I purchased these for my 95 year old mother who has a constantly dripping nose and prefers handkerchiefs to using up boxes and boxes of tissues.  The embroidery is lovely and the cotton is soft. They've washed up well with no fading of the embroidery thread onto the white cotton.

I think these would be a lovely handkerchief for a bride to carry with her, as well. Very nice for wiping away the tears on a wedding day.  They might also be nice to give to the mothers of the bride and groom. :-)