Amador Ledger-Dispatch, Volume 1903, Number 17, 17 July 1903 — Spanish Brides. [ARTICLE]

Spanish Brides.

There are no bridesmaids at a Spanish wedding, but Instead a madrlna (literally godmother) is present with the witnesses. There is no bride cake, but there is a reception and very often a feast after the ceremony. Before the wedding takes place the bride's new home is made ready for her : reception, for the boneymooners do not start on their travels until the day after their marriage.

Before their departure they pay a polite visit to their respective parents. On their return dainty sweetmeats in pretty boxes are sent round to their friends. No visits are paid till little cards have been sent "offering their house."