Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-02
Correct Wedding Stationery.
Shopping Suggestions
for Bridal TrOuSseaux.

Tor Bridal HrOuSSeaux.
The Importance of selecting bridal
trousseaux may now be simplihed to
a degree because of the careful con-
sideration given to and the extern
sive provisions made in our estab-
hslment for supplying the beautiful
and appropriate raiment for we'd
| dings.
Fashion offers no Presage In the selection of ma
teriai for the wedding gown. but soft finished sat
ms, heavy lustrous silks, delicate chiffon cloth
ciingiDg erepes and laces are among the fabrics
esed for the ceremonial robe. For the going AWAY
gown and the other dresses and costumes neces-
sary adjuncts to the rousseau the resources of the
manufacturers have been exhausted In the varied
materials offered for selection. In the ready-to-
wear department are dresses and wraps suitable
Tor brides. which materially lessen the strain OF
shopping for so important an event
Ready-to-wear robes of superb lace for brides are
among the elegant features OF rousseau attrac-
tions And Renaissance lace coats and wraps are
faiuaoie additions to smart bridal outfit.
Hand-embroldered robes Of materials exquisitely
SOFT ana hne are shown among the spring brides
belongings In fact, needlework predominates as
decorative scheme all the wedding garments
| this season.
An exquisite bertha OF hand made Princess braid
would adorn any gown. The delicate motive Of tn.
lace Stimulates the characteristics Of Point Ouch
esse and is quite as effective and aristocratic.
Filmy Bridal Wells, delicate as webs of fairy
weaving. are always readily secured along with
the courteous hints to the newest arrangements
and embellishments. Real lace veis priceless
lengths Of handiwork are ordered especially when
desired and favorite points and designs are always
obtainable.
This Is the season when the newest designs and
styles In lingerie for brides are dainter and more
elaborate than The hand embrelderies of the
heavy raised variety. lavishly used in conjunction
with lace trimmings, and foundation materials
as nne as boar frost add luxurious elegance to the
garments whose beauty would recommend them 10
place in royal brides trousseau
An exquisite imported 'siipon'' for a bride liz a
dainty little garment of white accordion ri aIted
liberty silk, edged with fine silk insertion and fin
ls6ed with narrow blue ribbon. The hounce which
forms cape-iike effect Is edged with narrov mink
Ribbon while the yoke. Of rainbow silk Of the soft
est hues, is decorated with lace medallions A
soft. crushed band and rcsette Of blue satin ribs,
forms the charming neck trimming No bridal
trousseau will be complete without one of these de-
hghfuliy becoming creations. which are shown in
all colors and materials.
Brides eorsets display a grace and shapeiDes.
quite In keeping with their elaborate decoration In
broeade silk satin embroidered with conyen-
tional or floral designs the variety of models pro
vide choice TO suit the fastidious taste and
almost any style of figure.
In the gift room, established for the purpose of
the display of attractive bridal presents are shown
arm and rocking and reception chairs Of MAHOGANY
some upholstered in tapestry and brocades others
decorated only with beautiful fnaid deseus
Quaint pieces Of Arts and Crafts Furniture are NO.
ticed among the array, and leather-covered tables
are Ideal gifts for smoking or loungrg den.
One rare little desk OF mahogany Is reproducea
In old colonial style, with side cupboards and
drawers In the quaint old favorite fashion Tiny
eutgiass knobs decorate the desk and complete the
value OF the piece Of furniture as a representative
model
Among the laces for trimming Repousse,
Lierre and Spanish Eseurial, while whole blouses
fashioned Of effective all-eyer poin, d,.s,rt,
ana French Faienciennes. These waists are suit
able to wear with tailored gowns and are alvarn
In good form.
Gloves and slippers stockings and handkerchief
ana the Thousand and dainty accessories f,r
priasi toileffes are shown In all the latest styles
and designs, and each vies with the other In the
mysterious fascination attached to wedding aperx
Bridal parasols show smoking fagoting and
ruching. Many of them made of chiffon with
wide hemstitched frills the border and are lined
with orienta; silk. IL Is considered very chic tn
have them the color Of the hat, but white Is gen.
orally chosen # harmonizes well with a hal or
dress Of any shadr.