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Show Mexican Couples Go in State to Wedding Ancient wedding customs are stir observed by the Mexicans. Theii church weddings are always held In the morning. The bride and groom ride to the church In a closed carriage, with a footman and a driver In white trousers and correct English livery The horses have docked tails am; heavy white leather collars, besio white cockades streaming from their bridles. The real picture, however, is' said to be inside the carriage, which is completely lined with satin in a sort of tufted effect. The contracting parties sit beside each other. The bride wears conventional white and the groom eve ning clothes. Directly opposite them Is a small child dressed In white vel vet with the ring pillow on his lap. The wedding ceremony contains many picturesque symbols. The climax of the affair comes when the bride and groom are bound together with a heavy string. Immediately after the cere numy the whole party goes to the photographer's. pho-tographer's. Pathfinder Magazine. |