The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-11-18

by relatives. The bride, gueenl,
brunette, looked extraordinaril,
beautiful 10 wedding robe of whit'
Duchess satin, with a small puff o
satin at the hem of the skirt, and {
deep bertha Of point lace encirclins
the round cut bodice. On her lef
shoulder she wore a pretty bunch o.
chrysantbemums and orange bios
SONS The soft bridal veil was held
by diamond hair pin, the gift oil
| Mr.. Isaac Wise. The bouquet was
hof lilies Of the valley and bridal
roses. Miss Sarah Marks wore d
Partisan costume of white silk gauze
crepe, garni!ared with lace and pink
wild roses. The bridesmaids were
dressed alike. in white crepe de
chine, and each wearing different
colored garland of roses around the
neck. Mrs. Ferdinand Marks was
attired in a handsome dark blue
embossed velvet costume, trimmed
in white lace. Noted among the
guests were Mrs. l.. Sokolosky and
Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. White, of Alb
beville, and Mrs. Erwann, the blind
godmother of the groom, now over
80 years of age, too feeble to venture
out, but who risked her comfort to
be present at the wedding, one of
the most magnificent of the year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wise left for tour of
the north before going to their fu-
ture home at Abbeville. On Sunday
before the wedding, the brides at
tendants were entertained at supper
at the Marks res idence.
The Times Democrat makes men
tion in its Society Notes as follows !:
The Synagogue was the scene of
large and brilliant assemblage on
Wednesday evening, which gathered
there to witness the marriage of
Miss Olivia Marks, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Ferdinand Marks. and Mr..
Eli Wise, OF Abbeville. The grand
old edifice was gorgeously decorated
with large palms. plants and garlands
ofevergreens. The altar was bank
ed with ferns and white chrysanthe.
NUNS, and garlands of smilax and
chrysanthemums were twined about
the chandeliers. The young couple
stood under a canopy formed Of
evergreens and white chrysanthe.
NUNS, of a large size. which were
sent from California for the occasion. |
At the top Of the canopy were two
white doves nesting in delicate green |
fern leaves. Dr.. Leucht performed
the ceremony. AS the notes of the |
march from lie Prophet" pealed |
from the organ the bridal party en-
tered the church, preceded by the |
ushers.
The bridesmaids wore lovely |
gowns of white crepe de chine, trim
med elaborately with flowers, and |
carrying bouquets to match. The |
maid Of honor, Miss Sarah Marks,
walked alone. She looked remark
ably handsome in beautiful gown
OF white silk gauze, over satin, and
trimmed elaborately with pink wild
roses. She carried a bunch of the
same flowers. The bride entered
with her father. They proceeded to
the altar, where the groom with his
best man, Mr.. Ike Wise, awaited
her. The lovely bride was regally
handsome 10 her elegant robe Of
white duchess satin, made en- train,
with a low,cut bodice and large,
puffed sleeves. The corsage was
finished with bertha of elegant
pointe d'Alencon lace. Her veil of
illusion was fastened to her rich |
brown hair with diamond feur de
lis, and hung iu gracefold folds to
the hem of her gown. She carried a
large trailing bouquet of lilies Of the
valley, smilax and maidenhair ferns.
After the ceremony there was all
elegant reception held at the resi-
dence of the brides parents, whore
an elegant pavilion was erected for
the occasion. The entire house was |
transformed into tropical garden.
In every conceivable place were
groups of huge palms and plants
The mantle shelves and cabinets