The lingerie was of the best, and the seamstress was engaged on it for many weeks.
Featherbeds, linen, household goods of every sort--everything was provided in abundance.

My mother crocheted many yards of lace to trim the best sheets, and fine silk coverlets adorned the plump beds.

Many a marriageable maiden who came to view the trousseau went home to prink and blush and watch for the shadchan.
The wedding was memorable for gayety and splendor.

The guests included some of the finest people in Polotzk; for while my grandfather was not quite at the top of the social scale, he had business connections with those that were, and they all turned out for the wedding of his only daughter, the men in silk frock coats, the women in all their jewelry.
The bridegroom's aunts and cousins came in full force.

Wedding messengers had been sent to every person who could possibly claim relationship with the hossen.