He pays for the bouquet carried by the bride, and, if he wishes, for the bouquets carried by the bridesmaids. He also pays for the cuff-buttons or scarf-pins, and, if he wishes, for the gloves and neckties given to the ushers and the best man.
He pays for the wedding-ring—a plain gold one, with initials of bride and groom and date of marriage engraved thereon. He may also present some souvenirs to the bridesmaids.
He may give a farewell dinner a few evenings before the wedding to his best man, ushers, and a few intimate friends. He sits at the head of the table and the best man opposite, and on this occasion he may give the scarf-pins or cuff-buttons, also neckties and gloves, if he wishes, to the best man and ushers.
FAREWELL DINNER. See BACHELOR'S FAREWELL
DINNER.
GLOVES. At a morning or afternoon wedding,
the groom wears gray suede gloves.
At an evening wedding he wears white kid
gloves.
WEDDING BREAKFAST. The bride and groom enter first, and are seated at the principal table.
WEDDING RECEPTION. The groom and his bride stand side by side and receive the congratulations of all present. The guests serve them refreshments.
See also BEST MAN. BRIDE. USHERS. All items under WEDDINGS.
GROOM'S FAMILY. See FAMILY OF GROOM.