Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-16
80
NO. VIII.
A Fashionable wedding in New York.


A correspondent of the Boston Bee writing
from New York gives an account Of fashionable
wedding which took place there on Thursday
week. The parties were Col. Hefvey Sparks
and Miss Brandage, daughter OF Jacob Brandage,
Esq. Among the guests present were ex Presi-
dent Tyler and lady .Commodure Perry and lady,
Mrs. General Winfield Scutt and others:
The rooms were brilliantly lighted with gas
the chandeliers being trimmed with wreaths of
evergreen and camanas. Upon the front steps
leading to the hall. Brown, the sexton of Graos
Church. without whom nobody can b fashiona-
bly, entertained. married or buried. announced in
his sweet silvery voice. The arrival Of the guests.
As far as the eye could extend in either direc-
lion, the Avenue was lined with magnificent
carriages conveying 10 the scene Of joyous fesivity
the elite ofNew York society.
At half past l2 O'Clock about 60 intimate
friends of the parties had assembled In the draw
ing rooms. A door'c0nnecting sh anterO0m with
the principal drawing room was theu opened, and
the bridal train made the entree, in the following
order: Two lovely little nephews of the bride,
each about three years old, dressed in exquisite
taste. led the column. They seemed beautiful
representation Of Cupd's messengers. lmmedi-
ately following was the bride and her brotber,ths
nearest male relative; then the groom and
the brides mother; immediate relatives of The
bride, three brides maids and groom's men,
Having reached the further end Of the drawing
room the procession opened to right and left, and
the bride and groom took their places IN the eea-
tire. rt
The bride wore the most magnificent dress
that ever beheld 1t consisted ofa white satin,
Aounced with rows Of very rare and expensive
lace-a fabric more beautiful and costly than O.
ven point lace this was ooped with orange blos-
sums and jessanin. The veil was of the same
description Of lace, very long aud full. The
dress although 81 rare and beautiful, was exquis-
itely neat and ia good taste. She wore no orna-
ments out plain set ot diamond ear drops, and
orange blossoms. Her boquet was composed OF
bridal flowers resting in socket Of massive gold.
The handkerchief carried by the bride was the
one which received the premium at the Crystal
Palace Fair and Gust $3.50. 1t was splendid ar
ticle. Those whose opinions are quoted hero, say
il was the finest bridal dress ever seen in New
York, and Gust nearly $1,000.
At this instant the Rev. DR.. Cummings, dress
ed in The foil robes of Doctor Of the Catholic
Church -ot which Church the Brides family are
advanced and performed the marriage
rights in very solemn and impressive manner.
As the minister pronounced the last words Of the
blessing, Monck's famous band, which was sta
toned in the hall. struck up the "Weddng
March" from Midsummer Nights Dream. and ex-
scnted the same in a very excellent manner. As
he bride approached to receive the affectionats
,alniaiion Of the mother, she tainted in the arms
4 her attendants, while the emotions OF the moth
II, too intense 10 be concealed, threw over the
Gene for the instant the gloom Of severe impress
veness and awe. This little incident over, joy
eignrd triumphant.
The presents to the lady were numerous and
magnificent consisting Of a diamond necklace, and
cluster pin, from The groom complete set OF
Olid silver from the mother; an exquisltely
grnush, pair of bracelets bridal fan, trimmed
With point lace; massive gold boqnet holder,
rom the groom, and variety Of smaller but val
able presents from number Offrends, the whole
mounting to the value Of 81 S 900 or $20,O00.-
The bridal wardrobe, gift from the mother, was
aid to b, the most regal. equal ~ anything ever
cen in this country. OF course the lady readers
an imagine what am not permitted TO des-
ribs.
Ia an sdjoining room table, served under the
,reat Peieer, is tempting the appetiies Of the
ruess. Such banquet is rarely spread. Every
hing that could possitIy bs desired. either in
liquids or solids, were arranged amid pyramids
md fragrant flowers and elaborate devices of con-
dictionary, and bridal designs. The Maine Law
lad lew friends in that assemblage, and the spark
ing fluids lent exheration to sparkling eyes,
he puesls came and went for 1--WE hours in sue
esson, rendering the occasion one OF the most
rIian, as it was the NEST delightful wedding
hat has ever taken place within the memory of
he oldest knickerbocker.