A good time to present them is when the bride gives a farewell dinner or luncheon to her bridesmaids.
Failing this, they may be sent a few days
before the wedding.
The souvenirs should, of course, be all the
same in value and in style.
USHERS. The souvenirs given by the groom to the ushers usually take the form of scarf-pins or cuff-buttons. Sometimes the groom also gives the ushers neckties and gloves.
A good time for their distribution is at the farewell bachelor dinner.
SPONSORS. Only relatives and near friends should be asked to act as sponsors at a christening. Two women and one man are asked as sponsors for a girl, and one woman and two men for a boy, though one man and one woman are sufficient in either case.
These may be invited by note or personal call to act as sponsors, and should answer by note or personal call.
A few days before the ceremony the sponsor should send a christening gift addressed to the child, and the giver's card, with a suitable sentiment written on it, should be sent with the gift.
A man may give some article of silver, and, if a wealthy relative, a bank-book for money deposited in the child's name.
A woman may present the child with a garment, a carriage, a cradle, or some similar article.