What Wedding Guests Wear
If the wedding reception is held in the evening, full evening dress is worn; reception gowns being suitable for the elder ladies. (See “Ball Dress.”) Where children are present, the girls are dressed in sheer muslin or lace over silk slips, and adorned with fluttering ribbons. The boys in fanciful costumes, such as pages’ suits, etc. If it is a morning reception, rich visiting or promenade costumes should be worn, small dress bonnets and white gloves.