10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MATRONS OF HONOUR»
Discover the use of
matrons of honour in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
matrons of honour and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Chinese Creeds And Customs
The two matrons of honour took up their station at the for'rard end of the table
facing the bride, each holding a thick wax candle horizontally before them with
both hands. The bride's veil was then raised by an attendant to let her see what
she ...
... we prepare concerts “in honour” of somebody; ceremonially we “pay homage”
to artists; we respectfully arrange funerals with “deference” to the family of the
deceased; we believe that “matrons of honour” or married bridesmaids are
deemed ...
Christopher Hamilton, 2009
Shandi, Charlotte and Ursula were bridesmaids and their respective boyfriends
accompanied them as partners in the wedding entourage and Denya and Penny
were matrons of honour. Mikhail and Edvardo returned to South Africa for the ...
4
Chabers 21st Century Dictionary
1 4c: French matrone, from Latin mafermother. matron Of honour o noun (matrons
of honour) a married woman who is a bride's chief attendant at a wedding.
Compare MAID OF HONOUR. matt or (sometimes) mat i> adj said eg of paint:
having ...
5
A Deep Well
of Strength
... could actually be seen. everyone chuckled and teased Molly about having
such fat matrons of honour at her wedding, and ample suggestions came forth,
including teaching the babies to smile and wave from inside, and taking the
pictures ...
6
The Scottish Chiefs, etc
... Luckie Forbes describe the Scottish heroes, that she must have been one of
those matrons of honour to Lady Kmnoul, and had “ seen baith the stalwarth
chiefs” in her also venerable life. But the description of. APPENDIX.
7
The Picnic Virgin: New Writers
But only married women are matrons of honour. She wonders what her duties will
be. Opening presents, holding heavy flowers while Joyce signs her new name,
arranging folds of veil. Valerie will wear her hair up, she decides. She will have it
...
8
Chinese Creeds & Customs
The two matrons of honour took up their station at the for'rard end of the table
facing the bride, each holding a thick wax candle horizontally before them with
both hands. The bride's veil was then raised by an attendant to let her see what
she ...
Of late yet another American fashion has been seen at smart weddings in
London. This is the introduction of " matrons of honour," which means that three
or four smart young married women appear among the bride's attendants. At a
wedding ...
This is the introduction of “matrons of honour,” which means that three or four
smart young married women appear among the bride's attendants. At a wedding
at St. Paul's, Knightsbridge, there were four “ matrons of honour,” chosen from ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MATRONS OF HONOUR»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
matrons of honour is used in the context of the following news items.
Our wedding story: 'I loved the idea of a costume change and …
Earlier that day, the wedding party, comprising two matrons of honour, three bridesmaids, one junior bridesmaid and five Irish groomsmen, had ... «Irish Times, Feb 15»
Ciara 'splits with fiance Future' just THREE months after giving birth …
"There will be five or six [bridesmaids] and two matrons of honour [including La La Anthony]. They'll all wear the same colour, but in different ... «Mirror.co.uk, Aug 14»
Ciara reveals wedding plans: famous bridesmaids and her 'edgy' style
"There will be five or six [bridesmaids] and two matrons of honour [including La La Anthony]," Ciara told Brides magazine. "They'll all wear the ... «hellomagazine.com, Jul 14»
WEEKEND columnist Sali Green was a guest at the wedding of the …
The couple's matrons of honour and two youngest children did readings full of thought, warmth and humour. After the ceremony there were ... «Gloucestershire Echo, Jun 14»
Asquith- Michaels
The matrons of honour were the bride's sister Rebecca Gowing, and the bride's sister-in-law Andrea Michaels. The bridesmaids were the ... «Scarborough Today, Jul 13»
77-year-old and 93-year-old tie the knot
The couple will go on their honeymoon to Hervey Bay in the coming weeks. Alma Hartig with her matrons of honour walking down the aisle. «The Queensland Times, Jun 13»
Live coverage: Golden Slipper Day
... won't be doing the same, given she's a filly, she's certainly going to be one of the matrons of honour at Corumbene Stud in the years to come. «Sydney Morning Herald, Apr 13»
Twins a Jaca first
At two days old, the bubs have been receiving plenty of admiring visitors, including two former Jacaranda Festival matrons of honour Cheryl ... «Clarence Valley Daily Examiner, Oct 12»
Ciara finds a man from Monaghan, in New York
Ciara's married sisters, Donna Davison, from Gilford, and Sharon Smith, from Belfast, made the trip to Florida to be matrons of honour and good ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jun 11»
Swiss bliss
... and a miscellaneous clutch of bridesmaids, matrons of honour, mothers and bouquets all tumbled in the seats behind. “Is this traditional? «Financial Times, Oct 10»
