3. A private wedding requires neither bridesmaids nor groomsmen; in church there may be any even number not exceeding eight of each. 4. Bridesmaids should be younger than the bride. 5. The principal decoration of the dresses should be flowers. 6. The ornaments of the bride should be few. 7. Plain white of rich fabric with garland and veil is the most appropriate costume. 8. Bridesmaids may wear more jewelry, but should not wear richer dresses than the bride. 9. The "best man," or nearest friend of the groom, should relieve him from all bother incident to the ceremony, and the tour which succeeds it, such as making arrangements, procuring tickets, checking baggage, settling bills, etc. III. The Ceremony in Church. 1. When married in church, it is the duty of the bridegroom to send a carriage for the minister who is to perform the ceremony. 2. The front seats of the church are usually separated from the others by a white ribbon, and are reserved for the near relatives and friends of the bride and groom. 3. Ushers, wearing each a white rose, are on hand to show guests to seats. 4. The ushers attend the bridal party at the door of the church and escort them to the altar. 5. The procession is formed thus: the "best man" and chief bridesmaid lead the way to the altar, followed by the other attendants, in the order of their preference, and followed by the bridegroom with the bride's mother on his arm. Last comes the bride upon the arm of her father. 6. Arriving at the altar, the bride takes her position upon the left of the groom, the bridesmaids standing upon her left, slightly in the rear; the bridegroom's attend- ants standing to his right, also slightly to the rear. The father, who gives away the bride, stands just behind the young couple, and slightly in advance of the bride's mother. 7. If a ring is to be used, it is the duty of the chief bridesmaid to remove the glove of the bride. 8. The responses should be in a low tone, but clear and distinct. 9. After the ceremony, the first to approach and speak to the bride will be her parents ; next, the parents of her husband ; then relatives and friends in the order of nearness. 410 TWENTIETH CENTURY HOME COOK BOOK. 10. The brideoToom now wives his iinu to the bride and moves toward the vestry, where he raises her veil and Ivisses her. 11. She may be also Ivissed by a few of her female friends and her relatives. 12. A wedding march is appropriate as the exit from the church begins, and as the carriages drive off the church bells should ring merrily. ^'o IV. Wedding Receptions. 1. A SHORT reception is usually given at the bride's home. Those who call to congratulate the happy couple must first address the bride, unless acquainted only with the groom, who will present them. 2. At the wedding feast, the newlj'-married pair occupy the center of the table, the bride's father and mother sitting, as usual, at the head and foot of the table. The bride sits on the gi-oom's right. 3. After retiring from this meal, the bride changes her dress, putting on her traveling costume. 4. This costume should be neat and quiet. 5. Occasionally the bride is wedded in her traveling dress, but this is seldom the case when the wedding is in church. 6. Upon the return of the bride, she will be assisted in her reception by her mother, sister, or some intimate friend. 7. These calls should be returned within a week. V. Etiquette of the Road— Traveling.

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3. A private wedding requires neither bridesmaids nor groomsmen; in church there may be any even number not exceeding eight of each. 4. Bridesmaids should be younger than the bride. 5. The principal decoration of the dresses should be flowers. 6. The ornaments of the bride should be few. 7. Plain white of rich fabric with garland and veil is the most appropriate costume. 8. Bridesmaids may wear more jewelry, but should not wear richer dresses than the bride. 9. The "best man," or nearest friend of the groom, should relieve him from all bother incident to the ceremony, and the tour which succeeds it, such as making arrangements, procuring tickets, checking baggage, settling bills, etc. III. The Ceremony in Church. 1. When married in church, it is the duty of the bridegroom to send a carriage for the minister who is to perform the ceremony. 2. The front seats of the church are usually separated from the others by a white ribbon, and are reserved for the near relatives and friends of the bride and groom. 3. Ushers, wearing each a white rose, are on hand to show guests to seats. 4. The ushers attend the bridal party at the door of the church and escort them to the altar. 5. The procession is formed thus: the "best man" and chief bridesmaid lead the way to the altar, followed by the other attendants, in the order of their preference, and followed by the bridegroom with the bride's mother on his arm. Last comes the bride upon the arm of her father. 6. Arriving at the altar, the bride takes her position upon the left of the groom, the bridesmaids standing upon her left, slightly in the rear; the bridegroom's attendants standing to his right, also slightly to the rear. The father, who gives away the bride, stands just behind the young couple, and slightly in advance of the bride's mother. 7. If a ring is to be used, it is the duty of the chief bridesmaid to remove the glove of the bride. 8. The responses should be in a low tone, but clear and distinct. 9. After the ceremony, the first to approach and speak to the bride will be her parents ; next, the parents of her husband ; then relatives and friends in the order of nearness. 10. The bridegroom now gives his arm to the bride and moves toward the vestry, where he raises her veil and kisses her. 11. She may be also kissed by a few of her female friends and her relatives. 12. A wedding march is appropriate as the exit from the church begins, and as the carriages drive off the church bells should ring merrily. ^'o IV. Wedding Receptions. 1. A SHORT reception is usually given at the bride's home. Those who call to congratulate the happy couple must first address the bride, unless acquainted only with the groom, who will present them. 2. At the wedding feast, the newly-married pair occupy the center of the table, the bride's father and mother sitting, as usual, at the head and foot of the table. The bride sits on the groom's right. 3. After retiring from this meal, the bride changes her dress, putting on her traveling costume. 4. This costume should be neat and quiet. 5. Occasionally the bride is wedded in her traveling dress, but this is seldom the case when the wedding is in church. 6. Upon the return of the bride, she will be assisted in her reception by her mother, sister, or some intimate friend. 7. These calls should be returned within a week. V. Etiquette of the Road— Traveling.

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