The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-14

A LTHOUGH there be some brides
{ II who are pucky enough to throw
superstition TO the winds and be
married in May, these are in the very
small minority, and the month of roses Is
selected by the average girl.
The question of the trousseau Is the
all-important one, and, doubtless, the
long days of Lent have been put to good
purpose In shopping tours. consultations
with the couturere. designing and plan
ming.
One thing Is sure beyond doubt or cavil,
and that ls that the bride to be of today
does not harass herself and torture her
friends In the collection Of an enormous
trousseau. Wise enough to know, she
realizes that the fashions follow each
other so quickly that what Is modish
enough Mt the time of her wedding will
be utterly out of date by the time she
has returned from her honeymoon-that
Is, II she take the fashlonaby extended
one OF pretty nearly a year.
Almost the first thing thought of is the
lingerie, and of this only supply is pur-
chased that shall last over a year. Some
half n dozen OF ench Is considered great
plenty. as our Southern cousins say, and
when the bride Is Mt all tall and of gen
erous proportions those dainty French
combination garments are MS likely as not
to be selected. The combination corset
cover and pantalon, the one that has
deft pocket inserted In the armhole for
the dress shield is an excellent selection,
fitting more needs than one, and econo-
MIXING space In packing as well as In
laundry bills.
The next, and really the supreme con-
slderatlon, is the wedding gowns. the bridal
robe. Where the family Is one that has
been wealthy for several generations
there are sure TO be handsome laces In
the mothers or grandmothers corbeiiie,
and these are used to drnpe and adorn
the sheer, supple gown of white crepe de
chine. chiffon, lustrous silk or sort
sheeny satin.
La mode souple, as they term 1t abroad,
Is the one that rules supreme. Every
thing must have that soft and graceful
"fou'' to It. which may be taken to mean
that the highest of the dressnakers skill
will be required. The high neck ana the
long sleeve characterize the Partisan
bridal gown, and even where the cere-
mony whether a home or church one
Is In the evening. this same style Will
prevail. Some recent gowns, though
show the elbow sleeve In conjunction win
the high neck this Inter being or lace,
unlned save for a backing OF sheer chit
fon
herself fully attired until the veil snail
have been pinned Into position. The cues
ton of couture Is one of extreme impor-
lance In her appearance; and no matter
what the style In which she is accustomed
TO wear her hair the veil should be tried
on with several different eoilfures. and the
best aud most becoming of the lot nc
cepted. After the hair has been waved
and dressed, and the couture net adjusted,
then IN
jeweled ones for choice-being used 10
hold II to the hair.
The long veil that comes exactly to the
tip of the train Is the one now most IN
use, and there are exquisite ones In Brus-
sells point with deep border all around
ana the center sprlggod with little bou-
quets after the characteristic fashion, the
cost OF which will run Into i've figures.
Just as becoming, and assuredly far less
costly is the simple one OF tulle or bridal
veil, as the heavier mesh Is called; and
between these two extremes there ARE
any number of laces exquistely adapted
to this use.
The bridal gown is nowadays cut with
a medium train. the extremely long or
court train being considered somewhat
passe. The skirt must just barely touch
the ground all around on the front ana
sides, leaving free passage for the foot.
for the bride to stumble on her way TO
or from the altar Is the extreme OF bad
luck, according to the old superstition.
Indeed. II Is positively ludicrous to hnd
how fur superstition holds sway IN con-
aection with weddings; aud many of the
best couturieres of France will not permit
the bride TO be TO try on her wedding
gown all finished, for fear II may bring
her bad luck.
A recent bride. one whose family is al
lied 10 royalty, went TO the altar wearing
gown OF the most exqusltely embroid-
cred crepe de chine. This was OF princesse
cut. the yoke. sleeves and the an-shaped
plents In the skirt being all of the real