The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-09
wEDDED AT cHRIsT CHURCH.
Brilliant Marriage Of Mr. Cleveland
and Mss CunnInEham

Christ church was filled last night with
the friends and relatives who attended
the wedding Of Miss Virginia Wayne Gun
ningnam and Mr.. Alexander Sessurns
Cleveland Of Houston. Tex.
II was one OF the most perfect weddings
ever seen In Savannah the decorations
OF the church were beautiful and in ex-
quisite taste. In every way the idea Of
green and white colorlng was carried
out Graceful bamboo vines. dellcateIy
outlined on a background Of white. COW
cred the chancel rail and formed garlands
which decorated the galleries and col
umns. The large window above the al
tar was filled with bamboo. among which
were hung pure white wedding bells. both
pretty and appropriate. Below the bells
was the monogram C.. C. in white
letters. The chancel was filled with palms
artlstically grouped. and forming bower
Of green which enhanced the beauty OF the
white gowns worn b. the bride and her
bridesmaids.
Punctually at half past seven the first
notes Of the Lohengrin march were struck
and the bridal party entered the church
-Four OF the ushers. Mr.. C. Wayne Cum
uineham and Mr.. Arthur Gordon. Mr.
John Morris and Mr.. Julian Hsrtridge
preceded the bridesmaids. Miss Metcalf
oL Flttsburg, Pa, walked with Miss Lima
Wogdbrldge, and Miss Dunning Of Auburn
y. Y. with Miss Edith McKeen, OF Terre
Haute. Ind. Her costumes were Of white
mousseiine de sole over white silk. Broad
pale green ribbons passing diagODally
across the bOdices and Finished al the belts
with a large bow completed the dainty
costumes The bouquets were Of white
roses tied with broad green ribbons.
Little Miss Sarah Cunningham was maid
OF honor and Immediately preceded the
bride. Her costume was a charming one,
entirely Of white. and she carried a large
bouquet Of white roses
The bride entered the church with her
father, the groom and his brother. Mr.
William D. Cleveland. Jr.. meeting them
az The cnancel-and stood with MIN at the
foot OF the steps while the Rev. RObb
White performed the betrothal service.
Her exquisite gown OF heavy white satin,
cut high in the throat was covered by the
hlmy tulle veil, which was fastened with
q diamond crescent
After the betrothal service she went
forward with the groom into the chancel
where the marriage ceremony was per-
formed by Bishop Sessums Of Texas.
The grOOmsmen, Mr.. Steiner Dunbar Of
Augusta, Mr.. HiXOn Of La Crosse, WIS
cOnsin, Mr.. Richard Wayne Cunningham,
and two OF the ushers, Mr. J. 7. Johnson
OF Birmingham. Ala, and Mr.. Arthur 3.
went down the side aisles and stod at
the foot Of the chancel steps during the
ceremony. This departure was a decided
Improvement. for the long procession Of
ushers and grOOmsmen has invariably de-
tracted from the briliiaucy OF weddings
The party left the church 70 the strains
OF MendelssOhn's Wedding March.
After the ceremony a reception was held
at the home OF the brides parents on
CASTOR street. only the bridal party, the
relatives and few personal friends were
present. Among the guests were Mrs
William ID. Cleveland mother of the
groom. and Mrs. Sessums Of Texas. Later
in the evning the bridal couple left for
New York, where the honey moon will
be spent. after which they will make their
home in Houston, Tex.
The bride Is the lovely daughter of Mr
Henry G. Cunningham, Of the law firm of
Lawton & Cunningham Of this city. Her
mother, Mr.. Cunningham first wife, was
Miss Virginia Wayne, a daughter Of DR..
Richard Wayne. who was one of the
most popular physicians Of Savannah,
ana who was many times elected mayor
The groom, Mr.. Alexander Sessums
Cleveland, is the son Of Mr.. William D
Cleveland, one Of the largest cotton mer-
chants Of Houston, Tex, and he himself
is prominent young business man Of
that city.