Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-10
YELLOW AND WHITE.
,rArrwu WEDDING OF MN. Lac
rrRTY AND MISS TAYLOR.
FESTIVE SCENE At "FONTICELLO."
~, virginia Home Thronwcd with
n Joyous Company-Thc Bridcs-
maids and Croomsmen-some of
Those Present.

Those Present.
.r,nticello." the beautiful suburban
,.... ~ SIR and Mrs. W. 9. Taylor. was
.y I'M yellow and white at o'clock
..,-lay afternoon. when Mr.. Edgar
p....rs rafferty led TO the altar Of Hymen
,rs. Louise Marshall de Graffcnroid lay
ior
rbe picturesque place. with grove and
Contains. IN full view of the city. and in
..-.bot OF the murmur Of its streets. was
charming spot for ar old-fashioned VIZ
..-i, wedding. As the twilight hour ap-
r-,,rhcd the large grounds began to I'm
9th hgrrying carriages and the han with
,,.rry guests. As the hour for the cere-
,,,rv approached the Rev. DIR. car
michael. OF ST. Paurs church. and Rev.
p-J. j.. Lanerty arrived together. In ex-
,.u,nt force OF spirits. in keeping with
Obj, JOYOUS occasion. In the meanwhile
Gle uarlors. which were profusely deco
,.t.l with vines. pottod plants. and fow-
,.s held q great concourse Of people. the
.-a.rways were entwned with running
,.8ars and capped with roses. The rooms.
BRILLIANT with lights and fragrant with
blooms and bouquets, held an interesting
array of "fair women and brave men,
THE BRIDAL PROCESSION.
the marriage VOWS were plighted IN
nl south parlor of the stately old
house the bride standing beneath
shower bouquet of Marechal Neil roses.
r.r altar was of green and white. an
immense bank of palms and ferns con-
shutting the background The entire
r..m was garianded with smiiaX and
,ar and presented most unique and
beautiful effect for wedding scene.
The ten groomsmen entered the parlors
fr couples in the following order: Mir.
William NJ. L3nerty. of Crozet. Va, and
Nr E Richie Taylor. Of Fonticello,
hro,h,rs of the groom and bride, re-
s.s.tvely: Mr.. Louis c.. Paine and Mr..
anton q. Thierman of Richmond; Mr..
James T.. Baker. Of Hallsboro' Va, and
ST. w Z Richardson, OF Farmville;
Ir Robert NJ Beattie and Mr.. c. l..
Mckinney. OF Farmville; ana Messrs. l..
H and j. v. Richardson. Of Farmville.
Following these came the eight pretty
bridesmaids, gowned alternately in
l sses Of yellow satin and white or
candle. trimmed with yellow satin rib
.oas and an carrying bouquets of yellow
ro.as. They came in in the following
C-ttr:
Misses Mamie Taylor sister Of the
bride. and Kate Montague, of Richmond,
81! elbow satin.
Misses Matte P. Lafferty and Bessie
Matthews. IN white organdie and yellow
satin ribbons.
Misses Carrie Walden. Of Manchester,
md Halle Baker, of Hallsboro', in yell
Dv satin.
Misses Elise Taylor and Bernard Har-
.e 0f this city, IN white Organdie and
yellow satin ribbons.
BRIDE AND HER MAID.
Then came the maid OF honor, Miss
Eathleen Taylor q petite and graceful
brunette. in an exquisite gown of yellow
aun trimmed with point lace and
pearls. and following closely came the
BRIDE leaning upon the arm of her
father She was attired In very hand
SOME white satin. en- traine, trimmed eX-
.r.gaaantly with point lace, and wore
u.rI ornaments. Her veil was caught
IN her hair with "a bridal rose, and
more lovely or fetching bride is seldom
a She Was Joined at the altar 10y
r. groom and his best man, Mr.. Hugh
antrim. OF this city.
The bridal party approached the altar
-l tie inspiring strains OF the wedding
march from Lohengrin. and retired TO
those OF Memberships. while the
Flower Song was rendered during the
--f1ce The soft tones from the or
,aesta. hidden behind palms and ferns,
lent peculiar enchantment TO the
...ue. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Dr. Carmichael, rector of s., Pauis
church, Of which the bride is member,
assisted by Rev. Dr. j. J. Lafferty. father
ID the groom. Little Misses Eugenia
Taylor and Sophia White acted as flower
lrs. and strewed roses in the pathway OF
h- bride They were clad in white or
CANDLE and yellow satin ribbons
a BRILLIANT RECEPTION.
After the marriage Mr. and Mrs Laf-
far,v were rendered an elaborate but IN
formal reception. and received the con-
rrstuiat.0ls Of the assembled friends. a
most delightful luncheon was served ana
thoroughly enjoyed by the large company.
Misses Judith Deane and Meland Bagby
presided with charming grace at the
r.llh-b1Wl. and Mrs. 6. ID. Drewry. who
bad charge Of the dining-room. had
pretty levy Of assistants, composed OF
Misses Evle Lee Bowcock OF the Uni
Yerslty OF Virginia Kate Michaux. and
Pe'en Mckinney Among those who as
sisted Dir. and Mrs. Lafferty In receiving
We're ar. and Mrs. ". c. Taylor, rev.
lr and Mrs j. j. Lanerty. Dr. and Ars.
Joseph a. White. Mr. and Mrs J. j.
Montague Mr and Mrs ". NJ. Richard
SON. Mr. and Mrs w +. Drewry OF
Petersburg: Dr. and Mrs. Jacob MichauN,
Sir. and Mrs. r. b. Selden, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. Haryle Mr.. and Mrs. John c. Robert
som and Mr. and Mrs. stephen y. Fergu-
SON Of Lynchburg
The bride and groom left on the 7lo
tr' 20 over the Richmond. Fredericksburg
a.i Potomac for the North.
Their presents We're almost without end.
and many OF them were veiy handsome
a-l elegant
THE BRIDE AND GROOM
lr Lanerty is the business manager
c' The uublishing-hous which issues the
Richmond Christian Advocate and the
Baltimore Christian Advocate. the two
Official organs Of the Methodist Con-
ference OF Virginia and Maryland.
Tine bride H. the eldest daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs ". g. Taylor, the former being
tc owner Of Fontcello Litha Spring.
She Is both beautiful and talented, and
has been both prominent and popular in
society throughout the state
some other Weddings
a pretty wedding took place Tuesday
evening 40 $50 o'clock at the residence
" Nrs Emma + Wrenn. when her
daughter. Miss Pearl 6. Fleming. became
tt- bride Of Mr.. George r. Goldsby. Of
il.s city. a company Of selected friends
we're present. Rev. vs.. L. Wright per-
f.umei the ceremony, and the following
young men acted as ushers: Messrs j.
D. Russell. Walter Luck, Lewis Krutler,
end Benjamin Dortch.
Dr. j. wyatt Davis and Miss Elma
Irene Goodman. daughter Of Mr. Thomas
a. Goodman. were united in marriage az
me residence Of the brides father. No.
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