Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 174, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 July 1912 — GIFTS TO PLEASE BRIDESMAID [ARTICLE]

GIFTS TO PLEASE BRIDESMAID

Originality Should Be Alm, and a Little Forethought Wilt Bring Desired Results. Every bride likes to have something original, and as the ideal gift should be something ‘ln an endearing forn\ and the tendency of the season is to have many bridesmaids, the question of expense has also to be considered. It is now quite smart to give a pair of gold or enameled hatpins with intertwined initials of bride and groom and the date of the wedding. Equally appropriate are these set with birthstone of the bride or the different bridesmaids. Small charms for watch or chatelaine in bridal emblems are pretty. These might be a tiny garter in deep yellow gold,a weddingbell with Initials of bride and bridegroom and date engraved on it, or any oval locket, plain or jeweled, bridegroom. On the right side should be a large monogram of the bridestwined Initials of the bride and brldegroom. Shoe buckles are attractive gifts, and particularly acceptable just now* Recently a bride delighted her wedding party by presents of oblong buckles studded with rhinestones. Gold or silver card cases are popular gifts just now. The real gift is one that can be worn for the wedding ceremony itself.