The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-30
TWO BRILLIANT WEDDINGS.
sINuxINs-GUERARD AT ST. JOHNS
AND REID-LOyV AT CHRIST.

The SimlSins-GueFard NuptiaIs the
First Evening Church Wedding of
the seasOn-st. Johns Tbronged
with the Friends of the Bridal
COupIe-The Reception a Brilliant
Cne-Mr. Alan Reid of Chicago and
Miss Lila Low Welded at Christ
Church at Noon.
st. Johns Church was thronged last
evening with the friends of Mr.. Eldred
Simlins and Miss Kate Leon Guerard,
whose marriage took place at 8 O'Clock.
Long before that hour the spectators as
sembled, and with the myriads of lights,
elaborate decorations and evening gowns
of The reception guests, the scene was
a brilliant one
The chanceI was decorated with
groups of immense palms, the glossy
leaves of which made an effective
background for the bridal party, Rev.
Charles Hall Strong performed the
ceremony, during which Rubenstein's
Melody in F. was played by the organ
ist. The wedding procession was led by
Sullivan Bond, Mr.. Shelby Myrick and
Mr.. Fred Kent. They were followed by
the bridesmaids and groomsmen, who en-
tered the church In the following order:
Miss Elise Guerard and Miss Adelaide
Howell of Atlanta, Mr.. E. o. Watkins and
Mr.. A. A. MaeKethan, Miss Harriet Guer-
ard and Miss Lima Huger, Mr.. Boylestou
and MIR. William Butler Jr., Miss Mary
Haines and Miss Eliza Chisholm, Mr..
George Gadsden and Dr. Robson. Miss
Anna Guerard, the maid of honor, walked
alone, and the bride followed with her
father, Mr.. William e. Guerard. At the
chancel steps they were met by the groom,
who had entered the church from
the vestry room with his best man,
Mr.. Frank F. Jones.
Grouped beneath an arch of palms
with the brilliant altar lights, the
bridal party made a striking tab.eou.
The costume of the bride was
exceedingly handsome and becoming.
Brussels net was the fabric on which an
elaborate design of flowers was applqued
with charming effect; and this was worn
over white taffeta. A tulle veil, sur
mounted by coronet of orange blossoms
was worn, and she carried a boquet of
white Nephitos buds and maiden hair
fern.
Miss Anna Guerard's beautiful gown
was of turquoise blue Liberty silk, en-
broidered with white chrysanthemums,
over white silk, and she carried a cluster
of long-stemmed white chrysanthemums,
as Well as the white prayer book, from
which Mr.. Strong read the marriage SER
vice. The bridesmaids were gowned alike
in snowy white organdie over taffeta
silk. The waists were formed of
narrow chiffon ruffles and groups of tucks,
and was finished with rosettes and long
scarfs of liberty silk falling from the left
shoulder White chrysanthemums tied
with satin ribbons, formed the bouquets
Immediately after the ceremony a large
reception was held a the residence of Mr.
and Mrs. William Guerard, on Park ave-
nue., and this was attended by several
hundred guests. The bridal pair received
the congra tulations of their friends in the
drawing room, which was decorated with
a wealth of cut flowers, palms and ferns,
The entire lower floor was thrown open,
and each room decorated with a different
flower. In the library the many hand
some wedding gifts were displayed. Mr.
and Mrs. Simkns left during the even
ing for the North where their honey
moon will be spent On their return they
win have apartments for the winter on
Liberty and Bun streets. Both bride and
groom are popular members OF society.
Mr.. Simkins is. originally from Florida
and has lived here several years. His
bride is a daughter of Mr.. VIM. E. Guer
ard, and has always lived in Savannah.