The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-12-11
PRETTY WEDDING.
The Marriage of Miss Fanny Lawson
10 Nr. William ID. Wilson. HeccIn-
hcr 4. 1850.


Der 4, 1889.
Last Wednesday eveuing, December 4, 1850,
in the attractive home, nesting beneath trail
Ing vine and ever living tree, surrounded
by budding Hover and ripcning fruit, where
per!umed air bore sweet Incense from happy
hearts. was celebrated one Of the most happy
events that ever occur In any household. Mr..
William D. Wilson, and Miss Fanny Law
son were married in the Prcsby terian church
by Rev. J. Lowric Wilson, d. ID.
The brilliant lights, the handsome decora-
ons ana das rns grt nd G%' who d
sembled to witness the interesting ceremony,
gave the church an air Of beauty and splen-
dor. AT the appointed time true and faith
full lover came 10 claim the bride who would
crown him with her richest blessing, Brides
maids and bridesmen came tOlend their kind
ly offices, and all went happily and cheerily.
but long before the appointed time, every seat
in the building was occupied. When the
| wedding party arrived. each couple marched
| to the front of the pulpit and took position OH
| tracting parties were TO stand.
| Miss Nellie Hill, whose beauty OF person and
grace OF manner never fail to win the admira-
organ and rendered "Wagner's Greeting to
tho Bride" in q most exquisite manner while
tho wedding party took their places In the or.
der In which they are named:
Mr.. w. Hovey Smith,
Mr. Lee T. Miller,
| Mr.. Andrew Il. Edwards,
! Mr.. William T.. Hill.
Miss Kate Marshall, Mr.. MaeD Cater,
! Miss Jodie Russell, MIR. J. II. Glenn,
Miss Leila Quarles, Mr.. a. Mason DuPre,
Miss Jennie DELPHI Mr.. George Penny,
Miss Agnes Quarles, Mr.. Robert l.. Mabry,
Miss Edna Tusten, DIR. S. g. Thomson,
Miss Emma Wilson, Mr. James NJ. Lawson,
Miss Willie Moore. Mr.. S. Jenner Link.
Maids OF Honor:
Miss Mary E. Penney,
\ Miss Nell Sign,
Bride and Groom. "
brocaded petticoat, waist and train Of satin
with trimmings of Duchess lace.
The bridesmaids and bridcsmen on either
side, with the bride and groom beneath the
floral bell which hung from floral arch, made
a tableau Of beauty which was pleasing to the
eye, and all that heart or soul could wish.
DR.. J. Lowre Wilson read the marriage Ger.
emony as laid down in the Methodist ritual
and When the lovers had been obligated. the
Reverend Doctor asked divine blessing upon
i those whom he had just Joined together in
the holy estate Of matrimony.
| The bridesmaids and brideSmen, and o few
guests, were then received at the home Of the
bride, where preparation had been made for
q large company, but because OF the illness o
the brides mother, nearly all the invitations
had been recalled.
i Handsome men and pretty women lent
their presence, while all were happy, with
not single thought 10 mar the pleasure
or the evening, except lHc TetnclIlOTauceO Ol tilt
serious Illness of the hos, who was so recently
thrown upon bed Of affiiction, and who was
then lying so near the mystic river that sht
might almost hear the waters OF the ever
flowing tide.
A rich display Of the most splendid brida
| presents WAS notable.
Tie supper table was laden with all the del
icacies that could please the eye or tempt TIT
appetite.
When the supper was finished the cuttin;
OF The brides cake was an interesting scene
Miss Willie Moore cut the ring; Mr.. Rober
: l.. Mabry secured the bachelor button for hi
own special use.
4 Happy hearts were never bound by silkcr
COZ dS in faircr weather in December. Tht
: day.waS' as delightful as an October day and tn
moonlight night was just cool enough to b.
bIacing and healthlul.
All the bridcsmen and bridesmaids who at
tend weddings are unmarried.
Is there any law on the subject? If not
why is 1t that no married friend takes par
In the most important OF all ceremonies
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