Evening star., 1897-01-30

riages IN other parts OF the civilized world.
but because in one essential the likeness Is
so strong-the occasion calls for great
display of pretty clothes.
French women have two chances at we'd
ding dresses, for they are twice married.
The civil ceremony requires discretion in
the choice Of a gown. The Importance of
the function must be recognized by toilet
fresh and charming, but there are many
modifying considerations. The prospective
bride is still a '.jeune file and so by French
custom must put on nothing of any great
state or richness. On the other hand. she
is about to be transformed into a "jeune
femme" and must look forward to her
coming privileges. A quiet dress of some
dignity yet youthful-looking and modest,
is the ideal aimed at for the ceremony at
the marie. AS the gown is apt to be used
afterward for visiting. ii may be meas
urably like English brides going
away dress. which is more decorative
than simple travelling gown. AT times it
approaches afternoon or quiet reception
dress more closely. Everything depends,
of course, on the means and position of the
bride.
The guests at the civil ceremony keep
their finest clothes for the religious cere-
mony, and then dress beautifully they
can.
Charming Gown.
The young girl of whose frocks 1 am 60
ing to tell you wore at the marie very
charming gown She has the clear, pale
skin and delicate features that one learns
to look for in Paris. with very pretty and
abundant dark hair. She could not have
chosen color that suited her better than
the old rose silk Of quite new shade of
which her plain long skirt was made. Her
full bodice of white chiffon was just the
right thing for her slim figure, and over 1t
she bOierO of old ke her
skirt, daintily but not showily embroi iered
with gold Her sleeves were OF drawn
chiffon, fitting the arm closely. with droop-
Ing puffs of silk at the top. Some fine lace
at the throat and folded belt of silk gave
the finishing touches She dressed her hair
In its natural. everyday fashion, and COW
cred II with large hat OF dark green vel
vet with old rose and white plumes Size
wore trim, high shoes. The detail Is of no
consequence. except that in Paris it is held
10 be bad taste TO wear slippers at one s
civil wedding. High shoes are prescribed
as giving some touch of businesslike Sc
robustness.
Having already said that the witnesses
save newest and choicest for part second
OF the wedding, 1 shall omit all other
toilets except that of the brides pretty
cousin, who was present with her own
sweetheart in dress of sapphire blue silk
with Louis XVI coat and white brocadad
waistcoat with gold buttons A little
toQue OF lemon-colored velvet. veiled with
point de Venice and trimmed with ostrich
piufnes. was more 1aunty than anything
the bride WIS allowed to wear
The Bridal Gown.
Part II was a different affair Twenty
four hours after the first ceremony the
bridal white went on. The bridal white
was of very rich ivory satin. which Is even
more generally used this winter than I'm
past seasons. and indeed almost shuts ou,
other materials. The dress was at once
youthful in look. and stately. The bodice
was still that of the young girl: the sweer
OF the skirt and the train behtted the mar.
ried woman The skirt was cut rather
scant In front. all the fullness being
thrown back Into the round train. It was
edged all the way about with garlands o.
orange blossoms. and the same flowers rar
up the side seams The bodice was GU
with a blouse front OF white mousseline d,
sole gathered under a broad corselet OF ths
satin and partly covered by bolero o
point d Alencon lace. The high wire,
Medici collar was of the same lace, as wa,
the wrist garniture finishing the sleeves
Knots OF orange blossoms were fastened
upon the corsage and caught the we'll 10 tn,
hair. Not Jewel of any kind was to b,
seen. The tulle veil was worn quite of tn,
face. hanging down upon the train behind
To cover the face. or partly cover 1t. Is tn
fad this winter, but to throw the veil bacl
is regular enough also. The white glove
were short. as demanded by the season
long sleeves. White slippers were worn
and q look OF beatitude. A bride is no
supposed to look pretty, but this bride wa
an exception. Perhaps the difference Il
her FAVOR was the look OF beatitude.
Brfdesnsaids' Downs,
Fashion puts no limit to the number o
or1dssmatds. In this case there were sis
Two little tots and four young girls, edu