Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-19
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from the left Of the pulpit. Meeting under
a bower OF palms. they crossed over AMI
proceeded up the side aisles. followed by
the other attendants, 10 meet The Pride
at the door.
Following the first bridesmaid from the
vestry came DR.. BrOdnax and Mr. Allan
Talbot then Miss Emily English ana
Miss Virginia Arnold. while from the LETT
Mr. Crenshaw was followed by Miss Nasn
and Miss Newman, Mr.. Bondurant, ana
Mr. Frank Ellis The ushers followed IN
couples. and were Messrs: +. NJ. Erwin,
Alec Hull. Fulton Colville. Asby Beldler,
Lowry Arnold, John NJ. Slaton. Albyn
Haynes, Dr. Nathan Harris, Water eros
by Percy Adams, and James English.
Meeting the bride at the door the al
tendants returned TO the altar by the siue
alsles, while Miss Elizabeth Venao!e, the
maid of honor, proceeded slowly down
the main aisle. Following her was Miss
Bob Venable, carrying a white-saun
cushion which bore the weddlnS-DOok'
containing the wedding service. The little
fiower-girls Misses Julia Porter and Mary
Lou Jackson, directly preceded the oriie,
who entered with her brother. Hon
William H. Venable. and was awaited
at the altar by the groom and MS pest
man. Mr.. Perkins Ellis. The ceremony
was impressively performed by the keV.
DR.. Barnett. and as the bridesmaids kneit
al prayer and for the final benediction,
the bridal chorus began the glorious
strains of Cowan's Rose Maiden" ana
the scene presented was one OF oeaucllui
solemnity.
THE BRIDES GOWN.
The bride was regal In gown OF
heavy white duchess satin, the skirt ran
ing in graceful folds and en- tram. Inc
bodice was beautiful in its draperies Oh
point-duchess lace of a rarely-delicate pat
tern caught gracefully at the shoulder,
and falling over the full-puffed sleeves.
The long bridal veil was confined to me
meshes OF her soft brown hair. WIN
jeweled pins and she carried superb
bouquet OF palest pink roses ana parma
violets.
The maid Of honor, Miss Elizabeth Ven
able, was a vision OF blond loVeilhess
In an exquisite gown OF pale-sreen SIM
showing chine figures OF sweet-pea dos
SONS in the shades OF faintiest rose. over
the silk skirt. falling in heavy folcs'
was a skirt Of white fulle. The low-cut
bodice was damtily trimmed I'm tulle' ana
the sleeves were a succession OF narrow
tulle rufIles. She carried American beau'y
roses. ".
The first bridesmaid. Miss Coribel Ven
able wore a green brocade silk OF pare
mgnonette shade, over which was shlrI
OF white tulle The bodice was draped IN
tulle. and had one sleeve or Whlte fuhe,
held in graceful folds with American
Beauty roses. while the other was VI
gree1 silk. made in butterfly effect, helu
On MACE at the shoulder with a large
rhinestone buckle. The bridesmaids wore
lovely gowns of pale-green brocade SILK
with oyerdresses Of white tulle, ana car
ried American Beauty roses. Ihey Wore
white tulle wells, sparkling with "ni'o
aigrettes. -. ,,,..o.
The three little girl attendants, Misses
Bob Venabe, Julia Porter, and Mary Lou
Jackson, were lovely in tulle gowns over
nale-green silk, and carried baskets OF
American Beauty roses.
AN ELEGANT BRIDAL DINNER.
Immediately after the ceremony the
bridal marty proper were entertained at
sunerb dinner at the residence of MI.
william H. Venable, where refreshments
we're served during the entire evening.
The decora tons here were continuation
OF those at the church. being an artisuc
study I'm green and white. over a green
elk cloth was one OF white tulle, caught
here and there with sprays of asparagus
\,rns. and confined at the four corners
Nth love-knotS OF green saun rlDpoh'
holding in place punches or white Id
France roses and white carnations. Inc
centreplece was an oblong design OF white
La France roses, with centres OF faintest
pink. Cut-glass candelabra held white
vyaxen tapers subdued in their brlliancy
by tiny shades made OF green SILK
mignonette leaves. The dinner throughout
was a happy occasion, and concluded with
the cutting OF the brides cake. This was
done according to the old English fashion,
two attendants holding the cake In a
silver ga yer over tn brides head, while
each bridesmaid cut a slice. The souvenirs
of the occasion were exquisite pearl rings.
Besid : the attendants proper, the only
guests at the dinner were Miss Ella
Powell, Mrs Sarah Grant jackson, and
Miss Isena Dooly.
THE WEDDING RECEPTION.
AT o'clock DR.. and Mrs. Ellis held
large reception that was remarkable Tor
its brillancy and the number of elegant
tollettes worn. The drawingroOms were
converted into charming bowers of bam-
boo, palms. and tropical plants.
A delicate drapery of white chiffon, over
which asparagus fern was softenlng
addition. was the artistic decoration above
the doors and archways. La France and
American Dtdul9 iOa'a "tiN N'tN ~ ~
fusion in the general house adornments,
and the punch-room was unusually tempt
ing I'm it's decorations OF Malaga grapes
and tropical plants.
The music was placed In the back hall
and hidden by a screen OF smllaX and
ferns. Delicious refreshments were served
during the evening, and the occasion in
every detail was an elaborate one.
Miss Leila Venabe has since her young
ladyhOod been one OF Atlantas most
popular young women. She Is Of a charac-
ter noble and true, and In her very man
nerism suggests the beauty Of nature
and soul that made her an idollzed MEM
Der of her family, and the centre Of a
large circle OF loyal friends and admirers.
She Is strlliingly handsome, with a queenly
bearing that always made her a centre
Of attraction in a ballroom. She has had
ali the advantages Of wealth, education,
and travel, and goes 10 her new home
with the assurance Of making a host of
friends,
DR.. H.llis Is a gentleman who stands
foremost among the members OF the
medical profession in the South. He is of
an old and arstocratic family and is one
Of the most prominent members Of Vir-
ginia's social world. The bridal party
were assisted I'm the reception Of their
guests by Mrs. George NJ. Brown, Mrs
A. o. Venable. Mrs. Henry Porter. Mrs.
Walter Taylor, Mrs. r. A. Johnson. Mrs.
j. f. Butter. Mrs. Welborn Hill, Mrs. W.
Z. Foster. and Mrs. w. ID. Grant.