Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-15
UNDER THE BRIDAL VEIL.
IMPOSING NUPTIAL CEREMONY
AT THE SYNAGOGUE.
Marriage of Mr. David Stern and Miss
Miriam WeiI-A Brilliant Event in
Hebrew Society-The Reception and
Banquet at Masonic Temple.


Banquet at Masonic Temple.
The marriage of Mr.. David Stern, of
Quincy, H., and Miss Miriam We'll,
daughter Of E. A. Well, Esq, of the firm
of Meinhard Bros. & Co., of this city, took
place at the Synagogue Mickva Israel at
7 O'Clock last evening, and was one Of the
most brilliant events that has occurred
in Hebrew society circles in Savannah for
a long time. The groom is prominent
young business man OF Quincy, and with
his father arrived in the city on Monday.
The event had been anticipated for some
time, and created quite a stir in social
circles. Cards of invitation were issued,
to be presented at the entrance to the
synagogue, which was crowded to its ut
most capacity. A canopy was erected
outside the doors, leading across the side
walk to the carriages, and the guests as
they alighted passed over the carpeted
passage way into the vestibule, where
they were met by the ushers and con-
Quoted to seats. Notwithstanding the
crowd there was no confusion and very
little crush.
At 1880 O'Clock the bridal procession,
headed by Mesers. f. A. We'll and
the organ, at which Prof. Leasing
performed, pealiug forth the grand
march from "Tanhhauser." Following
Messrs. We'll and Ferst We're the two
little sisters of the bride-Pauline and
Elattie-caTTYing baskets Of flowers.
Next came Mr.. Arthur We'll and Miss
Ida, brother and sister of the bride, and
after them Mr.. j. Stern, the gr0Om's
father, and Mrs. e. A. We'll, the BRIDES
ny M &,
and Mrs. /. NJ. Frank were followed by
the BRIDE, leaning upon the arm of her
father; then the four ushers, Messrs. II.
j. Rleser, |. Berg, A. A. SOlOmOns, Jr.,
and Max SOlOm0ns, attired in full even
ing dress, with silk hats and white kid
gloves. TIE bridal party separated as IT
reached the canopy and the ushers sta
toned themselves at the corners Of the
idal canopy erected upon the raised
platform, TIE root OF which consisted
Of Variegated roses tastefully arranged,
the columns being entwined with ever
green's and flowers. At the two corners
facing the audience were the letters "W''
and IS" the initials of the
bride and groom, in white roses. Between
the letters and in the centre Of the canopy
was horseshoe, also Of white roses.
As the bride entered the synagogue and
passed up the centre aisle, leaning upon
the arm Of her father, she was of course,
the cynOsure Of every eve in the audience.
She was aftired in a lovely dress of white
silk, with court train. The front was
white surah, trimmed with point lace.
The cOrsage fitted closely. and was deco
lette. On her head she wore a crown of
orange blossoms and a veil Of white tulle
which reached to the floor. In accord
ance with the custom of the Hebrew
church, the bride wore no jewelry during
the ceremony.
Upon reaching the platform. and as the
party separated, the bride was given to
the groom and both took their stand under
the arch The Impressive marriage ser
vice of the Hebrew ritual was performed
Ivy Rev. Isaac +. Mendes, rabbi Of the
synagogue. After a brief address to the
contracting parties, first to the bride and
then to the groom, upon the duties and
responsibilities which they were about 10
assume. a short prayer was recited in
the Hebrew tongue. after which the
wedding ring was placed upon the finger
Of the bride by the groom. The rabbi
took the glass of wine and having drank
passed it 10 the groom and then the
bride, after which it was broken on the
floor. Then followed a prayer and the
benedicuOn, and the ceremony closed.
AS the happy couple left the canopy
and descended from the platform, passing
down the central aisle OF the synagogue,
there was a murmur Of admiration on all
sites. AS the bridal party left the syGa-
gOgue carriages We're in waiting, and, fol
lowed by the guests, the happy couple
was driven to the Masonic Temple. where
the reception was nrld. At the Liberty
street entrance the party was received bv
Messrs Herman Myers and II Bendheim.
The main hail was ella ately DECORATED
for the occasion. Fest0Ous of eVergreens,
gracefully lOOped with roses. hung from
the chandeliers to the corners of the
hall. The walls were cOVeredeCith ever
greens and flowers. ard the pictures were
draped with ivy. On the east wall, Oppo-
site the entrance, was the word ''W ell
come" in eVergreens. The windows were
draptd in moss ard green's. The balcony
was gracefully testooned, ana the stage,
set with pretty landscaue scenery,
was mass of flowers.
tastefully ARRANGED and massed together
SO chat they formed "A beautiful bower,
behind which the orchestra was partly
concealed.
The reception hall on the third floor was,
like the banquet room, deliberately deco
rated The walls were covered with ever
green's, and the chandeliers were draped
with Ivy, twined with roses. At the south
end Of the hall, upon a raised platform
the bride and groom stood under a canopy
OF roses, from the centre OF which. sus-
pended by satin ribbon, was a wedding
bell of roses.
In front OF the canopy was n tripod, the
legs wound with choicest flowers and
eurmounted by e crown Of white roses
and spiraea. The decoration was a beau
titul piece Of floral work and bore card
upon which was the inscription: "With
the compliments and best wishes Of the
u-hers.' A TIER the reception. during
which the happy couple received the con-
graulations of their friends, the party
descended through the halls, which
were covered with crash 10 the
supper room. The tables were
beautifully decorated with cut
flowers and the bridal cake and were arr
ranged for 500 guests. The bride's cake
was Handsomely ornamenied AFFAIR. At
the side of eacn plate was card with the
guests name and beautiful favor iu
push or sllk, nearly every one beiu.
different. The bride ana groom were
seated at The head of the table supported
by their immediate friends ana attend
ants. The following was the menu:
Blue roin Ovs-urs, Chaus.
Cream of tau1hnwtr Nermiceli.
Chateau dr iquem, imou.
Filct OF Bctt win Mushrooms. Peas and
Asparagus. Chateau lu Rose.
Ducks, Turkeys, Nch, Goose
Smoked Ton que, Rhine Wine.
tuickea salad. Lobster SNAd.
shrimp SaIad, Potato salad.