The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-22
A BRILLIANT MARRIAGE.
The Bride Lineal Descendant OF Gen.
MOultrle-The Groom also Il Descend
ant of IL Historical kerShaW Family.

EDITOR MANNING T1MEs:-I It was our good
fortune to be present at the brilliant mar
riage of Mr. Jno. Cantey, Of Atl:nt:!, Ga,
formerly Of Camden, S. g., to Miss Nora,
the beautiful and accomplished daughter Of
Capt. and Mrs. A. Moultrie Braiistord. Of
Fulton The marriage Was sOlemnlZed at
st. Marks Episcopal church, Wednesday cr-
ering, the 18th inst, Rev. Jno. Kershaw, OF
Sumter, officiating.
The bridal party arrived at the church Mt
half past six o'clock, where larSr and Sc
! lect assemblage of friends were waiting to
witness the tying Of tue sliken cord that
would bind two hearts together. Tho church
was beautifully decorated with the choicest
flowers OF the season. Large testoons hung
| in graceful profusion, shedding thelr fra
GRANGE On all around. The bridal party,
consisting OF ten couples, entered the church
with graceful step to the inspiring strains
of Mendelsohns wedding march, rendered
by the highly accomplished Mrs. John &.
Manning and proceeded to the clmncel,
forming en- both sides, presenting truly
lovely and imposing picture. Lastly enter
ed the groom with his lovely bride. la front
of the chancel was an arch of flowers from
which suspended the emblematic horse shoe.
Under this beautiful design the Rev slr.
kershaw, in the solemn and impressive car-
emony of the Episcopal church, pronounced
the happy couple nan and wife. At seven
o'clock q reception was given by the parents
Of the bride at their handsome residence,
and for several hours mirth and pleasure
relgned supreme Many admiring friends
also called to extend TO the young couple
their kindest wishes. a bountiful table was
spread with delicscies of every description,
and was sumptuously enjoyed by all. The
bride received many handsome and costly
presents.
There were great many ladies present,
with elegant costumes but not being an e1-
pert in the art of describing ladies costumes
will not attempt to do more than to give q
brief description of the dresses Worn by the
bride and her maids.
The bridal couple on entering the church
We're preceded by Misses Annie Bral!stord
and Euma Cantey as best girl and first
bridesmaid respectively. The former wore
embroidered muslin, cherry surah sash,
silver ornaments; the latter wore white china
silk, silver ornaments.
| The brides costume was of white BRO
caded silk, en- train, medecl style, Veil fas-
tened with sprays Of orange blossoms,
pearls and moonstoues.
Miss Rosa Cantey, of Camden, with .Ar:
A. NJ Brailsford, Jr., white cashmere, red
surah sash.
Miss Mamie Richardson with Mr.. White,
Of Atlanta Ga, white striped silk, satin
trimmings.
Miss Mamie Cantey, of Ala, with Mr.. H.
B. Richardson, Jr white gros grain silk,
dotted tulle drapelies, exquisite pearl orna-
ments.
Miss Sallie Gregg, of Mars Bluff, with
MIR. c. j. Shannon, of Camden, white china
silk, gold ornaments, simple and elegant.
Miss Fannie Brailsford, of Richmond,
Va, with DR.. P. NJ. Selley, white dotted en-
broidered muslin, silver ornaments.
Miss Ria Brock with Mr.. C. 7. Richard
son, of Columbia, white costume richly
trimmed with white brocaded silk, stylish
and becoming, diamond ornaments.
Miss Naomi Broughton with Capt. A. L.
Lesesne, white cashmere and rich silk trim
mings, very tasteful.
Miss Caro- Belser with Mr.. Henry Nc
Laurin. nuns yelling and white satin trim
pings OF swans down.
Miss Mary DuBose Of Ala, with Mr.. Lu-
clan Brailstord white tricot a Ia grek, silver
embroidered borders, necklace daisies of
silver.
The young couple will leave for their
home in few days. The groom is a rising
young business man of Atlanta, Ga, and q
SOD Of Maj E. B. Cantey, of Camden. Both
the young people are highly connected in
this State. The bride is one of the most
popular young ladies in this section. She
has always been considered a great beauty
and favorite. She belongs to one Of our
Oldest and best families, being grcat-great-
granddaughter of Gen. William Moultrie,
of Revolutionary fame.
Thus ended one of the most pleasant
events, which viii long be remembered by
all who had the pleasure to participate.
April II, 1891. SPECTATOR.