Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-26
PRINCESS NOW.
MISS GRANT DULY WED TO HEP
RUSSIAN CHOICE.
TWO BRILLIANT CEREMONIES.
Greek and Episcopal Church Ser
Vices Bosh Observed-The Prince In
Red and GoId-Distinguished Guests
mt the Wedding-COstIy Presents.

NEWPORT, r. l., September 25.-The
Episcopal marriage service, supplement-
ing that of the Russian Orthodox Church,
that was observed yesterday, which
made Prince Cantacuzene, Count Speran-
sky, OF Russia, and Julia Dent Grant.
daughter OF Brigadier-General Frederick
ID. Grant. and granddaughter Of Gene
raj U. S. Grant, husband and wife, was
celebrated at All-Saints' chapel here. at
noon to-day. The assembly Of invited
guests, notable for social and military
distinction, made the ceremony one Of
the most brilliant ever witnessed at New
port.
The family and social connections OF
the bride gave to the wedding military,
as well as a diplomatic. character ana
the little church I'm which It took place
was bright with blue and gold. the bride
groom's uniform easily outshining those
Of the home guard.
OFFICIATING CLERGYMAN.
Right Rev. II. C. Potter, Protestant
Episcopal Bishop Of New York, ofiiciatcd,
assisted by Rev. DR.. Nevins, of the
American Church, In Rome, but In ac-
cordance with the laws of Rhode Island,
Rev. DR.. Porter, of Emmanuel church.
of this city read that portion Of the SER
vice which legally united the distinguish
ed pair. on the altar and Suspended in
the chancel were large number OF
baskets filed with orchids intermingled
with a chime OF snowy floral wedding
bells. Large garlands Of brides roses
hung from the bells to two Italian
columns, forming a bower which almost
him from view the bridal party as II
stood at the altar. The only music was
that Of the organ. which gave out the
notes of the Lohengrin wedding march
as the procession entered the church
doors.
At the same time, Bishop Potter and
DR.. Porter, vested for the service, en-
tered the chancel from the vestry, fol-
lowed by the Prince and Honore Palmer,
a cousin of the brides who acted as
best man by proxy for Grand Duke Cyril
Of Russia, who was unable 10 be present.
NO BRIDESMAIDS.
The bridal procession included only
Miss Grant and her escort, and the
ushers. and there were 10 bridesmaids,
nor was there a maid OF honor.
As the brides father, at present, is with
the army in the Philippines, her
brother, Ulysses 5. Grant, third. mem
Der Of the third class at West Point
acted in his place. Mr.. Grant wore the
iun cadet uniform. There were eight
ushers.
Miss Grant was gowned in white. Her
dress was severely cut, but OF the richest
white satin. with a sweeping train, and
veil of tulle. she carried shower
bouquet of stephanotis and lilies of the
valley, and wore the gifts OF the bride
groom, a corsage ornament Of diamonds
and enamel, and a rope Of pearls. The
Prince. as he stepped down from the
chancel to meet the bride, was attired in
the full uniform Of the Cheyalier Garde,
brilliant with red and gold.
WEDDING RECEPTION.
The reception at the Potter Palmer
residence was one of the largest ever
held in Newport The bridal couple re-
ceived under an immense floral arch,
with Mrs Grant and Mr.. and Mrs. Potter
Palmer standing on the right. while
seated near was Mrs. u. 5. Grant.
The Prince and Princess started for
New York on board the steam yacht
Narada.