The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-28
UPsmUR-LOTTIER.
A Brilliant Wedding Decorations
and Costumes.

Lottier, 223 Governor street, was the scent
oi one OF the most notable society event.
that has taken place in Richmond for sew
eral years. The occasion was the marriag,
Of his daughter Lille l.. TO Mr.. Walter
Upshur.
Tho ceremony took place ut hali-past .
o'clock, at which hour Mr.. Lottier's paror.
were thronged with the fashion and beauty
Of the city. The sunlight was excluded
from the rooms, which were elaborately
decorated, and the flood OF gaslight pro
duced the full eflecbof brilliant evening
gathering. The floral decorations were
especially beautiful and artistic. In TN,
front parlor, Just before a mirror extending
from the ceiling to the floor, was magni
fcent pyramid OF the choicest blossoms
surmounted by a pure wtite dove, ant
at every point where ii was possible
to make a harmonious combination with
the general tone OF the other ornaments
flowers were tastcfully arranged. In
the centre Of the back parlor an arch OF
eyergreens had been erected. With three
gas jets on each support OF the arch and
five on the arch itself, while ut either end
were Jets representing the letters l. and L.
From the centre Of the arch was pendant q
nuptial knot composed OF geranium bios
SONS and white rosebuds, and Immediately
beneath it stood the altar. This latter was
q masterpiece Of floral decoration, the top
being composed OF two panels Of r0sebuds,
| iaponicas, and geranium-leayes, divided by
cala-lilies, and each panel bearing the
letters l. and u delicately worked in
red geranium-bossOms From the arch
TO the door OF the front parlor an aisle had
been formed by stretching white ribbons.
THE BRIDAL PARTY.
The bridal party, consisting OF Miss VI.
Lottier, Mr.. l.. Upshur, Miss Lizzie Rod
dey, Mr.. Waller Scott, Miss Ada CARING
ton, Mr.. w. L. Cabell. Miss Nellie Lottier,
Mr.. Paul Pope, Miss Constance Cabell,
Mr.. VI. Montague, Miss X. lIatchett, Mr..
Charles Ellyson, Miss Mary Upshur. Mr..
W. w. Cosby, bride and groom, formed
on the second floor, and to the measures OF
the bridal march, performed by Professor
NOrdendoif's orchestra, entered the parlor.
the contracting parties kneeling at the altar
and the attendants arranging themselves TO
the right and left OF them. The ushers
then dropped the ribbons, allowing the
company to make brilliant background,
in semi-circle, TO the scene, and the Right
Rev. John j. Keanc. Bishop OF Richmond,
performed the marriage ceremony, ac-
companying it with few eloquent re-
marks.
TIE BRIDE.
The bride wore an exquisite costume OF
white Ottoman silk, m trdine, low cOrsage,
with bouquet OF Yiolets. The front OF the
dress was trimmed with duchess lace half
yard wide: the veil was OF old point,
and fell in soft folds over the charming
golden hair. She carried a bouquet OF
white rosebuds and smilax.
TIE BRIDESMAIDS.
Miss Mollie Lottier wore white Ottoman
silk, en- trdine, low corsage, filed in with
crepe ise; diamond ornaments; bouquet
of white roses.
Miss Roddey. white silk and satin en-
broidcred in cashmere beads; bouquet OF
white roses.
Miss Darlington. exquisite costume Of
white Ottoman silk: medici collar; bou-
quet de corsagc Of white buds and suilax.
Miss Nellie Lottier, white watered silk
and gros-grain combination dress; bouquet
OF blush roses.
Miss Constance Cabell. white silk. Span
isl lace flounces, medici collar; bouquet
Of crimson roses and smlaX.
Miss IIatchett, white satin and tule I:
pearl ieweIry; bouquet OF cream roses and
smilaX.
Miss Upshur. white silk and crepe de
chine, en- haine bouquet OF blush roses.
OTHER COSTUMES.
Mrs. Lawrence Lottier, black velvet,
duchesse lace, and diamonds.
Mrs. l.. Lottier, Jr., crimson velvet,
point lace, diamonds, and apple-blossoms.
Miss Sara Ford, pale pink silk, dancing
length.
Mrs. Brennan, black velvet, en- traine,
pale pink velvet bonnet, ostrich tips. point
lace, and diamonds.
Mrs. Russell Bowie, black satin, en- trGine,
embroidered in shaded roses, and dia-
monds.
Mrs. John Upshur, blue satin and dia-
monds.
Mrs. George McAdams, garnet and pink
silk and velvet reception dress, en trdine,
duchesse lace, diamonds-one Of the hand
soonest toilets in the room.
Mrs. Byrd Warwick, black velvet; dia-
monds.
Miss Nowlin. 'pearl-colored Ottoman silk.
Mrs. Robert Cabell, black velvet, eH
traine, point lace, diamonds, bouquet de
corsage OF ionquils.
Miss Mary Cook Branch, combination
dress OF pale-blue silk and null, bouquet
OF white roses and smilay.
Mrs. Judge Crump, black velvet.
Mrs. Richard Brown. crimson velvet.
Miss Lizzie Myers, white silk, Spanish
lace, and pearls.
Mrs. Charles Stokes, black velvet and
diamonds; bonnet Of yiolets; bouquet OF
same flower.
The presents were numerous and cX-
ceedingly costly and handsome.
After the ceremony the company partook
of a collation., and last night n superb en-
tertainment was given by Mr.. and Mrs.
Lottier to the bridesmaids, groomsmen, and
ushors. Mr.. and Mrs. Upshur left the city
yesterday evening for an extended north
ern tour.