New-York tribune., 1900-03-14
AT THE BREAKFAST.

At the request of ''B. c." who asks for several
ing informa ton given:
The maid of honor is frequently an extremely
young child in fact at recent pretty wedding the
little maid Of honor. who barely five years old.
headed the procession of bridesmaids The duties
Of her office consisted in holding the brides bouquet
and discarded glove. regard veil being
necessary part of the brides is de rgeur
If she is dressed in bridal attire that is unless she
is widow, in which TO a veil is OBJ
yiously improper Sometimes however travelling
costume is preferred. and in this event hat Is
worn
The announcement cards sent after the we'd
ding TO all the acquaintances of the families
who have not been invited The ceremony.
In arranging a home wedding the first thing do
is 10 decide where the ceremony is TO be performed
and 10 arrange the spot appropriately. The end of
the drawing is generally chosen and the
character of the decoration depends much upon the
If it is in late spring summer autumn
a veritable bower may be arranged. and any
Der of pretty ideas sugges- themselves in this
necton. There is exquisite beauty in decorations
of boughs of apple blossoms of cherry blossoms.
a little later of an arbor of roses. II midsum-
mer might have branches of fresh green forest
trees forming background TO tail hollyhocks and
lilies. Autumns wealth of color presents endless
possibilities In winter of course the decora ton
is limited. but the gTeenery of cedars and laurel
which may be in the woods is effective.
and for a small tall palms and foliage plants
may be hired for the occasion.
The character of the ceremony in a house we'd
ding is generally symbolized by a bell of flowers,
which hangs from the ceiling over the heads Of the
happy pair. If expense is object this may easily
be made at home by purchasing the wire frame at
wire factory and covering with flowers, or even
smilaX alone gives a pretty effect.
The wedding breakfast is another important con-
sideraton. Fortunately for the brides mother. who
certainly such agitating day would be in no
condition to superintend the repast it is now the
fashion TO have everything served cold, which may
easily be prepared day or two beforehand The
menu and table arrangements for a simple stand
up breakfast might be follows OF course, the
bridal cake should the centre of the table, and
may be more less elaborate. according to circun-
pretty by encircling ii with wreath of flowers at
SONS around it. On one end of the table place a
good Virginia ham, also prettly garnished, and
the other end might be occupied by cold salmon
served with a sauce tatare Four dishes OF deli
square on the table Come next in order These
T 6ste 0e ne fns eaeh c Pe h
thnly cut tongue and chopped egg. Ihe bread Is
In addition TO the sandwiches. plate of rolls
and another OF thin slices Of bread and butter may
the cake should be two dishes of salad artistcaly
of m tab bd9R ed 6a With the the Des he
dishes of bonbons dainty cakes, etc, and pretty
served a side table always appreciated
This is really all that is necessary; but If hot
dishes are required oysters and chicken croquettes
are in good form.
The most awkward part of a home wedding is
how to dispose of the bridegroom before the bride
arrives with her father who, of course, brings her
near the spot where the ceremony is to be per
, formed the best way is for the bridegroom 10 en-
ter through il quietly just before the bride comes
in. but if this is not the he should not be ex-
posed to the ordeal of walking through the crowd
of assembled guests and taking his position. In
such case, perhaps. the best way is to meet the
bride at the foot of the stairs, with his best man,
and precede her and her bridesmaids into the
The clergyman. of course. must be found at his
post awaiting the arrival of the bridal party, who
distribute themselves as at a church, the brides
maids separating and ranging themselves on either
side of the bride, to form beautiful frame,
II We're, TO lovely picture.