as an engagement ring if she wishes. She
should make suitable gifts to the bridesmaids
as souvenirs of the occasion, and may also
present them with flowers. If she presents
boutonnieres to the best man and the ushers,
they should appear at her house before the
ceremony and have her place them in the
lapel of their coats.

She should acknowledge immediately the
receipt of all wedding gifts.

GLOVES. The bride need not wear gloves in the
church.

INVITATIONS. At a church wedding the bride
usually provides the bridesmaids with extra
invitations for their personal use.

KISS. Only the parents of the bride and her
most intimate relatives should kiss the bride.
It is now no longer good form for all to do so.

SEEING GROOM ON WEDDING-DAY. It is not
customary for the bride to see the groom on
the wedding-day till she meets him at the
altar.

WEDDING BREAKFAST. The bride and groom
occupy the centre one of the small tables.