2924. Cards

With regard to sending out cards, as wedding tours are more extended than in olden times, they are generally forwarded about a week or two previous to the return of the travellers. Plain silver-edged cards are now most fashionable, but questions relative to them ought to be referred to the engraver, as fashions change continually.

2925. Reception

When the married pair have returned, and the day of reception arrives, wedding-enko and wine are handed round, of which every one partakes, and each expresses some kindly wish for the newly-married couple. The bride ought not to receive visitors without a mother or sister, or some friend being present, not even if her husband is at home. Gentlemen who are in professions, cannot always await the arrival of visitors; when such is the case, some old friend of the family should represent him, and proffer an apology for his absence.