Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-20
ROYAL POMP and CEREMONY
Prepafationa for the Marriage Of King
Alfonso and Princess Ena.
BRIDAL TRoUsstAU AND BRIDAL CAKE
Rich and Rare Are the Gsvas
OF the Coming queen - Real
Castles in sPsin-state
Coaches.

Royal brtdegrooms like those of less inn
portance sufter an eclipse in the publicity
department when marriage details are
under consideration. King Alfonso. like
the ordinary bridegroom. will participate
in the royal marriage ceremony scheduled
for May "a, but he Is not considered an
essential part of the published prelimin-
aries The searchlights are turned upon
Princess Era, the coming queen of Spain
and royal queen of May. The bridal
trousseau, which Spanish custom requires
the king to supply is an object of great
interest. SO is the bridal cake and
other essentials OF ceremony and festivi-
ties
The bridal gown and the FIVE others for
state. occasions, which the king supplies
are nearing completion. According to an
other long established custom the bride
supplies certain amount of the house
hold linen and the remainder Of her trous-
seau, The linen is a marvel Of texture and
fine workmanship. The face towels are of
diaper adorned with the Spanish crown
and the monogram of the princess, "E.
V" The same is true OF the bath towels
and the bath sheets. Many other articles
co lAain palmer monogram, the initials
~. and "" being intertwined and sur
mounted by crown.
The wedding dress is of shimmering cloth
Of silver eXquisitely embroidered and Is
now being made in Madrid after a design
approved by the bride-to-be and her royal
mother, Princess Henry Of Battenburg.
This dress, Immediately after the ceremony,
is dedicated to the church. The other 1--WE
are of corresponding splendor and will
be worn at functions following the wedding,
when all Madrid. and all Spain for that
matter. will he en- fete.
A quintet of her dresses drawn from
sketches from which they are being made,
is shown here the group being fianked ny
an affectonate blending of the rose OF
England and the pomegranate of Spain. At
the left is seen one of the lovely evening
coats. II is of gauziest chiffon painted with
roses. all creamy, softly golden and family
pink, and it is trimmed with superb Brus-
sells applique. This lace, like that of which
the entire dress is formed, is one of the
numerous rare gifts of rare lace from the
brides mother.
The dress is made over sccordioned ivory
chiffon the foundation silk being OF the
same tint. Frills innumerable edge the chif'
fon. There's a piquantly pointed little sasf
in chanseable hydrangea shades
Very simple is the pale rose ninon III
sole gown with the square neck. Indeed
all her gowns look simple. Owing to hei
size she does not go in for fiuffiness and
trimmings. especially those that go rount
and round. This dress is exquisitely EN-
broidered in pink metal thread and fin
chenille i'm the Greek key pattern, with al
occasional wheel by way of relief
Another more elaborate gown for evening
wear is made of sheer lace. 1t is mos
beautnully embroidered at the hem Will
great raised rose-wreath designs in golt
and silver. The foliage is done i'm delicate
shades OF green. II falls over quantities
OF frllls. Evanescent lines of metal ar
run in tapcring lines from girdle to hem
Tho corsage, arranged in similar taperlnj
lines is very simply draped and trimmed
with folds of green velvet.
Very many of Enas gowns are Of tn
richest quality Of crepe de chine Thi
next Que is in true sky blue, a color whic
Is very becoming to her. Though plat
about the hips the skirt flares into tremend
Gus ffullhes at the foot. The yoke Of Al
encDn lace is richly embroidered in loos
petal effect in blue bells of Scotland, n
dc ubt. Ena was born at Balmoral.
Most superb of all in its plainness an
richness, is the last dress. II is OF crep
royaIe in pale mauve. the silken fabric GU
en- prinoesse falling in magnificent folds
THE simple fold at the foot is finished wit
a fine silver cord. The beautiful. IL brie
bolsro Is an exquisitely blended mass {
line lace applique and embroidery whic
is done In amethyst and pale mauve silk
and silver thread with amethysts Thes
rich coiored stones give Just the light an
color needed in this charming creation.
Indeed, all Of the hundreds of garment
being made are charming, especially III
numerous lingerie dresses. These are a
cobwebby as the sporting dresses are smal
and sensible. She has numerous tailore
suits, too. In varying degrees Of elabors
ton, some Of them absolutely plain
The coat in which she plans TO arrive
Madrid is OF pale hyacinth blue eolienn
embroidered and braided in blue, wit
touches of gold 1t will be worn over
princess dress Of the same material.
Hemstitehing and wide bands of draw
threadwork, together with embroidered I,
lips, enrich the sheets. the monographs b
ink in bold relief.
A dainty bedspresd Is of sheerest line