Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-11-28
A ROYAL AMERICAN MARRIAGE.

AROYAL AMERICAN MARRIAGE.
The description given below of the most
splendid wedding that has ever occur
red in New York will be found very in
teresting reading to our lady readers:
NEW YORK Nov. 1S.-The marriage of
Miss Caroline Schermerhorn Astor, the
youngest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Astor, to Mr.. Marshall Orme Wilson,
son of Mr.. Richard T. Wilson, the banker,
was solemnized at 8 O'Clock this afternoon
in the art gallery at the residence of the
brides parents. No. $50 Fifth avenue, in
the presence of two hundred invited guests,
including representatives from the charm
ed circles of metropolitan society as well
as many prominent people from different
sections of the country. The streets in
the neighborhood of the Aston mansion
yeres blocked with people. The toialettes
of the ladies were g in the extreme.
Gems of almost priceless value were worn
by representatives of New York s most
aristocratic society. Among those present
were Miss Catherine Wolfe, Mr.. and Mrs.
Leonard W. Jerome, Mr.. Pierre Lorillard,
Col. aud Mrs. Delaney Kane, Mr.. and
Mrs. August Belmont. Mr.. Perry Bel
mont and Gen. and Mrs. Mcclellan.
The Rev. DR.. Morgan Dix oficiated.-
The bridesmaids we're Miss Belle Wilson,
Miss Harriet Welles, Miss Marion Lang
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Swan, Miss Helen Beckwith, Miss
Georgiana Heckscher and Miss Sarah
Stewart. The ushers we're j. j. Astor, jr.,
brother of the bride; Lispenard Stewart,
H. LeGrand Cannon, Reginald W. Rives,
Woodbury. Kane. Brockbolst Cutting,
John Furman and Hamilton Webster
z. 7. Wilson, jr.. was the best man.
The bride wore robe of white satin,
trimmed with point lace, the front of
which was embroidered in silver, in the
design of cluster of roses the veil,
which was of rare lace, presented by the
brides mother, fell in folds about the
shoulders; tbs ornaments consisted of
necklace of diamonds, presented by the
groon, and pearls. The bridesmaids and
ushers received gifts Of diamonds from
the bride and groom.
The presents we're many and included
1000 in bonds, and house from Mr..
VIM. Astor, precious jewels, solid gold and
silver tea Gets and objects of art. Their
value is estimated at s250,00O.
The dresses of the bridesmaids were
presented by the bride. They are made of
the heaviest white satin, the same shade
as the bridal dress, and had full round
trains. not very long. The fronts were
draped and trimmed with soft founces of
fina French lace in rosebud designs and
the bodies we're cut with square necKs in
front and pointed in the back, the lace
forming bordering. The sleeves came
almost to the elbow, and were met by
long white gloves. They wore long wells
of white tulle over the trains, fastened by
a cluster of white ostrich tips
In the right hand they carried huge
bouquets Of very pale-pink La France
roses, with a cluster of lilies of the valley
at ore side and tied with very wide satin
ribbons, the exact hue of she roses. Their
slippers were of white satin. embroidered
in pearls. Each wore an exquisite lace
bar pin of gold, in a design of flowers and
birds, set with rare diamonds, the gift of
the groom.
Mrs. Astor, mother of the bride, who is
stately and noted for her gracious man
ner, wore dress made by Worth-a COM
bination 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 dia-
monds and placed on the low cut corsage
She carried a bouquet of violets.
Immediately after the ceremony small
frosted cake, in which was baked valu-
ring, was handed to EACH bridesmaid and
usher, after an old German custom.
A grand reception followed, for which
over 2 900 invitations had been issued.
The guests we've received by Mrs. Astor,
the BRIDES mother, assisted by her two
married daughters. Mrs. Coleman Drayton
and Mrs. J. r. Roosevelt. The reception
lasted until o'clock. when banquet
was served, which included every deIica-
cy culinary art could devise.
The bride and groom left at six o'clock
on wedding journey.
At the wedding reception Mrs. Astor
wore a white satin dress, with drapery of
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drapery, beginning at the right side. 1t
is then carried to the left side, leaving
full, long apron front, and fastened with
bows of pale green velvet. Around the
back the lace is slightly draped and
brought again to the right ride, where it