The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-06-08
HolbrOOk-HanfOrd.


t. Miss Helen Hanford was celebrated
al DR.. Houghton's church, in Twenty
ninth street, last evening This we'd
ding has been several tunes noticed in
the journals of the day, and was antic-
ipated with pleasure by large circle Of
friends. The pretty edifice was, on the
occasion Of which We write, more than
full--it was damned. We have seen
but few such large audiences present
at a church wedding during the season.
The respectable appearance of those
present was also a noticeable feature.
Many of our most aristocratic and
highly esteemed metropolitan families
were present TO add eclat to the occa-
sion. The toilets were also rich and
elegant. The space reserved in the
middle aisle for those in full dress was
occupied by ladies in full evening COS.
tune and their escorts. We noticed
rauy beautiful toilets, most becoming
tc the beautiful wearers bat by request
we forbear to particularize The four
gentlemanly ushers were unusually po-
lite and efficient. They performed
their duty in manner that betokened
some previous experience upon sim
liar occasions Previous to the
arrival OF The bridal cortcge
the company present were re-
called with some very choice music by
the accomplished organist of the church,
the well known musician and composer,
Mr.. Albert w. Berg. He played a very
fine selection, including, among other
pieces, the favorite Overture to the
Poet and Peasant" selections from the
"Huguenots,' Take this Ring" from
La Sonnambula." His playing of the
well known Wedding March turned
the many hundred pairs of eyes toward
the door to catch a view Of the ap-
preaching happy couple. The bride
and groom were preceded 10y two ushers
and the parents of the former. The
other two ushers followed them up the
aisle. The bride was attired in most
elegant white satin. The front skirt
was of white corded silk, but very
little of it showing The back skirt
swept round from the waist, and formed
very long train behind The border
of il was made with scollops, and edged
with narrow lace. The corsage was
cut decoUcte, and tastefully trimmed
with orange blossoms A long tulle
veil reached from her brow nearly to
the end of her train, and her head was
encircled with wreath of orange bios
SONS. She carried large bouquet of
flowers in her hand. Miss Hanford is
young lady of much personal beauty,
and she made one Of the prettiest brides
of the season. There were no brides
maids. These latter attendants are now
not solicited at fashionable weddings.
We say this with regret, for we know
we shall cause a sigh to escape the breast
of many q pretty creature who is aware
how beautiful and attractive she looks
in the costume and capacity of brides
maid. DR.. Houghton pronounced the
ceremony in an unostentatious manner,
after which the newly married couple
and their host of friends slowly took
their leave. Quite number tarried in
the church to chat and listen to the
excellent music of Mr. Berg, and it was
not until the sexton began to extinguish
the gas that the lingering ones were re-
minded that it was time to take their
leave. A very brilliant reception was
held at the residence of the bride imm
diately after the ceremony, which was
attended by a large number of the Ell
of our society. Mr. and Mrs. Iol
brook intend making an extensive wed
ding tour.