The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-03
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In token of the same let the wedding ring be
passed" THE groom places the ring on the
brides finger.
DIR. Sunderland fsolernn1y)-"Forasmuch as
Grover and Frances have here agreed and Gov
enanted to live together after Gods ordinance in
the holy estate of wedock. and have confirmed
the same by giving and taking wedding ring.
now, therefore, in the presence of this company
lin the name of the Father. and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost, pronounce and declare
that they are husband and wife, and what God
hath Joined together let no man put asunder"
The Rev. Mr.. Cleveland then pronounced the
following benediction:
God the Father. God, the Son. and God the
Holy Ghost. bless, preserve and keep you; the
Lord inercifully fill you with all temporal and
all spiritual blessings, and grant that you may
SO live together in this world that, in the world
to come, you may have life everlasting. Amen.
At the conclusion. of the ceremony Mrs. Fol-
som. showing traces of deep emotion. was tho
first to tender her congratulations to the newly
married pair She was followed by Miss Cleye-
land. the Rev. Mr.. Cleveland and the other rela-
tives and friends in tnrn.
While the congratulations were in progress
the band, under the leadership of Prof. Sousa.
performed the bridal chorus and march from
''Lohengrin,' and to this music the President
and his wife led the way into the stately East
Room The adornments of this noble hall were
In keeping with its majestic proportions, and its
ample space and brilliant illumination afforded
an opportunity for display Of the ladies'
toilets. The bride wore enchanting we'd
ding dress of ivory satin. simply garnished on
the high cersage with India muslin crossed IN
Grecian folds ard carried in exquisite falls OF
simplicity over the petticoat. The orangeb bios
som garniture, commencing upon the veil in
superb coronet, is continued throughout the Co.'S
tune with artistic skill. Her veil of tulle. about
five yards in length, completely developed her,
falling to the edge of the petticoat in front and
extending the entire length of her full court
train. She carried no flowers and wore no jew
elry, except an engagement ring containing
sapphire and two diamonds.
Mrs. Folsom wore superb dress of violet sat
ill., with garnture In white faile. with crystal
lizad violet drops in pendants everywhere.
Miss Cleveland wore an exquisite Dress a com
bination of Nile green and cameo pink duchesse
satin, with silver ornaments low corsage garn-
ished with pink roses, short sleeves, demi length
gloves in light tan. She carried fan of pink
curlew feathers.
Mrs. Herot. the Presidents sister, wore
dainty costume, en- trained, of China crepe IN
roblus-egg blue. most effectively garnitnred with
rare old lace. Her flowers were La France roses.
Mrs. Manning's dress was OF white satin tlounced
aero the front with duchesse lace trimmings,
I'm .ad with sea pearls, square neck and elbow
sleeves; diamond ornaments.
Mrs. Endicott satin, with silver and
white sapphire, draped in black chantly lace;
red pompon and diamond ornaments.
Mrs. Whitney wore a bodice OF violet, with
white satin and tulle skirt trimmed with violets;
diamond ornaments.
Mrs. ViIas's dress was light blue silk, with
long train strewn with daisies Of silver front of
crystal and point lace and pearl trimming low
Eeck and elbow sleeves.
Mrs. Lamont wore an ivory-iint satin dress,
demi- train, with a panel of crystal and pearl on
the left side Of the skirt; sqnare-neck corsage
edged with crystal, and jet fringe elbow sleeves,
and a beautiful corsage bouquet of iaequeminot
roses.
Mrs. Rogers cousin Of the bride. was dressed
in a costume Of delicate cameo pink with bro
caded front.
Mrs. Cadman, relative oe the bride, wore a
white satin dress en- tran with black lace Gra-
peres.
Mrs Marmon wore a train dress of light
orange.
Miss Nelson wore handsome costume of
corn-colored satin, with oyerdress of white
tiaue lace, cut pompadeur. with low corsage and
elbow sleeves: her flowers were jacqueminot
roses.
blue trimmings
Mrs Sunderland's dress was gray satin. trimmed
with lace. long train, square neck and elbow
sleeves
The decorations of the executive mansion te-
night were of an elaborate character and. in the
language of one of the oldest employees, cit
never presented handsomer appearance" The
various public gardens in the city, and many
pripate Conservatives here and in other cities
contributed theix choicest plants and flowers
the scene. Of course. the Blue Room,
where the ceremony performed, occupied
the principal attention Of the decorators. Their
work was we'll done A stately group Of tail ex-
otto plants extended along almost the entire
south end of the room. conceaiing the windows
and the south doorway. and rising to within a
few feet of the ceiling The larger plants in
cluded eugenias and ericas, and among the
smaller ones were crotons maranthas and aspi-
dstras. The foliage plants were interspersed
with large variety of Towering plants. such
the medinella magnifca, begonias, hydrangeas
To the right and left of the main entrance from
the corridor were two groups Of towering pelar
goniums, fuchsias. orchids and palms. The CEN
ter plant in each group was the royal phoenico-
phorum zehalarum. On the right and left sides
OF the room were also two large groups o. plants
in full bloom, consisting mostly of roses,
begonias and hydrangeas. The large kentias
balmereamus in these groups, with their
long leaves, formed an arch which
stretched ALMOST across the room. In the
hearth under the east mantel was floral ar
rancement representing cheerful blazing fire.
IL was composed or the be2onia rubia and CEN
taureas The floor of the hearth was laid in
sales of coleus and althernantheras. On the mantle
above was a solid bank Of cut pansies in various
bright colors. III which was written with white
flowers the date of the occasion. June 2, 1856"
The letters bordered with black pansies,
and the edge of the mantel was formed of the
golden seliginella The west mantle sustained a
solid bank Of roses. in which none but the
choicest We're used, commencing with the deli
cate pink at the end, and growing darker and
richer towards the center. where was inter
woven in white mess and hybrid roses the moa
oeram &C F". The space Immediately under
this mantel was banked with variety of
crotons and the golden seliginellas The two
large mirrors above the mantels were draped and
/ festooned with garlands of mixed roses. The
doors leading to the room were also festooned
with heavy garlands of roses in different dis
tnct colors thin at both ends and thicker toward
the center. Over the main entrance from the
corridor a beautiful floral scroll. in which
the motto sE Plurbus Unum" was interviewer
in inmortelles. The decorations of the private
dining room, where the wedding collation. was
served. were also of an elaborate character
The main table decoration was a full rugged
threemasted ship. composed of pinks. centaurea.
roses and pansies, displaying the word
"Hymen.' 1t rested on mirror representing
a lake, the shores of which were com