New-York tribune., 1895-10-27
THE DUCAL WEDDING.
PLANS FOR THE MARRIAGE OF THE DUKE
OF MARLBOROUGH AND MiSs CoN-
srELO VANDERBILT

,-,,o -, ,,o details of the wedding OF Miss Con-
suelo Vanderbilt and the Duke Of MARLBOROUGH are
not decided uopn there is good authori'S ioi '"7
that Miss Vanderbilt has chosen az nel
maids Miss Morton. the eldest daughter VI '.'"o
and Mrs Levi p. Morton; Miss Marie M,"'."op'
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan "I"'rtop' my
Miss Kittle Duer daughter OF Mr. ana Mrs' "'i
lam D,er. Miss EVELYN Burden. eldest daughter oil
Mr. and Mrs l. Townsend Burden; Mss DAISY ro9-'
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. William POST ana heee
Of Mrs Frederick W. Vanderbilt; MISS Juna 'as'
daughter OF Colonel and Mrs. William Jay Siis'
Elsa Bronson. daughter Of Mr. ana Mrs'
Bronson and Miss May Goele; daughter OF Nj.
and Mrs Ogden Goelet. There VIII De no Hlai4 y.
honor These young women are to wear gowns o.
white satin made with wide grdes ana sashes oi
skv-blue satin ribbon. The costumes VIII be rlch
In effect though made plainly. II mas no. Oe.''
definitely decided but the skirts will prooAply Dc
made short length and be absolutely WITHOUT u"'7
ming Of any kind. while the bodices VIII De en-
bellished with chiffon. They will wear Cams
borough hats OF deep blue velvet turned up directy
in front and dressed with six large ostrich plumes
pale blue the exact shade Of the sashes Inc 4ui'
gathered bell-shaped crown Will be encircied win
the sky-blue satin ribbon. which Will De hhisheu
on the right side with rosette Of pae-blue satin
chiffon Large bows Of sky-blue satin rloooh VIII
adorn the turned-up brims in the back
The bouquets to be carried by the eight brides
maids have vet 10 be selected. The young women
will probably wear the souvenirs which are TO De
presented to them by the young bridegroom. JUST
what these keepsakes will be is still 4 mystery.
THE BRIDAL ROBE.
Mss Vanderbts bridal robe which was designed
in Paris and fitted here. will be OF cream white
satin, trimmed with lace, copied after that wnich
adorned the wedding gowns of Mrs vanderbilt the
brides mother and her maternal grandmotner'
Mrs Desha smith The lace, which was made in
Brussels especially for the gown. combines the
patterns known point d'Angleterre and point APP
pque The entire front Of the skirt will be
founced with the lace. and the right side Will
be a trail OF orange blossoms The corsage, made
high with full sleeves to the elbow, Will be
draped in front with chiffon, gathered in ample
folds from the high stock collar 10 the belt and
covered with the lace. On the left shoulder VIII be
worn spray OF orange blossoms. while almost COW
erlng the full sleeves Will be three revers Of the
lace The veil VIII be of Brussels net which VIII
orange blossoms. II is unlikely that Miss Wander
bit viii wear any jewels in her veil. but one or
two JeHeled ornaments may be worn on the cor
The veil Will fall well over the court train,
which Will be Of white satin five yards in length
the regulation length prescribed IOr the presehta-
ton at the Court OF St James This train. which
viii fall from the shoulders in double box peats.
extending the entire length, will be bordered down
both sides and across the lower edge with two
inch wide embroidery Of pears and silver repre-
sentnS rose leaves, tied together at intervals with
the Duke Of Mariborcughs best man will be his
cousin Gvor Churchill Guest. who has been in this
country several weeks. ana accompanied the Duke
on his recent visit to keniueky ana the south
The Duke yesterday completed his list Of ushers and
Their names are Hamilton Wilkes Cary Herbert d.
Robbins. Richard r. Wilson, ,tr.. Brockho.st Cut
acquainted with nearly every man and woman VINO
has any claim 10 nigh social position in New-f ork
Church. the morning Of Wednesday November
g. the guests will be- for the most part recognize
by the ushers. and by them escorted TO seats The
Duke Of MARLBOROUGH Will entertain the men whom
ne has chosen to serve as ushers, and Jew Oh me
men whom he has socially since his arrival
here last August: at dinner which he will giye
some evening this week Al o'clock last ngni
De given the Plaza Hotel Or at one Of the fash
onabe clubs. IL Is understood that the Duke will
but just what the design will be or the kind Of
jewels in them. the young bridegroom-elect re-
fuses to divuge.
THE CEREMONY IN ST. THOMAS'S
Several thousand invitations have been issued for
the ceremony at the church (which will be per-
formed by Bishop Potter assisted by Bishop Little
john. OF the Protestant Episcopal Diocese Of Long
Island and the rector OF 81. rhomas's. the Rev.
Or. John Wesley Brown. The Invitations to the
reception and breakfast which follow at the new
home OF Mrs. Vanderbilt the brides mother, at
Madison-ave. and Seventy-second-str Will be Inn
tied to the very intimate friends OF the bride, the
bridegroom and Mrs. Vanderbilt. The marriage
ceremony will be according 10 the ritual OF tne
Protestant Episcopal Church. and viii be preceded
by an elaborate musical programme especially ar
ranged for the occasion by Walter Damrosch, VINO
will conduct his orchestra o. sixty pieces Inc
orchestra viii be stationed in the small gallery
on the nOrth side OF the chancel George William
Warren will preside at the organ and Toulmin
VIII be the harpist
Arrangements have been made with the police for
handling the crowds thdt are expected 70 mock 10
the neghbOrhOOd OF Flfth-ave. and Fifty-third-st.
and Madison-ave. and Seventy-second-st on the day
OF the wedding and IL will be a difficult task FOR
any man or woman not armed with the proper
invitation card pass through the police lines.
Every precaution VIII be taken TO prevent repe-
tltlOn OF The which were witnessed at Grace
Church on the occasion OF the marriage of Miss
COrnel.a Martin. daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. Bradley
Martin. to the Earl OF Craven In April, 1893.
BEAUTIFUL DECORATIONS PLANNED.
The decorations at the church will be beautiful,
but there Will not be a very elaborate display
either in the chancel or at the home Of Mrs. Var
derbnt who VII insist upon r.ch and tasteful
decoration.
Mrs. Vanderbilts gown for the wedding and recep-
ton Will be OF sky-b satin, made perfectly plain
sable fur The costume Will oe made with tight
fitting coat. scanned back. and open boufttnt vest
Of white silk mu.i. embroidered with pearls. sea
green in color the design being small vine, the
leaves Joined together with a IeLcate tracery or
silver SABLE lace and embroidery vii. be used -
ennbelsh the jacket. The small tOque 70 match the
costume viii De OF blue. trimmed with sdbles and
borough and his bride will pass the early days OF
the honeymoon AT Oakiale. near lsip, Long Island,
william X. Nanderbalts country place.
ORA WING ROOM err RECEPTTON
The Drawing Room Club gave its first reception
for ,bf- vaar in the parors OF the Windsor Hotel