The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-04
Welded IN CHRIST CHURCH.
brilliant Marriage of MIR. Philip
Marye and Miss Florence Nisbet.

Marye and Miss Florence Nisbet.
brilliant gathering of members of the
representative families of Savannah wit
messed one of the most beautiful weddings
Of the season in Christ Church last night.
when Mr. Philip Thornton Marye of Vir-
ginia and Miss Florence King Nisbet Of
this city were married.
Long before the appointed hour for the
ceremony, the church was thronged with
guests, all eagerly awaiting the coming of
the bridal party. During this interval
programme of music was rendered,
which included selections from the Sta
bat Mater" and "On Wings of Song" by
Mendelssohn. The church was brilliantly
lighted, and above the chance steps tall
palms were gracefully arranged. Garlands
Of bamboo decorated the galleries, and
the white columns that support them.
Promptly at $50 o'clock the wedding
march from "Lohengrin" resounded
through the church, and there entered the
ushers, Mr.. Henry Waithour Mr.. Theo-
dore Barnard, Mr. Loundes Walthour and
Mr.. Rittenhouse Moore. Taking their po
sitions half way up the center aisle. they
paused and there awaited the rest Of the
bridal party. The bridesmaids entered
the church from the vestry room, com ng
down to meet the bride at the
church doors. Miss Mabel Stoddard
walked first followed by Miss Kelly of
Pittsburg, Pa and Miss Elizabeth Butler,
and then the two younger sisters Of the
bride. Miss Virginia Lord Nisbet and Miss
N-t o,.,
-'"i'ii-S -SiSpe'' Inc" ci"' iill"s gowns
Whlch enclted genera. admiration, were Oh
rose colored organde. The graceful
skirts were tucked and Jared into dainty
friis and ruchings below the knee. An
applique of gupure lace On bodice and
skirt gave a Princess effect to the cos
tune, and soft sashes OF chiffon were
tied at the left side. he long ends fam
ming out widely into httle silk ruchings.
They wore in their hair aigreltes fastened
with pink roses, and carried lovely bou-
uuets of bridesmaid roses. As they walked
M the aisle they were Joined by the
groomsmen, Mr.. Morton Marye, Jr., Mr..
Frederick Talin Mr. Thomas Brander
Mr.. Archibald Peachy. MIR. Tucker Dr.
Hobson and MIR. Wordcock Following
them came the maid-of- honor, Miss
Marie Nisbet. whose costume was
similar to that of the bridesmaids
Leaning on the arm of her father Mr.
John Nisbet the bride approached the IL
tar. Her unusual and beautiful bridal
gown was of apnlioued ,oiut d'esprit over
white silk. The gracefully draped over
skirt fell over a petticoat and train formed
entirely of ACCORDION pleatings Of chiffon.
The bodice was mass of soft lace mount
cd on chiffon with tiny sleeves of the same.
The veil OF filmv Illusion was fastened
with a corouet of orange blossoms. She
carried a bououet of lilies Of the valley,
surrounded with maiden hair ferns, The
bridegroom with his best man. Mr.. Rob-
ert Marve awaited the bride at the chan
eel stems. where the betrothal service took
Mace The entire religious ceremonial was
impressive and beautiful
FORMING a semi-circle the bridal party
made q striking picture during the service.
the mink and white of the gowns with the
hactground of glossy palms.
NO, the occasional Memberships Well
dino, March was plaved At9 oco7k the
homo of Mr. and Mrs. Nisbet on Forsy h
park was thrown omen for a reception
which lasted several hours. Palms AMI
notted chants with mink ard white flow
ers made effective decorations MIR. and
Ntre Marve received the congratulations
of their friends early in the evening, and
after sumner there was dancing. A num-
her Of beautiful wedding gifts were re-
ceived bv the young couple. Al / O'Clock
thev left via the Florida Central and Pc
ninsular for New York. where their hon
evnnoon will be spent They Will then go to
Newport News. Va, where Mr. Marye is
engaged in his profession of civil en-