The Washington times., 1906-06-14

of the iris color-scheme Beautiful pic
ture hats are now quite generally worn.
At recent English wedding the tnrst
two bridesmaids wore wreaths of pink
roses and white wells on their heads.
while the other three wore white tulle
hats trimmed with pink roses and bands
of green velvet. Their gowns were OF
white mousseline de sole, and they car
ried shower bouquets Of pink roses.
The latest novelty In the line OF bou
quetS for fashionable weddings Is the
fan bouquet which is very light 10
carry. The fan Is shaped in fiat loops
Of the paIest pink ribbon, r2diating from
q handle. as do the ribs OF an ordinary
fan, and composed or delicate lace r1o-
bon in numerous patterns of exquisite
daintiness. Chosen heads OF lilies OF
the valley form halo. or corona round
introduced into the fan itself to separate
the two varieties of ribbon. while a fine
spray Of the same flower stands boldly
out from the center OF the bouquet, al
lowing a few trails TO fall forward on TO
the long ribbon ends. The back of the
fan-if IL can be said 20 possess a back
is an exact facsimile of the front
Color Combination for Flowers.
Va very pretty combination Of colors for
this bouquet is also obtained by using
very pale blue ribbon with lilac or vio-
lets. white mauve ribbon with bright pink
heather and little Roman hyacinths is
sweet OF course. IN every case the rib
bon must be Of the most delicate shade
procurable. and must be selected to tone
perfectly with the flowers used
At a recent wedding four Of the six
bridesmaids carried the fan bouquets.
while the two younger maids carried lit
tie smilax-woven baskets OF wireworl1
Overlooking with cut flowers. for the
purpose of strewing upon the path of
the bride and bridegroom as they proceed
ed down the nave at the conclusion OF
the ceremony This charming old-world
fashion of casting the sweet blossoms
before the newly welded pair is, by the
way, boing very much revived When
roses are very plentiful their delicious
pertumed petals are used for this pur-
pose instead of cut flowers. though in
such case closely woven baskets for
carrying them should be employed, in
stead of the dainty little smilax ones
White Satin the Traditional Materil
It would seem that nothing str:kingly
novel could be designed for wedding
gowns or trousseauX. but several new
features are being shown this season.
From time immemorial white satin and
point lace have been consecrated. as it
were. to the use of brides. but this year
greater latitude is allowed and gowns
OF chiffon. sheer silk and lace are i'm
high favor. Gowns of lace with trains
of brocade or satin are specially ef-
fective and may see much service
afterward The court train may be
easily removed. and the simple gown
beneath IL worn on various occasions.
Another novel design is that of a satin
coat worn over a skirt of pleated chiffon
or lace The princess gowns are much
in evidence and the soft silks and satIns
are specially adapted TO this style. The
tulle veil still enjoys the greatest vogue,
as IL is invariably becoming, but the
bride who IS bledded with a family
heirloom In the shape of a lace veil IS
glad TO utilize it.
Travelling Suit Important.
The going-away gown is next in i'm
portance to the bridal gown. and unless
long journey is in prospect the toilette
is assuming elaborate lines. a coat and
skirt costume in lightweight cloth is
the accepted mode. with a handsome
waist.
AS for the trousseau. it may be 'as
costly as ones purse can buy but Law
ish expenditure is not de riSueuT unless
the bride-to-be is we'll endowed with
this worlds goods The up-to-date bride
purchases gowns and accessories only
for the immediate season, for the con-
stant changes of fashion would render
any other course foolish extravaganza.