The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-29
Welded AT ST. PAUL'S.
MISS GwATKIN AND Mr.. cURTLER'
A Beautiful Marriage soiemni2ed mt the
Historic Edincc-The Groom an hnghsh-
man-Reception to the Bridal Party.

BEAUTIFUL wedding ceremony was solemn
tied at II. pauls Episcopal church last even
inc NJ o o'clock. when Miss Mamie McClel-
land Gwatkin became the bride Of Mr.. Fred
,riok Lewis Curtler. The sacred edifce was
thronped with most fashionable congrega-
don. The pretty gowns and animated faces
a. tie fair Virginia women. with betting
background Of broadcloth. created a scene OF
lovelness. and it was indeed beautiful when
the bridal party stood at chancel rail Ind lis
tened 20 the vows of bride and groom.
IL was lut "a few minutes after Q O'Clock
when the grand larmonies OF the wedding
March echoed throughout the church. aud IN
3 moment the party entered First the Two
little tower girls then tho ushers. the grooms-
men and bridesmaids. the maid of honor and
the bride with her uncle. Mr.. William Il.
Biackford. Of Baltimore. AZ the chancel she
was met bv the groom and best man mr. +.
evils Marshall. Jr Of Washington ana the
troths were phghted before Rev; Dr. doAn DE-
Newton rector Of Monumental church' AS
sisted bv Rev. R. Il. Williams. assistant rec
tor Of ST. Pauls.
ruF BRIDE.
Aftertbe ceremony a reception 20 the bridal
,oartv and relatives was tendered Dy DTS;
Ewatkfn IL her home. No. lOlt east hIoAo
street on the II 20 Norfolk ana western
train Mr.. and Mrs. Curter departed ioT Va
turai Bridge They viii visit several OF tne
fashiopable summer resorts North. ana san
on the Etruria July 18th for England.
The bride was appareied ia a beautiful gown
Of white Sicilinu possessing princess effects,
md Hastily trimmed with white point lace.
The mist-hke veil of tu.lo was caught upon
the shapey head by "a diamond star. She
also wore a necklace and earrings OF dla-
mOnds al the gifts OF the groom. A large
bouquet of bridal roses was carried. Inc
lrde the lovely daughter of Mrs. Mary l.
Gwatkn and TIE late Charles A. Gwatkn.
She is q young lady OF rare personal accom-
rishments possesses many cultured tastes
and by her charms of mind and heart has won a
host ( friends who wish for her the acme OK
happiness in her home beyond the sen.
The maid OF honor Miss Lizzie Gwatkn. a
handsome young lady of the brunette type
fud sister OF the bride wore gown OF white
br0caded satin trimmed with duchess lace.
size carried American beauties
The GROOM.
The groom is the youngest son Of the late
Rev. L. c. Curtler. of Beverly House
Worcester. England. He has resided IN this
country about Six years. a farm near Wash
{netou owned by him. has occupied most OF
hs attention. lio recently inherited the
family estate which has descended from
several generations and which Is one of the
most beautiful 10 Worcester. Il Is 8 typical
English Homestead. and is but few hours
run out If London
SIR. Curter Is q cultured young man, very
popular in Washington. where be is we'll
known. and has made many friends IN this
city Though English in thought. his visit
20 this country has given him many American
ideas. and his residence with his fair bride on
lis native heath will be a life Of complete
happiness 10 both.
THE BRIDESMAIDS.
The bridesmaids. attending with the
eroOmsmen in couples. followed the ushers
hey were attired IN gowns OF white chiffon
with satin ribbon and the soft meshes of a
tule veil fell from their heads. These wells
were held by little wreaths Of pink roses. and
iell softly behind the wearer. The young
ladies, VINO are vi ell known as beauties. car
ried La France roses, and were as follows:
Miss Iillio Tu.ney. Miss Rosalie Smith,
Miss Nellie Parker Miss Emile Cussons,
Miss Margaret Yates, Miss Maudo l.. stokes.
Washington.
The two dainty little flower girls who pre-
eeded the ushers we're clad ia costumes of the
Same material as the bridesmaids, and were
little Miss Alleue Stokes and little Miss Nan
ME Marshall
The groOmsmen were;
DR.. Charlie plackford rutherford Rose,
Franklin stearn nsH Benjamin BlaeEfoTd,
Felix II. smith, Robert Blackford.
Richmond. Stanton.
The ushers were
William j. Jordan. r. Taylor Harris.
Charles Williams. GrnysOn b. Burruss
THOSE PRESENT
Mr. aud Mrs James Gwatkin. New York,
heliotrore satin and chiffon; Mr. and Mrs G.
Otey Gwatkin. Boston elegant gown OF
thread lace and diamonds Mr. b. Lewis
Backiord. Washington. Or. benjamin Black
ford. StsuutOni Mr. and Mrs. T. Lewis Mar
shall Washington pink brocaded satin;
Miss Mary B1arshall. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
r. Stokes. beautiful costume of ivory
satin and duchess lace. Master Charles =
Stokes, Jr., IN a white flannel sailor suit
Mrs A. s. Stokes, handsome black silk;
Messrs. A. y. Stokes. Jr. and r. ID. Stokes;
Mrs Mary l. Gwatkin. black faille: Miss
Bette Blsckford. black lace and pearls Mrs.
Stephen Putney. white silk and chifion Miss
F.ossie Talbot, green satin point lace and
diamonds, Mrs. Richard WOrthington we'd
ding gown of white satin; Mrs. Y. NJ. Roddy,
black silk and lace; Miss Koddy. white silk
Mrs Rec Watkins. pink crepe dc chine NJ.
q Blackford Gwatkin, of Norfolk and Mr..