The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-12-08
WEDDING BELLIES.
Marr-HOdge.

Marr-HOdge.
The marriage of Mr.. Francis Dunning-
ton Mari, of Nashville. and Miss Marion |
Eloise Hodge, of this city, was solemn
lied in the First Methodist Church |
Wednesday evening at o'clock.
The wedding of these popular young
people had been anticipated for several
weeks as brilliant social event, and { 8
it was the consummation of long and
devoted attachment, attracted the inter
est that such marriages always do, thus
verifying the truth of the adage, GAN
the world loves lover
| A large assembage, composed of the
friends of both parties, were present to
witness the nuptials, and while the ush-
ers were seating them, the organ re-
sponded to the artistic touch of Mrs.
Kelly in strains of sweetest music. The
sound of the wedding march was the
signal for the entrance of the bridal
IA ty, who approached the chance in
the following ORDER the ushers leading
the march, Messrs. Sam Harlan and
Will Jones, in the west aisle, were ac-
companed by Messrs r. l.. Cranberry
and W. p. Woodbridge, in the east aisle.
They were followed in turn by Messrs
A. b. Rains and Robert Mckinney, on
the west, and Jas. A. Smiser and +. ID.
Lander, on the east. Immediately fol-
lowing the ushers came the bridesmaids
and groomsmen. In the west aisle, Miss
Virginia Webster and Mr.. Albert Fite,
supported, in the east aisle, by Miss
Leigh Whitthorne and Mr.. William
Evans. Next in order came Miss Willie
Biddle and Mr.. George Parks, Miss Lena
b. Smith and Mr.. Cheairs Mayes. Miss
Lillian Smith and Mr.. George NJ Hodge
came last, and joined the group already in
the chancel. The maid of honor, Miss
Lida Grundy, of Kentucky, entered alone
in the west aisle, 70 loved by the bride on
the arm of her uncle, Mr.. j G.. Taylor.
At the same time the groom appeared
with his best man, Mr.. Platter, of Nash
vile. They were met at the altar by
Rev. A. p McFerriG, who performed
the impressive marriage ceremony, and
pronounced the benediction on the happy
; union.
The color worn by the bridesmaids
was green over white, and their flowers
were La France roses. AS they stood
grouped in the chancel they presented
the appearance of a veritable rosebud
garland of girls The maid of honor,
wearing beautiful costume of pink
and carry ing white carnations, stood
{ nearest the pride, who completed the
! array of beauty as she stood before the
altar to plight her troth to the man of
her choice. The bridal dress was per-
feet ere alton of rich white silk, trimmed
with rare old lace. Her Jewels
were diamonds, and instead of the con
ventional bridal veil she wore beauti-
full picture hat of softest white chiffon
and plumes. Her flowers, exquisite Ill
les of the valley and maiden hair fern
were arranged in shower bouquet
+ Many fair bride has stood before that
: altar to take the marriage VOWS, but
Y surely none fairer ever appeared there
than the lovely bride who assumed then
= last evening.
{ The beautiful scene at the altar wa'
e still further enhanced by the floral deco
g rations which formed an appropriate set
ting to the bridal array. The soft ligh
, from the candelabra illumined the ricl
foliage of palms and potted plants, anC
:, so amidst flowers and music, and tn,
: happy faces of friends, the marriage Ger
. emory was said which united the desti
J.. MES of these two young lives.
AlbCI bLlC NNNlNllliS biiC III iNAhl Bttl " uii'
S a select company of friends repaired Il
! the home of the brides parents, where
!, brilliant reception was rendered. Tn
house was beautifully decorated in plnl
= flowers, and refreshments of most ele
Y CANT and dainty nature were served. MI
t and Mrs. Neil Hughes presided over tn
e punch bowl. There were large mum
: Der of handsome and costly bridal pres
d ents. The bride is the only daughter c
h Mr.. and Mrs. George ID. Hodge. She
winsome and attractive and will grac
- her new home with all the charms G
lovely and cultured womanhood
The groom is a young man OF promi
hence in the social and business circle
of Nashville, being a representative of
fine Nashville family, well known an
highly esteemed.
. The HERALD extends its congratula
tons to the happy couple and wishe
them bon voyage on the sea Of life.