At an evening wedding they wear full evening dress, also white kid gloves, which are not removed during the ceremony.  Hats should be left in the vestibule.

  Flowers.  If the boutonniers are given by the
       bride, they should go to her house to receive
       them and to have her place them in the lapels
       of their coats; or the boutonniers may be
       kept at the church in the care of the sexton.

  Gloves.  For morning or an afternoon wedding
       the gloves are gray.  At an evening wedding
       the gloves are white kid.  The gloves are
       not removed during the ceremony.

  Jewelry.  They wear the scarf-pins or cuff-
       buttons given to them by the groom.

  Neckties.  At a morning or afternoon wedding
       the neckties are usually of some delicate color. 
       At an evening wedding the neckties are
       white, as is customary with evening dress.

  Wedding breakfast. The ushers pair off with
       the bridesmaids, and are usually seated at a
       table assigned to them.

  Wedding receptions.  The ushers, should
       introduce the guests to the groom and bride,
       calling the latter “Mr. and Mrs. A.,” beginning
       with the relatives and friends, and continuing
       with the others till all have been introduced. 
       In introducing the guests, the usher should
       offer his arm to the woman, and if not
       knowing her, should ask her her name, while her
       escort follows and is introduced at the same
       time.  The bride may request the usher to
       introduce the guests to the parents.

VALET.

  Tips.  It is customary for a man leaving after a
       house party to give to the valet who has
       waited upon him at least one dollar and more,
       in proportion for added attention.

  With master on visit.  As a general rule,
       few American men take their valets with
       them when they visit.  But when such is the
       case, the valet would wait upon his master,
       and should give as little care to the household
       as possible.

VEIL

  Mourning.  See Widow-Mourning.

  Wedding.  This should be white.  While its
       length depends upon the wishes of the bride,
       the long veil is more in keeping with the
       traditions and customs of the ceremony.

Verbal Invitations.  All invitations should be sent by mail, and verbal invitations avoided if possible; if one is given, it should be followed by one in writing.

Vice-President—­how addressed. An official letter
       begins:  Sir, and ends, I have, sir, the honor
       to remain your most obedient servant.