The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-19
TIE wILSON-AsTOR WEDDING.
4 Society Event Which Fashionable People
Have Been Anxiously Awaiting.

New York, Nov 18-The nuptials of Miss
Carrie Astor and Mr.. Orme Wilson were cele-
brated with great splendor to-day at the brides
residence on Fifth avenue. The house was first
darkened and then brilliantly lighted About
three hundred guests, representing the most Sc
lect circles of New York society witnessed the
marriage ceremony, which was performed by
DR. Dix The bride entered the spacious apart
ment with her father, preceded by the ushers
and bridesmaids. Fully 1000 people attended
the grand reception which followed the mar
riage. Each guest on departing received
white box, in imitation of white satin, tied with
satin ribbon, and containing wedding cake
These boxes were piled in a horshoe on marble
table in the hall
The dresses worn by the bridesmaids were pre-
scented by Miss Astor. They were made of the
heaviest white satin, the same shade as the orl-
dal dress, and have full, round trains, not very
Tong. The fronts were draped and trimmed with
soft founces of fine French lace in rosebud de
sign and the DO Ices were cut with square necks in
front and pointed in the back She lace forming a
bordering The sleeves came almost to the ell
bow, and were met by long white gloves. They
wore long wells of white tue over the trains
the right hand they carried huge bouquets of
very pale pink La France roses, with cluster of
lilies OF the valley at side, and tied with
very wide satin ribbons, the exact hue Of the
roses. Their slippers were Of white satin. en-
broidered in pearls. Each wore an exc disite lit
tie lace bar pin of gold in a de-
sign of flowers and birds. set with rare
diamonds, the gift Of the groom. The
bridesmaids were Miss Belle Wilson. Miss Marion
Langdon, Miss Fannie Swan. Miss Helen Beck
with Miss Sarah Stuart Miss Harriet Wells
Miss Georgiana Heckscher and Miss Marion
Robbins
Mrs Aston who is stately, and noted for her
gracious manner. wore dress made by Worth
a combination of pale-green velvet heavy white
satin and point lace. Her dark hair was dressed
high and ornamented by rose and spray of
leaves made of diamonds: also, diamond tiara
a diamond necklace and pendant, and bow knot
made of diamonds and placed the lowcut
corsage. She carried bouquet of violets.
Over 10, 600 rare roses were used in decorating
the house The veil of lilies of the valley which
fell from the high mantel in the art gallery to
the floor contained 1000 sprays, and was locped
up on the side by great cluster of La France
roses, made to represent bow of ribbon. Pots
of Japanese ferns English ivy, Orchids carna
tions, passion flowers and maiden-hair ferns
were used in great abundance.
The house is arranged with wide marble
hoored hallway On the left is the reception
ROOM and back of it the broad, white enamel
carpeted with red velvet. In the arch formed
by the stairs were ten musicians, hidden by
branching palms and ferns. On the other side
Of the hallway first, the drawing ROOM a
long apartment. with white and gold walls and
costly Gobelin tapestries fastened in as panels.
Here the presents were displayed crimson
velvet tables Next comes the red room as it Is
called furnished in soft crimson furniture and
hangings. In this room are the portraits Of
Mrs Astors three daughters Miss Carrie, Mrs.
Roosevelt. and Mrs Coleman Dray ton-also a
cabinet full of rare china. A round divan in the
sentre of the room had a tree full of
pure white roses in the center. The blue
room or library, which comes next is furnished
IN blue velvet and satin with ebony bookcases
against the walls. Mrs. Astor's portrait stands
on an easel near the portrait of daughter, Mrs
Van Allen, who died several years ago. This
latter picture was ornamented to-day by great
cluster of pure white roses and volets The
table was set with the $4,000 silver service.
and ornamented by pink roses.