Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-27
UNDER THE BRIDAL CANOPY.
Brilliant wedding at the Miokva Israel
Synagogue.

Synagogue.
The marriage of Mr.. Emanuel Schwab,
of New York, and Miss Lena Byck,
daughter of Mr.. L. 4. Byck, of l.. L. Byck
a SON, of this city, was solemnized at the
Synagogue Mickva Israel at g O'Clock last
evening. The event had been anticipated
for some time in Hebrew society circles.
A large number Of announcements was
issued, nearly two hundred being sent out
. in Savannah besides those to other cities.
1 The groom, who is a member Of the firm
Of Schwab & Son, importers Of laces in
/ New York, arrived in the city on sunday
! accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Jacob
/ Schwab, ard also his brother. Cards Of
invitation accompanied the announce
ments 10 be presented at the entrance to
the synagogue. The edifice was closely
flied with guests and those who haG
obtained admission to witness the cere-
mony. At O'Clock the bridal procession,
headed by Messrs. II. j. Rieser and Max
Robinson. entered the synagogue to the
strains of Tannhauser's Grand March.
Following the two ushers were Mr.. NJ. l..
Bvck and Miss Hannah Byck brother and
sister OF the bride. Mr.. Leo SchWab,
brother of the groom, and Mrs. l.. +. Byck.
The bride came next leaning upon the
arm Of her father, and was followed by
Mrs. Jacob Schwab, the groom's mother,
and the groom; then the two remaining
ushers. Mr.. NJ. /. Lilienthal and Mr.. Ed
ward l.. Byck, attired in fun evening
dress, with white silk hats and white
gloves.
As the procession moved slowly up the
centre aisle TO the altar the bride was the
cynOsure of every eve in the audience.
she was attired in beautiful white silk
dress with princess train. trimmed with
the tiniest pleating. The front was richly
trimmed with Egyptian lace. The cor
sage was pointed in front and was decO-
iette. Upon her head she wore the custO-
mary bridal wreath and a long tulle veil,
which reached to the edge of the train.
II is custom of the Jewish Church that
the bride shall wear no jeWelry during
the marriage ceremony.
Arriving at the bridal canopy, which
was erected upon platform. the party
separated. The ushers took their places
at the corners of the canopy. The at
tepdants stood upon either side. The
bride, as she was presented by her father,
took the grOOm's arm and stepped under
meath the arch. The canopy was built OF
flowers. At the two corners facing the
audience were the letters "BH and IS"
the initials of the bride and groom. In
the centre was a horseshoe Of white
roses. The ceremony was performed by
the rabbi of the synagogue, Rev. /. p.
Mendes. AS the bridal couple stood under
tue canopy they were both addressed upon
the duties and responsibilities they were
about to assume. A short prayer was re-
cited in the Hebrew tongue and the we'd
ding ring was placed upon the BRIDES
finger by the groom. The rabbi
then took the glass of wine and having
drank passed it first to the groom and then
the bride. The glass was then broken.
After the closing prayer the benedction
was pronounced and the ceremony was
ended.
As the happy couple left the canopy they
passed down the main aisle to the en-.
trance. The bridal party left the syna-
gogue in a reverse order to which it
entered and was driven in carriages to
fhe masonic emple, where the reception
was held.
The main hall was handsomely decorated
for the occasion. The walls were hung
with flowers and the windows trimmed
with moss and ivy. In the centre Of the
hall was the bridal arch, in the centre of
which hung a beautiful basket of roses.
Upon the corners of the arch were
the letters OBJ and IS" Back
Of the seats arranged for the bride and
groom was a beautiful floral monogram
with the initial letters of the bride and
grOOm's name tastefully wrought in vari-
cOlored roses.
The party was met at the entrance TO
the hall by the ushers and entered to the
strains OF Memberships wedding march
by the orchestra. The bride and groom,
attended by their immediate family rela-
tives, stood underneath the arch, where
they received the congratulations of their
friends.
After the reception the supper was
served in the banquet room, on the upper
floor, which was also deliberately decOra-
ted. The bride and groom, preceded by the
usheTs, headed the procession from the
reception room. The halls and stairs
and the entrance to the supper room were
crashed. The tables were arranged for
l25 guests. Upon each plate was a card
bearing the name of the guest 10 whom
the place was assigned. The brides cake
was beautiful and ornamental affair, and
was placed at the head of the table. The
bride and groom were supported upon
their right by MIR. and Mrs. Byck, the
father and mother of the bride, Mr.. NJ. l.,
Byck and Miss Hannah Byck and other
members Of the family. At the left of the
groom was Mrs. Jacob Schwab, MIR. aud
Mrs. Leo Schwab ald Rev. l. Z. Mendes,
the officiating minister. The following
was the menu;
soup. Fish.
Sauterne.
REMOVES.
Spring Lamb. Turkey.
Tenderloin OF Beef. Chicken, Celery Sauce
ENTREES.
English Ducks. Macaroni an Gratin.
CrOquettes. a Ia Bechamel.
pple Fritters. Chicken Salad. Lobster Salad
RELIEVE.
Roman Punch.
GAME.
Black Duck. Red-Head Duck. WidgeOn
Ctdret.
SWEETS.
| Pyramids. Fruit Cake. Parisienne SOufle
Charlotte Russo. Grape Meringues.
Wine Jelly. Biscuit Glace.
Champagne.
DESSERT.
Bananas. Oranges. Cranes. Dry Fruits
Ice Cream. Sherbert. Coffee.
The supper was in eight courses and
was served by Mr.. b. DUB, OF the screyen
| House. After the supper came the read
ing of kilograms and letters Of congratu
/ lation and the congratulatory speeches.
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