THE BRIDE'S LILY SHEAF.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 406, 15 January 1909, Page 3

THE BRIDE'S LILY SHEAF.

.The'ideal' for a bride to, carry a- sheaf of lilies : . instead of. a shower bouquet is not a new one,: since during the past two or three years .quite: a of brides have, adopted it, ;,but according, to--a | writer in- an Australian paper, the custom is to become general.'-/ The- bouquet is no longer-part 'of 'abride's outfit oh : the eventful, day, isays she. . A sheaf of Ma.donna lilies,:held, artis-. : tically .in the angle: :6f; the arm, is - the latest idea'. -: The'sheaf .is 'arranged liko, a .wheat sheaf,' with, a' spathe or leafy envelopej. the lilies,; or,';, if. you .prefer them, \ Alexandra, orchids;, fixed therein, and all,facing in one direction^., ; Thus the flat side of the-floral may, be'supported without detriment against ; the wearer's person. _. -The- shower bouquet died. : hard, because it .was pretty! and graceful,. but it was' very, cumbersome and heavy!,. -The weight was '-due. to'the large amount, of _wire used, to "trains up the flowers and fern in:the way they should go.. The sheaf, though riot so heavy,, is not easy to'manipulate .either. 1 The posies,-' which came in a year or two ago,-and had a short run,, were the best after' all. Dainty; and simple little flower, bunches they, werej set in an encircling frill of : pleated tulle or wired white'lace,: with. a. soft bow and ribbon ends.'