The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-03-24
A BRILLIANT WEDDING
AZ the Residence OF Mr.. James II.
Paee-Marriage Of Miss Mamie Pace
and Mr. Allan r. DOnnan.

Probably the most brilliant wedding that
has ever been seen IN Richmond was that
witns ssed last evening mt the superb resi-
dence Of Mr.. James B. Pace, on Franklin
street. The contracting parties were Miss
| Mamie Pace, eldest daughter OF the host,
and Mr.. Allan +. Donnan, popular young
merchant OF this city.
The handsome residence Of Mr.. Pace OF
all houses in the city is the one most suited
and capable Of a tasteful and effective dis
play in festive appointments, and the vPr-
diet Of all who witnessed this wedding
occasion was to the effect that the imagina-
tion could supply nothing that would have
added 10 its brillancy.
There were about 300 guests present,
among whom The large number OF beautiful
women in superb and costly toilets. as they
promena6ed through the handsome salons
so brilliantly lighted and decorated with
exquisite floral designs, presented a scene
that was simply enchanting. A full Orches-
ira under Professor Jacob Reinhardt, con-
cealed behind an extemporized enclosure Of
evergreens and tropical plants just beyond
the grand stairway, filled the halls and par
lors with delightful strains Of music through
out the evening.
PuDctually at : O'clock, the appointed
hour, the bridal party descended the broad
stairway and entered the rear parlor. The
guests generally were gathered in the fro3t
parlor, a white ribbon at the arch separa-
| ting them and the minister from the bridal
circle and the immediate members OF the
family. who occupied the back parlor.
! From the centre OF the arch, Just over the
bride and groom, hung a grand marriage
! bell wrought in r6sebuds and while pinks,
with a capper OF cirnation pinks; and over
the archway behind them, in large letters Of
red and while flowers, was the artsticaIy
arranged inscription, "May You be Happy"
There were no groomsmen, the bride
beng attended by six bridesmaids, who,
precf ding her. came in two-and.two and
formed a semi-circ!e. They were Miss
Helen Garneti. aftired IN white brocaded
silk, with Miss Otcv Cullen. who wore
gauze chamery and silk; Miss Mamie Tai
bott. in white brOcaded satin, with Miss
La Fondc Palmer, who wore an elegant
white crepe lisse trimmed with opal beads ;
Miss Sue Neal inst bridesmaid and near
relative Of The bride), attired in q lovely
brocade satin, with Miss Eta DOunan isis
ter OF the groom, in white brOcad d satin.
The BRIDE then entered, leaning upon the
arm OF the groom. She was most becom-
inely attired in rich brocade satin and
point lace, with lilies-of-the-yaIey and ele-
CANT diamond ornaments. Six uSbers fol-
lowed They were Messrs. Willie Massie.
James ID. Patton, Alfred Gray, Thomas
Neal, Samuel b. Witt, and Alexander Dem
nan.
The ceremony was impressvely per-
formed according TO the rite OF the MethO-
dist Church by Rev. Mr.. John Harmon,
pastor Of Park-Pllce church, and during its
soemnization the scene presented was one
of the most beautiful OF the kind we have
ever witnessed.
As the bridal procession entered, the or
chestra had struck up the bridal march from
LOhengrin, and throughout the entire cere-
mony its sweet melody. in subdued tones
gave finish 10 a charming aesthetic effect.
To do justice 10 the beautiful young Ia
dies present. or even 10 attempt to mention
them all, were difficult and dangerous
ta-k which we shall not essay. The pies
ence Of five brides OF tbeipast winter, how
ever. who, attired IN their superb wedding
costumes, graced the occasion. was SO pleas
ant a feature Of the evening that injustice
can he done TO no one in mentioning them .
They were Mrs. James Wise, Mrs. Charles
p. LathrOp. Mrs. Edward Crump. Mrs. r.
II. Bransford. and Mrs. John Il. Anderson.
The presents were very elegant and nu-
merouS. Among them were very hand
some service OF repous>e silver from Mr.
Alexander Donnan, the father Of the groom: :
Messrs. Alexander and Willie Donnan, Il
beautiful diamond pin; and Mr.. j. b. Pace,
magnificent pair OF diamond earrings.
When we say the supper served by PiZ-
zini was in keeping with The other appoint
ments. it at once denotes its degree Of eX-
cellence.
Mr.. and Mrs. DoDnan left last evening for
tour through the South.