The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1870-01-07
A NEW YORK WEDDING.
THE LYMAK-CHEEvER RUPTIALs.
HOW THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY IS PERFORM
ED IN GOTHAM.

ED IN GO1hAMs
Thursday, December 9th, loG9, will
long be remembered In metropolitan
society az the day on which the magnif-
icent wedding of Mr.. Eugene Lyman
and Miss Bessie CheevSt took place. -
The marriage had for wceks past been
arxiously looked forward to by the
fashionable Of G1tnam, who entertain-
ed brilliant expectations regarding 1t.
Mr.. Lyman Is gentleman OF wealth
and social position In Boston, and Miss
Cheever has long been very conspica-
GUS in society. In consequence OF
death in the brides family, and also in
Difference to the wishes OF both parties,
the redding was solemnized privately,
at the residence, on Madison Avenue,
of Mrs. George Townsend, and all dis
Dlay and OstcntaJion were sensibly
avoided. A limited number of cards
having been issued, the company in
numbers did not altogether exceed one
hundred, but these represented the
most refined and fashionable New York
society. Mrs. Townsend's handsome
drawing-rooms were rendered addi-
| tionally beautiful and attractive by the
| protuse and unique floral decorations,
| the rooms having the appearances of a
| long, illuminated conservatory. An
| altar. over which vas an immense fior-
| AL temple. was erected in the front salon.
in which the marriage service was per-
formed by Rev. Mr.. Van Eyke, of Bos-
ton. Miss Cheever, who is a very pret-
ty and fascinating young lady, appear
! ed In an unusually rich and elegant
bridal robe OF white uncut velvet, over
which was an entire dress of point lace.
The robe had = long train, and was
lined throughout with white satin, and
bound on tho bottom with heavy
white satin cord. The deeolettc corsage
exhibited an exquisitcly moulded and
marble white neck, and her much-ad-
mired golden hair was arranged stylish
ly, and surmounted by the usual wreath
Of orange flowers, from which was si,s-
pended PORT lace veil. Large dia-
mend ear-drops sparkled in the gas
light and an elegant and very valuable
necklace of diamonds encircled her
throat. The bride appeared very love-
ly, some said ssqueenly,' and The many
fiatterins compliments she received
we're weil-deserved. Mr.. Lyman's CO.'S
tune was strictly in accordance with
the present London fashion-light trou
sers. black frock coat, white vest, blue
scarf, and lilac gloves. The marriage
servlcs was intonsd by the band, ant
very delightful music was performed a
intervals during the entire entertain
ment. There were no bridesmaids o.
: gl oomsmen, e cunt Kutter officiating a
ps5est man." Mrs. Townsend Civ
ing away the bride. Tile costume wori
by this elegant lady was one Of th
most recherche we have seen tor months
1t was of white rep silk, with f1ounce
bound with white satin, and ruching o
the same material above it. Over thl
skirt was worn a dress OF fine whit
: tulle, bewilderingly pulled and edge
around the entire skirt with narro'
point applique. This tulle dress wa
4 looped ON both sides, and also at tn
: back, and held by lunches of delicat
. white daisies and green grass sprays
e In accordance with the prevailing fash
e ion, the corsage was cut very deep an
d low, the sleeves being OF tulle, wit
small punches of daisies and grass .
n the shoulders and in the centre OF tn
o corsage. The costume was made |
70 PARIS, by the celebrated Worth, and
,f said to have cost an immense sum. III
IL deeuner..was served i'll genuine Delmon
n CO style, and, at its conclusion &c
man was commenced, and continue
: until the departure OF the newly ma
ried couple for Philadelphia, at four
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