TIME FOR ORIGINALITY AND ART.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXX, Issue 5400, 15 March 1929, Page 4

TIME FOR ORIGINALITY AND ART.

At a recent smart wedding in Lfmdbn there were several innovations which indicate the attitude of. the modern bride whqre the once rigid conventions of this ceremoiny are- concerned. The bride of to-day displays an aptitude for stage managing her own wedding. She makes her plans, with an eye to effect and originality, and her parqnts meekly acquiesce to. her proposals.

Whereas her trousseau is, the last word in the season’s, decree, as regards her bridal gown every bride is a law unto herself. It is us,u ally a pei-iodl frock of old-world simplicity, cunningly combined with regal sumptuonsness. Her prejtty retinue completes the picturesque group of which, she is the lovely centre.

Dancing to a famous danc,e orchestra was a feature of. the reception, and after the important mioment for cutting t.he grept cake the bride gaily threw her loiig,ttai!n over her arm and led off flic dancing with her bridegroom as partner. Subsequently she. danced a few “duty” dances, until, with obvious reluctance, she went away to change into her • travelling toilette. As the guests departed, the bridesmaids were announcing that, esc.orted by the ushers and. best man, they had: arranged to spend the evening at a smart dance club still wearing their bridesmaid’s dresses. As one remarked, “Of course we can only wear them this once. These full tulle skirts won’t stand it!” Thty wearers mqant to get as. much out of their pretty frocks as possible.