orange-blossoms

The traditional attire for a bride was a gown of soft, rich cream-white satin, trimmed simply or elaborately with lace, a wreath of orange-blossoms, and a veil of lace or tulle.

The Wedding | Edwardian Promenade 2009

They were advised to not wear bridal veils, a wreath or orange blossoms, nor orange-blossoms on their gown, nor should they be attended by bridesmaids – though she could have pages should the wedding be a smart one.

The Wedding | Edwardian Promenade 2009

There, in a splendid travelling chariot, in the sweetest bonnet, all trimmed with orange-blossoms and Chantilly lace, sits my Lady Rosa, with old Lord Snowden by her side.

Roundabout Papers 2006

“What geese you girls are! — you are always thinking of love, and weddings, and orange-blossoms.”

Castle Richmond 2004

The flames did not quite reach them, but smelled more of orange-blossoms than of brimstone.

Trek to Madworld Goldin, Stephen 1978

As for wearing her wedding-dress to balls or dinners after her marriage, it is perfectly proper to do so, if she divests herself of her veil and her orange-blossoms.

Manners and Social Usages Mrs. John M. E. W. Sherwood

At the side three large pleats formed a drapery, which was fringed with orange-blossoms.

Manners and Social Usages Mrs. John M. E. W. Sherwood

A widow should never be accompanied by bridesmaids, or wear a veil or orange-blossoms at her marriage.

Manners and Social Usages Mrs. John M. E. W. Sherwood

Around the pillars twined the June roses, pink and yellow, and mixed with them were vines, of starry jessamine, shedding forth a faint, delicious odor, akin to that of orange-blossoms.

Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth Felicia Buttz Clark

A widow-bride, on the contrary, should choose some other color; and she wears neither veil nor orange-blossoms.

Etiquette Agnes H. Morton