The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-05
SOME NOTABLE WEDDINGS
Marriage of Mr.. William b. Wheelock
and Miss Emma Murray Ayres.
Seymour Jacobs Nuptials-M Matinee Music
ale-Mrs. Reese's Party-Various
Social and Personal Notes.

One of the most beautiful weddings ever
given in this city was that of Miss Emma
Murray Ayres. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
L. s. Ayres and Mr.. William Barker Wheel
ock, of Chicago. which took place at the
elegant family residence on North Della
ware street. The wedding was very quiet.
only q very few of Mr.. and Mrs. Ayres's
most intimate friends being hidden
to the ceremony, which took place
at z o'clock. At the appointed hour q
stringed orchestra played the wedding
march. Mrs. Ayres and son Frederick en-
tered the d-rswinR-rOOm first, followed by
the attendants and the bride with her
father. Miss Georgia Maxwell was maid
of honor. and the brides sister. Miss Kate
Ayres. the bridesmaid. Mr.. l.. G.. Pardee. of
Chicago, acted as best man. and Nh. Ever
ett Wilson, of Chicago, as groomsman. When
they came to the swell window the
groom took his bride ana Rev. Joseph A.
Church. pronounced the ceremony. Tho
dra winR-rOOmw WAS exquisitively decorated.
The curtains In the window were festOOned
with smilaX. and across the top were
strands of smilax, making q narrow can
opy, which was friDged with white carna-
tlons and lined with pendant Roman hya-
cinths. AT the back and at either side were
palms and ferns. The mantels were filled
with delicate ferns. vines, hyacinths ana
lilies. making y fragrant and effective set
ting for the party. The bride wore q magnIf-
icent gown of corded ottoman silk. simply
fashioned, with q bertha of broad duchesse
lace. Her veil was held by pearl pins and
orange blossoms and her jewels were pearls.
She carried q bunch of Niphetos roses.
Miss Max wells gown was of green bengal.
inc with short sleeves and trimmings Of
velvet. She carried La France roses and
wore the brides gift. O crescent OF pearls.
Miss Kate Ayres wOre q dainty gown Of
Nile green silk and white chiffon, and car
ried white carnations. Mrs. Ayres wore q
rich costume of dove gray silk. with sleeves
of blue. gray and silver brOcade, and duch-
esse lace. Mrs. George Whceiock. of Chi.
oag0. who assisted. wore q handsome gown
or black silk and lace. combined artistlcal-
ly with orange satin and Jet. After con-
CALCULATIONS had been extended an elabor-
ate wedding supper was served. All the
guests were seated at one long table. Its
decoration was rich and tasteful. In the
center WAS q long piece of roses and maiden
glass, filled with white roses. The can
dies, in silver candelabra, had silver
shades. and at each plate was q
souvenir bow of broad white satin ribbon;
on one end was the name OF the guest and
on the other the date of the event. Thrust
through the knot were two white roses or
carnations. Above the center of the table
was the chandelier, with its myriad lights
wound with smilax. Miss Ayres has been
one of the prominent young society women,
and has many warm friends, and the
high regard in which she is
held is testified to by the many
valuable gifts which she received.
The groom's gift was an exquisite en-
ameled pin. set with diamonds and pearls.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wheelock left last night for
an extended trip through the south. When
they return Mr.. Wheelock will 60 into
business with Mr.. Ayres. They will reside
With Mr.. and Mrs. Ayres for the present,
and cards will be issued to-day for Q large
reception by MIR. and Mrs. Ayres in their
honor. The only guests present from out
of town were Mr.. and Mrs. George Whee-
lock of Chioooo