breakfast.

DRESS. If the bride presents the best man with
the boutonniere, he should go to her house
on the wedding-day to have her put it in the
lapel of his coat.

He should dress as nearly as possible like the
groom-wearing afternoon dress at an afternoon
wedding, and at an evening wedding
evening dress.

See also GROOM-DRESS.

EXPENSES. The best man is the guest of the
groom, and in matters of expense this should
be borne in mind.

REPORTERS. If such is the wish of the family
of the bride, the best man attends to the reporters,
and furnishes them with the names
of groom, bride, relatives, friends, description
of gowns, and other details deemed
suitable for publication.

WEDDING BREAKFAST. The best man escorts
the maid of honor, and they are usually
seated at the bridal table.

WEDDING RECEPTION. The best man stands