The record-union., 1891-06-18
NOTABLE SOCIAL EVENT.
NuptiaIs of Dwight Henry Miller and
Celia May Simmons.
A Brilliant Affair in Social Circles
The Reception Rare Gifts
Floral Decorations.

At the residence of the brides parents,
corner of Tenth and n streets, Dwight
Henry Miller and Miss Celia May Sim
mons were last evening united in mar
riage. The groom is the eldest son of
Frank Miller, the well-known member
of the banking firm of D. Q. Mills q Co.
with which establishment he is also con-
nected), and the bride is the only daugh-
ter of DR.. and Mrs. G. L. Simmons. Both
were born and reared in this city.
The wedding was the most notable
social event that has occurred in Sacra-
mento for many years. The high posi-
ton occupied by the families, not only in
this city but in social circles in San Fran
cisco and elsewhere, and their long resi-
dence here, as well as the high esteem in
which the youthful bride and groom are
held, served to give unusual prominence
to the event.
The wedding ceremony was quiet
one, being confined to the members of
the bride and groom's families, their
relatives and immediate friends, but the
reception which followed was very
largely attended, and was really bril-
liant affair.
The handsome residence and grounds
of DR.. Simmons were completely trans
formed for the occasion into perfect
bowers of beauty. From the very en-
trance of the former, through the hall
ways, parlors, sitting room, dining room,
and even to the kitchen, the way of the
guests led through masses of floral deco
rationS, the extent and artistic arrange
ment of which were never eXcelled at
any like event in this city. The flowers
were all of the choicest varieties, and
their arrangement was the work of the
most skilled florists that could be en-
gagged. The Railways, balustrades, inches,
tireplaces, mantels, bookcases, doorways,
etc. were completely hidden under beau
tifully arranged floral designs. Most of
the flowers came from the gardens of DIR.
Simmons and friends, but the public con-
servatories, Capitol Park, State Prison
grounds and other places outside of the
city also contributed largely to the collec-
ton. Mr.. and Mrs. b. n. Bugbey fairly
stripped their garden of its lovely yucca
flowers for the occasion.
Owing to the large number of guests
invited, the grounds adjoining the resi-
dence were utilized for the purposes of
the brilliant reception which followed
the wedding ceremony. The lawn was
completely surrounded by canvas, the
interior of which was beautifully deco
rated with Oriental designs executed for
the occasion by George Boyne. A plat
form 50X30 feet was laid over the grass,
and around this were a number of orna-
mental tents fitted up with rugs, sofas
and eaSy-chairs, and each lighted by an
1ncandescent electric lamp. Rows of
similar lights were suspended over the
lawn, making the inclosure brighter than
by daylight.
Within this mammoth bower of beauty,
and growing in their natural state, We're
rows of many-hued fuchsias, climbing
honeysuckle, pomegranate trees, fragrant
roses, lilies, daisies and other flowers,
while stately lemon and orange trees,
loaded with fruit, were there to elicit the
admiration of visitors from abroad.
Adjoining this inclosure, and embrac-
ing an extensive arbor covered with
grapeVlneS, was erected another equally
as large structure of canvas, in which
were arranged the supper tables, five in
number and sufficiently commodious TO
accommodate several hundred guests.
This inclosure was also fioored, and the
walls tastefully decorated with flags,
shields, notices, etc.
Indeed, the preparations made for the
reception were simply enchanting. The
mingled odors of the fragrant flowers;
the charming effects of the artistic COM
binations of colors in the arrangement of
the decorations, heightened by the bril-
liancy of the flood of light that was
poured down from the electric lamps; the
growing plants and trees; the elegantly
furnished supper tables-all combined to
make the features of the reception of more
than usual attraction.
THE WEDDING CEREMONY
Took place at o'clock in the evening
and was very impressive. The bridal
party stood under lovely arch of flowers
in the bay window of the front parlor.
The arch reached from floor to ceiling,
and was composed of white sweet peas,
Of llxy
arranged. Neale's orchestra played
Mendelssohn's wedding March" as the
bridal party entered the parlor.
The bride wore gown of cream faille
franchise, en- traine, with garniture Of
rich point lace; ornaments, diamonds
and pearls. She carried a bouquet of
white pinks and white sweet peas.
Mrs. q. l.. Simmons, mother of the
bride, was attired in a gown of old-rose
faille franchise, en- traine, the front of
which was embroidered with white and
silver and rich white lace ornaments,
diamonds and rubies.
Miss Gertrude Miller, the maid of
honor sister OF the groom), wore white
silk crepe, decollete, with garniture of
embroidered mousseline de sole and rib
bons; no ornaments.
Miss Edith Miller, the younger sister
OF the groom, who also attended the bride
as train-bearer, wore a blue China silk
dress, with valencienneS lace.
Mrs. Frank Miller wore dress of gold
and white brocade, en- traine, with garni-
ture of old point lace and diamond orna-
ments.
DIR. G. c. Simmons, brother of the
bride, acted as groomsman.
The ceremony, which was very i'm
pressive, was performed by Rev. J. B.
Silcox, pastor of the First Congregational
Church. AS the groom placed the we'd
ding-ring upon the brides finger the or
chestra played Call Me Thine own"