2708. The preliminaries having been arranged by the contracting parties, and the lady having named the happy day, preparations are made for the wedding.


2709. Those who belong to the Episcopal and Roman Catholic churches are usually married at church, in the morning, and by the prescribed forms.


2710. In some cases there is a wedding-party given in the evening; in others, the happy couple make a short wedding tour, and issue cards of invitation on their return.


2711. Where a wedding is celebrated in the usual forms, cards of invitation are issued at least a week beforehand.


2712. The hour selected is usually eight o'clock, P. M.