The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-10-17


woman. Since she made her home in
Los Angeles she has been one of the &C
knowledged favorites in society and has
gathered about her host OF admiring
friends. The groom is the son of J. M.
Griffith, the well-known lumber man of
Southern California. Mr.. Grifith's ster
ing qualities have placed him foremost
among the leading young business men
of this city and his popularity is we'll as
sured in social circles.
The altar of the church was handsome
ly decorated with potted plants. They
were clustered in groups and formed
broad avenue leading to the sanctuary.
wall was a broad band of white chrysan-
themums with a background of constrast-
ing green. Bows OF white ribbon were
visible among the artistic arrangements.
at 8 o'clock, when the fam iar we'd
ding march from Lohengrin announced
vacant in the large edifce. The four
ushers, Mr.. Latham, Mr.. john Schu-
macher Mr.. Frank Schumacher and Mr..
w. X. Stats. led the way, then came the
maid Of honor, Miss Carrie Waddilove,
and lastly the bride resting on the arm of
her father, who during the Impressive
ceremony gave her into the keeping of
the groom, who with Capt. Banning as
best MAJ, stood at the altar.
The bride was attired in an elegant
robe of banc-Ivorie satin with train, the
bodice was cut high and adorned with
duchess lace, the lace being fashioned
into bretelles, and broad epaulets of lace
fell over the bouffans sleeves. The long
and gracefully draped veil was held in
place by a diamond sun burst, the gift of
the groom. In her hand she carried a
cluster OF white chrysanthemums.
II of yra a
exquisite creation of corn-colored bro
caoed satin. trimmed in chiffon of the
same color and Venetian lace. A bunch
of yellow chrysanthemums completed the
charming costume. Mrs. Wedemeyer, the
brides mother, was gowned in old gold
and heliotrope brocaded satin of the rich
est texture and ornamented with velvet
anu rare old duchess lace. Diamond Or
naments completed the very becoming
toilet.
The bridal party left the church to the
inspiring strains of Mendelssohn's we'd
ding march, and at so brilliant recep-
ton was held at the homo of the BRIDES
parents at S45 Alvarado street. Large
Japanese lanterns outlined the walk to
the house, and as the guests entered the
hosptable doors they were greeted with
soft strains of music from Lowinsky's
orchestra and labyrinth of beautiful
flowers. Chrysanthemums were used in
al. the rooms and the hues shaded from
golden brown into yellow and from deli
cate yellow the color was lost in great
soft blossoms of pure white. which
adorned the room where the newly mar
ried couple received the congratulations
of their many friends. The bride and
groom stood under a canopy of dainty
smilaX, the front being formed by bent
stocks of BAN boo, which were entwined
with smilaX, and over the whole white
chrysanthemums were scattered with
raln n cid o of a RI In
fell graceful loops of white ribbon. Over
the walls were delicate traceries of
smilaX. Loops OF smIlaX were festooned
in the doorways and the mantel and fire.
place were solid mass of obrysanthe-
NUNS and feathery peoples; in every
nook and corner and place of vanta y
there was wealth OF flowers. the
porches which we're sheltered by canvas,
were made most inviting with comfort
able chairs and rugs, and a generous
punch bowl afforded the guests tho pleas
ure of drinking to the happiness of the
bride and groom. The elaborate supper,
under the charge Of Christopher, was
served in a large tent connecting the
house. In here the place was indescrlb-
aply lovely.and bit of fairyland could
not have been more beautifully arranged.
The natural growth of vines and small
trees that had been enclosed enhanced
the beauty of the scene and softly shaded
lamps threw their rays over the happy
throng. The bridal table was placed in
the center of the tent, and surrounding
this wers smaller tables, each holding a
cluster of yellow chrysanthemums A
mound of these flowers graced the large
table, and in every direction and falling
over the sides were tendrils of smilax.
The wedding presents which were dis
played in q room of the second story
gave ample evidence of the high esteem
in which the bride and groom are held
bx,t ,oir
beautiful and costly. Mr.. Griffith pre-
scented his ushers with gold link sleeve
buttons AID the maid OF honor received
from the bride a pair OF gold hat pins.
Mr. and Mrs. Griffith left last night for
a wedding tour OF several weeks, and on
their return will be at home after the
first Friday in Novembe at S45 Alvafa.o
street. Early in The spring they will take
nossession of their new home on West
Twenty eighth street.