The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1893-05-04
STEPHENS MANNING.
Happily Welded ON Last
Thursday Evening.
THEY LEFT ON A BRIDAL TOUR.
The Floral Decorations of the ParlOr
Were Elaborate and Artistically
Beautiful.

A EAPPY wedding took place last Thurs
day evening, at s o'clock, at the residence
OF the BRIDES mother, Mrs. Kate Manning,
on Washington Avenue. The contracting
parties were Mr.. Charles P. Stephens and
Miss Irene May Manning. 1t was a quiet
affair, only few friends and the imme-
date family being present.
The parlor presented beautiful scene
in its elaborate and artistic floral decora-
tons, so intelligently planned and arranged
by Mr.. James Hilhurn, assisted by Mrs.
Hilburn, Mrs. Joe Austin, Mrs. Kate Man.
ming and Mr.. Ed Manning. Just inside
the center door of the parlor, leading from
connecting room, was broad arch of
white, deeply. borlered with evergreens.
The arch reached from the floor to the
ceiling, while suspended from the centre of
the arch was large bell of snowballs. On
either side Of the arch was horse shoe of
red and white roses. In rear of the sus-
pended hell, was a magnificent bouquet of
| roses while ivy entwined the sides of the
arch in serpentine lengths. The space on
the floor, inside vf the arch, was thickly
bestrewed with shattered petals Of snow
balls. A few feet from the door in the
connecting room, in full view, was a screen
OF white, trimmed with evergreens and at
the base and top were spread blue and red
fan screens On the right side of the arch
was large picture OF the groom ard on
the left large picture of the bride. In
the center of the parlor, four poles, were
erected some two ard half feet apart,
entwined with ivy asd eVergreens. and in
terspersed with flowers, while in the center
was suspended lamp with red shade. On
table beneath rested bouquet of flowers.
room, garlands of evergreens swung. The
mellow lights of number of lamps gave
decided charm to the entire scene.
1t was under such enchanting and lovely
surroundings as these that the happy couple
took their places under the arch, beneath
the huge bell of snowbals, while the in.
spring music of the Wedding March fell
upon listening ears, as Mrs. Leila Grist
touched the keys OF the organ.
The bride was dressed 10 cream alba
tross, trimmed with white ribbon and lace.
She carried in her hand bouquet of lilies
of the valley, maiden hair ferns and carna.
ton roses, tied with white ribbon. The
groom wore the conventional black.
There they stood, handsome couple
confronted by the minister, Rev. W. D.
Anderson, who, in & n impressive manner,
performed the ceremony that made them
man and wife.
Congratulations followed and refresh.
ments were served. Then the happily
welded couple were driven in a carriage to
! the depot and took the 9 o'clock north.
bound train on bridal tour.
| The bride is beautiful brunette Of
| pleasing manners and amiable disposition,
and will prove help meet, indeed, to the
worthy gentleman with whom she has
linked her destiny.
The groom is successful business man,
popular and esteemed, and deserves all the
good fortune that happy welded life may
bring
A number of useful and elegant bridal
presents were received.
The journal extends its best wishes and
warmest congratulations.
- ~--