Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-07
Fiske-Wood.

The Louisville Courier-Journal has the following description of the marriage of a popular Montgomerian which occurred in that city:
 "The marriage of MT. Lawrence How ard F'iske and Miss Stella Marie Wood took place at o'clock last evening at the residence of the brides parents. MT. and Mrs. George F. Wood 1034 Fourth avenue. Although the wedding was quietly celebrated in the presence of rel ativeS and intimate friends the company was large and fashionable, as the social prominence of the brides family and the rclatives and friends who came from distance to attend necessarily brought together splendid assembage. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. Hamilton of the Warren Memorial Pres hytcrian church, who wore his ceremonial robe.
 The bride has always been noted for her personal beauty and vivacty She is a brunette of pronounced type and Of exquisite grace. Her gown was the rich est of ivory Duchess satin. The waist was round and full in fr-lt, having shoul- dcrcttes of point lace, the sleeves being to the elbow and after the prevailing style. The skirt was en train, being per fectly plain. tulle veil was worn, and clasped by the gift of the groom, which was diamond star pendant that formed q striking contrast to the brides dark eyes and hair. Her bouquet was of lilies of the valley.
 Miss Wood entered on the arm of her father al the front door of the parlor, the bridal suite being composed of the follow- ing cotere of lovely young women. The attendants were ribbon maids, who en- tered in twos and stood at various dis tances. holding the ribbons that were tied across the aisle that led to the par Tor alcove: Misses Georgia Wood and Annie Leathers Nell Farleigh and Annie Hargis, Katherine Davidson and Irma Gheens were the ribbon girls They made pretty picture in their smart frocks of white Paris muslin The skirts were Cinderella style, standing out very full in plaits. Gaping the puffed sleeves were bows of pink ribbon. They also car ried bouquets of Katherine Mermet roses tied in pink ribbon.
 Immediately preceding the bride and her father was the maid of honor Miss Mamie Wood, a younger sister of the bride. She wore pink gown, exquis- itely trimmed in cream lace, and, like the other attendants, carried pink roses.
 The groom and his best man, Mir Harry Johnson, of Montgomery, Ala, entered the room through the hall door of the back parlor. He took his bride from her father, and the other attend ants came together and formed a semi circle just back of the bridal pair The alcove in which the ceremony was per- formed was in the bay window at the left side of the room.
 The couple were married by the Epis- copal ritual, An orchestra played dur ing the ceremony.
 After the rites had been performed the bridal couple led the way to the din- ing room, where dinner was served. The brides table, conformed in it's colors to the colors worn by the bridal attendants. The cake had a vase of pink roses and was ornamented by row of tiny Cupids. Pink ribbons were effectively tied into bows around the silver candeabra At every plate was name card, with the daintiest of rice slippers attached Bon bons of pink and ice in pink roses were served. Besides the bridal party there were seated at the table Messrs. Eras- mus Force Ike Starks, Henry Wood, Fred Fske of New York, Willis Davis and Frank Stouffer.
 Among the guests from a distance were Mrs. Henry O. Fiske, mother of the groom, from Buffalo, N. r.. Mrs. w. l.. Palmer of Orlando, Fla. Mrs. Palmer wore handsome gown of yellow silk, trimmed in yellow chiffon. Mrs. Sher- man Stevens of Montgomery Ala; MT. H. c. Davidson and daughter Miss Katherine Davidson, of Montgomery, Ala, were also present.
 The presents were of silver and cut glass. Many congratulatory telegrams were received during the evening. The bride and groom left later dn the even- Ing to spend the honeymoon at the sea- shore and among the grooms relatives. The groom is native of Buffalo, N. Y., but Is secretary and treasurer of one