The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-10
A BEAUTIFUL WEDDING.
MIR. T., X, LAFFERTY AND MISS
LOUISE N. TAYLOR
Made Man and wife at "FonticeIIc," the
Home ofthe I,ride-An Old Fashioned
Virginia Wedding-1he Ceremony.

/ Ilill Park. was the scene yesterday after
noon OF one Of the most beautiful home
weddings that has ever taken place in
this State.
In the presence Of the immediate family
aud a large number of relatives and friends
Mr. Edgar n. Lanerty and Miss Louise
Marshall de Graninreid Taylor were made
man and wife.
At the hour Of o'clock the ceremony
was performed by the Rev. DR.. Hartley
| Carmichael OF ST. Paurs church. assisted
/ boy Rev. Dr. j. J. Lafierty, the father OF
the groom.
In brief. these facts outline a wedding
/ that IN point OF elaborate preparation.
I whole-souled hospitality and perfect detail,
was truly typical Of Nirglnians ana Nir-
gnia-
Mr. Taylors residence presented to those
who were present yesterday scene Of
simple and charming beauty The deco
rauCns, while very extensive. were made
with that good taste that forbid even
suggestion Of ostentation.
BEAUTIFUL DECORATIONS.
The main hallway was festooncd with
wroathes Of running cedar, whose bright
green color was relieved by the darker
shade OF graceful palms and potted plants.
The ballustradc of the stairway was com
pletely hidden from view by running
cedar At the rear OF the beautiful old
hallway, hidden behind mass OF palms.
was the conservatory. and in this was
stationed the Jefferson orchestra. The
effect Of the music. which could be heard
and not seen, was really enhancing.
in the front parlOr. 10 the left OF the
ufug
This room. in keeping with the rest Of
the house. was tastefully decorated with
cedar. palms holly and white roses.
while the subdued light OF the lamps lent
"A softening effect to the general scene.
Promptly at tho hour named the Rev.
Dr Hartley Carmichael and Rev. Dr. ).
J. LaIorty entered tho parlor and took
their places There were also in the par
Tor the bride and grO0in's family, reia-
tivos and friends.
AS the clergymen entered the first soul
I'M notes OF the beautiful Lohengrin We'd
ding March came softly from the conser-
vatory This was the signal 20 the weu-
ding party that had formed In the upper
hallway. and which. al the first notes OF
the wedding march. came down the stair
way and entered the parior.
Little Misses Sophie White and Eugene
ribbons and clearing the way for the i'm
mediate bridal party
Next came the groomsmen in conven-
tional full dress. who formed an aisle
from the door TO the improvised altar at
the opposite end of the room.
They entered IN the following order
Messrs. II. Richard Taylor and William
L.afferty. A. II Ihierman and l.. G.
Paine. w. T. Richardson. OF Farmville.
ana James J.. Baker Of Hallsboro. Robert
VI. Beattie and 9. l.. Mckinney. Edward
Richardson and Ncnable Richardson, OF
Farmvillc.
THE LADY ATTENDANTS.
The bridesmaids entered as follows.
Misses Kate Montague and Mamie e..
Taylor. Matte Lanerty and Bessie Mat
thows. Halle Baker OF Ilallsboro and
Carrie Walden; Elise Taylor and Bernard
Harvey. They wore beautiful gowns Of
yellow satin trimmed with white lace. and
white organizes trimmed with yellow rib
bons. while each carried large punches OF
the fragrant Marchanei roses. Ia enter
ing they came in alternating colors. which
served to heiehteu the beautiful cmeci
OF their entrance. Those in yellow satin
were Misses Montague. Mamie Tuylor.
Baker aud Walden Those In white organ
dies were Misses Lanerty, Matthews.
Harvey and Elise Taylor.
The bridesmaids passed down the aisle
formed by the groomsmcn and took their
positions in front OF the officiating clef-
gymen. forming a semi-circle.
Miss Kathleen Taylor sister Of the
bride ana maid Of honor entered alone.
She wore q gown Of yellow satin Win
pearls. and carried Marchaneil roses.
Next came the groom with bis best man.
Mr.. Hugh Antrim They were IN turn
followed by the bride. who entered with
her father. She wore "a beautiful gown
81 white satin Duchess trimmed with
profusion OF point applique lace. Win
pearls. Her veil was fastened by hand
some brooch OF pearls and diamonds.
Like her attending maids the bride car
SIZED q bouquet OF brides roses.
As the wedding party formed the music
subsidized until 1t came Ike some family
whispered echo.
AN INSPIRING SCENE.
The ceremony was beautiful and Inn
pressiyc. and 40 its conclusion the large
BRIDES bouquet which was suspended
from the ceiling just above the happy
couple. burst asunder. ana the sweet
0oral cmblems noated down over the
couple.
Then followed the congratulations ana
Good wishes Of all who were present. The
scene was truly an inspiring one.
Shortly after the ceremony the bridal
sounlo led the way TO the spacious din-
ing-room. where was spread such "a mar
rage feast as surpassed description
The bridal party the chosen guests as II
were came first. After the brides health
had been pledged, and her bouquet torn
apart i'm search Of those fated omen5'
she retired and changed her bridal gown
for "a dark blue travelling suit. Follow
ed by a host Of good wishes, no little rice
and a few old shoes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lafierty came 10 Rich
mond and took the 7l5 o'clock train for
an extended northern tour.
After the departure Of the bride and
groom Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor gave a re-
ception to the invited guests.
At THE RECEPTION.
The following ladies assisted Mrs. Tay-
ior in receiving: Mrs W VI. Richardson.
Mrs. y. r.. Selden. Mrs. Dr J. y. White.
Mrs J. j. Montague. Mrs. DR. JACOB
Michaux. Mrs. DIT. S y. Drewry. MIS-.
J. II. Harvie. Mrs John {. Robertson
Mrs. Steph. d. Ferguson. Of LynchDurs
and Miss Emily Glasgow.
Miss Judith Deane and Miss Meland
Rarbv gracefully presided over the punch
howl while Misses Helen Mckinney.
Tvie Rowcock. OF charlottesville; Kate
NIichaux and Kate Edwards also as
sisted their hostess in doing the honors.
All during the reception the occasion
was enlivcned by the music OF the or
chestra.
The bride who IS Mr.. Taylor's eldest
s.....t.,.. a.. ,,ofl- lroUp i'm both the social /