The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-11-07

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d IhoTnas church was converted into
a Fsf1tsbie conservatory OF rare tropical
toiiaee and vines The walls were lined
WIN rare palms and vines were used 20
a large extent in the decoration Of the
cet4lnS and the roof. which served as A
background Tor the pink and white bios
SONS used Ia the decorations. Across the
ehahcel were three lofty arches OF Gothic
dsslsh' composed Of asparagus fern,
which formed framework TO thousands
Of Bride roses and lilies The chancel rail
proper was concealed with a trellis OF
Hiles OF the valley. and two gates we're
decorated with Farieyencis fern and
white calleya. On the altar four large
vases were filled with Bucharls Amazon
lea and lilies. on each side OF the chan
eel arch groups Of draeenas. crotons and
rare dollhouse specimens were placed. be-
sides growing bushes Of Bridesmaid roses.
In the pulpit "a century-old palm was
placed. and around the sides were gar
lands Of orchids and maldenhair ferns,
with changing CRATES of Farleyencis fern
a. d drapery. At each end OF the pews
was placed a huge floral fianbeau ten
feet high, surmounted by fairy palm
and embellished with pink and white
roses. Holding the torches IN position and
entwinlng the slaves were ribbons OF
white and pink satin. tied in bows and
draped TO the floor.
At the home OF the bride the decora-
lions were unique as 10 scheme and color
Pink tlnts predominated. Palms were
largely used in the decoration Of the hail.
and were SO grouped In banks of chrysan-
themums as TO transform the nave 10 the
appearance OF an area OF courtyard
garden. The marble trellis of the stair
case was drapcd with Foliensia ferns,
banked with pink and yellow chrysanthe-
NUNS and edged with roses of deeper
tint. In the reception room row OF tall
South American tree ferns over sd years
of age were arranged In front of all the
windows facing Madison avenue. Five Of
these tree ferns were used as canopy
from which was suspended a bell OF lilies
OF the valley eight feet In circumference,
under which the couple received the
guests hidden 10 the breakfast The din
Ing room was decorated largely in pink
and white lilies OF the valley and eNquis-
tie orchids. which were brought expressly
from Blenheim the ducal seat The
brides table. which was laid for eighteen
covers, was banked through It's entire
length with lilies OF the valley and white
orchids The tables for the guests were
decorated with lilies and pink orchids.
The gown worn by Mrs. Vanderbilt at
the wedding was also by Donovan. 1t is
Of sky-blue satin, Of exquisite texture.
The skirt is full gored. cut long at the
back and Is severely plain save for a two
inch wide border az brown Russian sable.
with which u is trimmed. The bodice Is
cut With "a tIght-fttiug coat, scanned back.
terminating in two fun box pleats reach
ing e. some six inches below the waist
line. separating 20 show two narrow
bands Of sable. The bridesmaids were
sgowned In pure white satin. with broad
efr.fios Of skv-blue satin. They wore hats
Of rovai blue velvet. broadly trimmed
with fun gathered. hall shaped crown
cncircIed with a steel blue satin ribbon.