wear full dress.

After greeting the bride and groom, as indicated in the preceding
paragraph, the refreshment room is sought. If the reception is a large
one, a buffet or "stand-up" repast is often served, though it is more
desirable to provide small tables seating four people. If these are not
furnished the men may assist the ladies, though the service should be
adequate. No tea, coffee, or chocolate is poured at the table.

Refreshments.--The refreshments may be simple or elaborate. The table is
laid in the dining-room, and decorated with flowers. On it are the
refreshments, and plenty of napkins, plates and silver, in piles.
Bouillon, creamed oysters or oyster patties; salads, cold salmon or
lobster with mayonnaise dressing, ices and cake are suitable. Usually one
hot dish is passed. Or one may serve a salad, ice cream and cake, with
punch. If wine is offered it is always champagne.

The wedding cake, neatly packed in white boxes bearing the monogram of the
bride and groom and tied with white satin ribbon, is arranged on a table
in the hall, and each departing guest takes a box. Wedding cake is no
longer sent.

Going Away.--When the last guest has been greeted, the bridal party may be
served with refreshments. Their supper is laid in a private room, and they
are seated, a most welcome rest after the fatigue of the ceremony and the
reception. The bride then retires to change to her traveling dress; the
bridegroom, who has had his valise sent to the house in the morning,
retires for the same purpose. The maid-of-honor accompanies the bride; the
best man assists the groom, and packs his suit worn during the ceremony,
either to be taken with him or to be sent to his home.

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At the time agreed upon the bridegroom awaits the bride at the head of the
stairs. Adieus to the family are said in the bride's room and should be
brief. The bridesmaids and ushers are awaiting the departure in the hall.
Half way down the stairs the bride throws her bouquet. The bridesmaid who
catches it will be married next, according to the old superstition. The
bride and groom enter their carriage amid a shower of rice or confetti,
the carriage door bangs; the caterer has removed the debris of the feast;
the maids have restored the house to its wonted order and the wedding is
over--all except paying the bills.

Guests at a wedding do not remain until the departure of the bride. They
congratulate, partake of refre