The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-09-07
INTERESTING EVENTS
in SOCIETY CIRCLES

An interesting event of the week was
the marriage yesterday of Miss Stella
Irene Bransford and Lewis A. Evans.
which took place at the home of the
brides parents on First street. The
bride is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. S. Bransford, and is general fav-
orite in social circles. The groom is
connected with the National Bank of
the Republic.
The home was handsomely decorated
for, the occasion with the flowers of
early autumn, and from the inside pre-
sented the appearance of a beautiful
bouquet.
Inc parlor was done in colors of
green and white. Across the bay win
dow extended a true lovers knot,
worked out in white flowers on bed
of green, while from the center hung
wedding bell of white asters and
dainty pink rose buds. Tall palms were
banked at either side of the window,
and foliage plants graced the corners
of the room. The electrolers were i'm
bedded in green and garlands of smi-
lax were twined about the doorways.
Masses of pink roses were used in
the dining room. In the center of the
table was beautiful arrangement of
la France roses on a center of Mexi-
can drawn work. From the four cor
ners extended broad satin streamers,
twined with smilaX, to the chandelier
above. And over all, wax candles, with
their shades of pink, cast a rosy glow.
The hall was filled with the golden
glow of the sunfiower, which filled the
corners and twined the tall bannisters.
At o'clock, to the music of the Lo-
hengren wedding march, played by the
Deseret Mandolin club, the bridal party
entered the parlor. First entered Grace
Emery and Harold Lamb, cousins OF
the bride, who acted as flower bearers.
Then followed the maid of honor, Miss
Nellie Bransford, who was followed by
the bride and her father. At the bay
window they were met by the groom
! and his best man, Clarence E. Travers,
and all formed a group, while Rev. Ell
lis Bishop of st. PauPs church read
| impreSsiyely the marriage service.
The bride wore a beautiful gown of
white silk organdie. The skirt was
made en- traine, and was finished with
a full ACCORDION pIeated ruffle with real
fValenciennes insertion. The bodice was
high in the neck, and was made en-
tirely of rows of tucking and insertion,
and the yoke was outlined with bertha
of the lace. The full bridal veil was
fastened in the hair with lilies of the
valley, and a shower bouquet of sweet
Miss Nellie Bransford was dainty
gowned in yellow organdie over white
silk, and carried a large bunch of car
nations.
Miss Grace Emery wore pale green
organdie, with trimmings of lace, and
carried white roses.
Following the ceremony, which was
attended only by the relatives, large
reception was held
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by Mrs. Susanna Bransford Emery, who
was handsomely gowned in blue and
white silk. with diamond ornaments.
She was assisted by Miss Florence Ter
hume, Miss Flora Griffin and Miss Ma
bel Hackett.
Following the reception the bride and
groom left for visit to Denver On
their return they will be at home to
their many friends at Fords.
The marriage of Miss Edna Marinda
Hyde and Alfred Joseph Ridges was
solemnized yesterday at noon in the
temple,
In the evening a reception, attended
by $50 relatives and friends. was held
at the family residence, 40 West North
Temple street.
The home was beautifully decorated
throughout. The bay window in the
parlor was draped and festooned with
trailing vines interviewer with white
asters, chrysanthemums and sweet
peas. The mantel was banked with
| flowers and plants. In the library sun
flowers were used, and the dining room
was decorated with masses of sweet
peas and ferns.
The bride was gowned in ivory tinted
duchesse satin, with demi-train and
trimmings of lace. She carried white
roses. She was attended by Miss Jean
Hyde, who wore white Swiss. with
trimmings of lace, and carried pink
| roses.
the groom.
During the evening punch was served
in the hall by Mrs. Julia Taylor, while
the dining room was in charge uf the
Misses Kate Thatcher, Stella Dix, Win
ME Miner, Florence Miner, Edna Har-
ker, Beatrice Hyde, Dorothy Cannon
and Lucille Taylor.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. E. Hyde, while the groom is
engaged in educational work. They will
continue to make this city their home.
Anther wedding of yesterday was that
of Miss Kathryn Mcclellan. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs Angus Mcclellan, and VIII
ford Woodruff Beatie The ceremony
was performed at noon in the temple,
and was followed in the evening by a
large reception at the home of the
brides sister, Mrs. L. B. Moore
The rooms were effectively decorated
with the national colors and cut flowers.
The bay window, where the bridal cou-
pie received congratulations. was fes-
TONED with white flowers and ropes of
srnilax.
The bride was gowned in white nous
seline de sole over silk and carried bride
roses. Her sister, Miss Hattie Mcclellan,
acted as maid of honor. She wore a
gown of white batiste and carried la
France roses. Mr.. Will Mcclellan was
groomsman.
The dining room was adorned in
green. On the table were bowls of
sweet peas and on each corner was a
butterfly bow of pink satin ribbon. The
room was in charge of the Misses Com
mic McAllister, Mary McKeeyer and Ag-
mes Hammer