and holding his, hat during the
service, The best man pays the clergy
mans fee and returns to the house
either by himself or with the maid OF
honor,
The bridegroom, II he 80 pleases, may
present the bridesmaids with some
pretty souvenir OF the occasion, such as
q fan, bracelet or locket. lie pays for
the wedding ring and the brides bou-
Quet, Cards and carriages, as well as
the wedding feast, are furnished by the
brides parents,
The bride drives to the church with
her father, who gives her away. Her
mother and relatives, who have pro-
coded nor, sit in the front pewa, Her
bridesmaids await her in the chancel OF
the church.
Tho bridal procession is generally
formed OF tho ushera walkingtwo and
two, then the bridesmaids and last the
bride on her fathers arm, Sometimes
maid OF honor walks with or Just be-
fore tho bride, in which case the father
forms no part OF tho corteSe. On reach
ing tho altar the ushers and brides
maids separate to right and left, leav-
ing a space for the bridal pair, Tho
bridegroom advances and takes his
bride by the right hand and the clergy
man proceeds with tho ceremony.
Husband and wife walk down tho aisle
together, the others following. For
merly brides removed the whole glove.
Now tho finger Of the left hand one Is
adroitly cut so that the ring can be
easily adjusted without removing the
entire glove.
All brides should write personal
noto OF thanks for each gift whether it
be large or small. After an hour and
half with her guests the bride retires to
don her travelling gown, usually accom-.
panied by her most intimate friends.
When she returns she Is met at the foot
Of the stairs by the groom, who has also
changed his costume, and the good-byes
arc said. the rice and satin slippers
thrown and 1T is all over.
Wedding cake IL no longer sent
about, but neatly packed in boxes and
placed where guests can take 1t on leav.
ing the house. Such is the etiquette OF
q church wedding, the refreshments
served being either elaborate or simple,
as tho hostess chooses. The bride is no
longer kissed by everybody, only the
very intimate friends being allowed
that privilege. II We have omitted any
point that has proven q vexing one to
expectant bridal pairs, pray pardon tho
omission and let us know wherein We
have failed, and once again the pen will
BIO taken up on SO important subject