The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-02
AN EVENT IN SOCIETY
CEREMONY IN CHRIST CHURCH
AT 8 O'CLOCK.
AN IMMENSE CROWD ATTENDED II
No Wedding in the History Of Raleigh Has
Ever Surpassed Il in Briance- Will
Spend the Honeymoon in
the West.


indeed among all the weddings of many
gears in Raleigh-none has been more
hrilliant, none more felicitous than that
Of Miss Sadie Saunders Tucker and Mr..
William Fl. Williamson, which took place
last night.
The approach OF the nuptials had been
al HE talk Of social circles in the whole
State, and especially in this city, where
beth of the young people reside aud
are so much admired and beloved.
The church was crowded as never be-
fore, perhaps, in its history, and the
street in front was filed with people
who only hoped to catch glimpse of
the bridal party as they entered and
left the church. So great was the crush,
when the party did arrive, that it was
with difficulty that the policemen, could
keep the way open under the broad
canopy in front of the door, where a
carpet had been stretched from the car
church. sa e s
Though magnificent and exquisitely
beautiful in all its details, the marriage
was us quiet and transformations as a
church wedding could possibly be. The
ceremony was performed at 9 o'clock in
Christ church. Rev. DIR. Nj. N. Marshall
the rector. read the service. In the
chancel assist ting him We're also Bishop
Joseph Blount Cheshire, Rev. DIR. Ben
I nett Smedes, rector of St. Mary's, at
which school Miss Tucker was educated,
and Rev. Mr.. Weston. assistant rector of
Christ church, and pastor of st. Savior's
chapel, in the charitable work of which
Miss Tucker was much interested.
Bishop Cheshire pronounced the benedic-
ton at the conclusion of the ceremony.
On the altar half a hundred candles
burned, diffusing a soft light over the
tall, dropping palms and other potted
plants that stood about the chancel, and
We're intermingled with white chrysan-
themums and white carnations. With
this brilliant setting the graceful beauty
Of the bride and the manliness of the
groom were fittingly enhanced.
The usual order Of entering the church
was slightly changed-all the party GO
ing up one aisle. The bridesmaids pass
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groomsmen, and took position, the
gentlemen on the right of the altar and
the ladies on the left Then came the
flower girls, who stood, the one on either
side.
The bride entered the church with her
brother, Mr.. William r. Tucker, who
gave her away. The groom, with his
best man and brother. Mr.. James n.
Williamson, entered from the vestry,
Joining his bride in front of the altar.
On her left stood her sister, Miss Minnie
r. Tucker, the lovely young maid of
honor.
A most intense silence prevailed in
the crowded church while the solemn
words Of the ceremony were spoken, and
the vows were plighted. The scene was
impressive and lovely, and Miss Tucker
made picture of a bride.
Her bridal dress was of white satin,
en- traine, with point duchesse and dia-
monds. Falling from her head and
swept back of the fair young face was
the tulle veil. fastened in the hair with
a diamond crescent, given by the
groom. She also wore an exquisite soli-
taire pin, the gift of her mother. Her
bouqet was of lilies Of the valley.
Miss Minnie Tucker, the maid of honor
wore white silk, airily trimmed in white
mouseline de sole, fitting encasement
Tor sseh perfect gem of womanhood.
her fuquet was American beauty roses,
tied 9th ribbon to match.
III bridesmaids were attired in yellow
taffe skirts, with waists trimmed with
whit chiffon. They carrill yellow
chry nnthemums.
II 4 flower girls wore fairy-like cost
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Dunthes Of white chrysanthemums.
Leaving the church the bridal party
passed down the aisles in the following
order: The bride and groom, the maid
Of honor, Miss Minnie #. Tucker, and
the best man, Mr.. James N. William
Miss Mary Archer Saunders, of Rich
mond. and Mr.. William Is. Snow; Miss
Sadie s. Root and Mr.. Frank P. Hay
wood, Jr.; Miss Laura Carter, Of Ashe-
vile, and Mr.. Edward Williamson, Of
Graham. They were followed by the flow
er girls, Miss Mary Kinney Boylan and
Miss Margaret Boylan. Then came the
ushers, Messrs. Victor FL. Boyden, Henry
w. Miller, Ben. w. Baker and Thomas
Pescud.
Miss Mary Mackay was the organist,
and played selection from Tannhauser
as the bridal party entered the church,
and Mendelsshon's Wedding March az
they left it.
A BRILLIANT RECEPTION.
After the ceremony a reception was
given at the home Of the brides moth
er, Mrs. r. 8. Tucker, on North Hills
boro street, where the young bride and
groom received the heartiest Of congratu-
lations and good wishes from the more
than three hundred assembled.
The wedding supper, served in superb
manner, at small tables, under the direc-
ton Of Mr.. A. Dughi, Of this city, was
a unique an special feature of the ele-
CANT reception. The supper, to the i'm
mediate bridal party. was served In