The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-07
Vanderbilt MARLBOROUGH
The Most Notable Wedding Of the
Present Century.
UNION OF WEALTH AND TITLE
An Imposing Ceremony at St. Thomas
Church-Thc Bridal Gown q Poem.
Elegant Wedding Gifts-Unsur.
passed Floral Decorations.

New York, Nov. 6.-1he marriage to.
day of Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt and
the Duke of Marlborough blends the
two families OF Vanderbilt and Church
i'll. the first for half a century being
symbolic or American wealth. enter
prise and social distinction, the latte,
recognized as one of the first and
proudest families of England. The
bride of today Is the daughter OF Will
Liam X. Vanderbilt, the second son OF
Commodore William H. Vanderbilt
The Duke of Marlborough is the ninth
to bear that title to which he succeeded
on the death of his father, who him.
self chose wife from this side of the
Atlantic by marrying the widow OF
Louis Hamersley, Of New York.
The Wedding Ceremony.
The wedding ceremony today was
performed in st. Thomas church, in
upper Fifth avenue. The ceremony be-
gan at noon, precisely as arranged
and was all over an hour later. 1t was
brilliant show, to which the elaborate
floral decorations of the church, the
l.chly-dressed assemblage of guests
and every de,,ail OF the programme con-
tribwsed. The wedding was announced
as enc of the most brilliant ever wit
messed on this side of the Atlantic. and
~ was. l'Ht very WuitS anu uOIIlG
OF the Gothic interior of the church
edlfice were literally hidden from view
beneath the immense floral strands of
bulbs and blossoms, intermingled with
asparagus fern, while the deep chancel
was banked high with a rich profusion
of beautiful ascension and eucharistic
lilies, roses in many vartties, chrysan-
themuns, azalias and palms.
ShOrtly after the church was opened
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gan to pour in. The ushers bestirred
seat. The six gentlemen acting in
this capacity were Hamilton Weeks
Cary. Francis Brockholst Cutting, Reg
inald Ronalds, Richard T. Wilson, jr.,
Herbert Robin and Romaine Bald
win. The ushers wore frock coats,
trousers of light gray with a thin
black stripe. They were distinguished
by boutonnieres of lilies Of the valley
and in their scarfs were to be seen
the handsome diamond pins given to
them by the Duke of Marlborough.
The Bridal Gown.
Miss Vanderbilt's gown was q poem
in cream satin tulle, point d'Angleterre
and point Applique lace. The skirt was
the floor, save where the long train
of five yards In measurement swept
the floor. The waist was high necked
with very full sleeves, close Hitting be-
low the elbow. and reaching over the
hand in the shape of gauntlet. The
front of the gown was made Of lace
stripes. frills and iounces, inter-
mingled with half hidden wreaths and
garlands OF orange blossoms. The
waist was a mass of chiffon and crepe
waves, arranged gracefully with
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handsome lace fell over the sleeves
from the shoulders to the elbow.
The train was a marvel and in itself
was as handsome as q piece Of tapes
try. 1t shimmered forth in box pleats.
seed pearls and silver galloon. The
border was an exquisite framing of
silver and white and 1t shone with rare
splendor. 1t seemed to cast q circle
Of light about the bride. The design
within the border was punches of rose
leaves tied with lovers knot. The
great veil was of the finest and daint-
lest OF brussels net and fastened to the
regal coiffure by tiara of orange
blooms. Miss Vanderbilt was the re-
cipient of many beautiful and valuable
wedding presents. Her mother has
given her a large string Of magnificent
pearls that once belonged to the EN-
press Catherine of Russia. ring with
an emerald and diamond setting and
a travelling case with toilet articles Of
dull gold.
The Dukes Presents.
The Duke of Marlborough has made
q number of beautiful presents. chief
among which Is q girdle of gold, set
with diamonds. Mr.. w. X. Wander
bilt, jr., has given his sister a quartet
moon solidly set with diamonds. Her
brother Harald has given her q cir
clet Of diamonds to be worn on the
head
Among the other presents were: A
turquoise and diamond marquise ring,
Miss Katherine Duer; blue enamel
watch set with diamonds, the Hon,
1vor Guest: a ring set with sapphire
and diamonds, Mr.. Perry Belmont; a
golden mesh purse with a circular fas-
tenirg Of gold set with diamonds, Mrs.
William Astor; vinaigrette Of crystal
with diamond settings, Mr.. r. T. Will
son, jr.; an old Spaniard fan, Miss
Morton; fan Of lace with pearl sticks
and vatican medallions set in lace, Mr..
and Mrs. William A. Duer: a silver
repousse plate, Mrs. Richard Irwin; q
silver loving cup, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Jacob Astor; an antique silver box, Mr..
Peter Goelet Gerry; a sevres cup. Mr..
Jules Vatable: o Louise XVI. table,
with Roman garlands and
Miss Cadwalader; and a
pendant heart, encrusted with dia-
monds, Miss May Goelet.