Thursday, March 26, 2009

A Glimpse of the Past

 

My mother-in-law came across a 1955 booklet of The Etiquette of the Engagement and Wedding sent to her sister-in-law when she was engaged. It is from Keepsake Diamond Rings, founded by A.H. Pond Company out of NYC, and edited by Modern Bride Magazine. There is so many lovely and old fashioned tidbits of information, I wish I could share the whole booklet with you, but decided, naturally, upon the "Etiquette of Planning" to be blogged in 5 parts. The first segment starts today, but not with a little prep, straight from the booklet. "All wedding plans and arrangements are made by the bride-to-be and her parents. They may consult the girl's fiance if they choose, but responsibility for all the details rests with them."

The Time
"After the day is set, the hour of the wedding should be considered. This is determined by the wishes of the bride and bridegroom, and the convenience of the wedding party-there is no set rule. The time of the wedding may be determined by church requirements or by the hour when the bridal couple must depart on their wedding trip. In general, afternoon or evening is the most popular time for elaborate and formal weddings. Morning weddings are often more simple affairs and are followed by a wedding breakfast and a reception, if the bride desires."