Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-11
THE BRANSFORD-HARRIS WEDDING
GORGEOUS Scenes at the Mpas OF The Contracting Parties Last
Nigh-The Most Elaborate Display Ever Made
at a Utah Marriage

4 Next came tha motron Of honor. Mr.
/ Lewis Evans She wore white silk or
candle over tauatl. with accorded
. p.elllngs and Insertion OF yalencienues
/ Her flowers were roses
The ushers We're Causten Brown
/ walter O.. Sh0up. Edward s. Ferry
| Frederick Lyon. George L. Nye and L.
] Vs. Center
The bridal party were met at "a,
/ ch1nCal by the groom ana his best man
/ George West.Nelt ind tine marriag.
service was read by Rev. Clareua.
Brown, Prof Radcliffe playing "Tmum.
tf'' which was changed into the joy
Gus strains 0f the Mend .'ss0hn March
no the conclusion of the ceremony. The
bridal party marched down the aisle
yhC little Girl attendants strewng flow
ers on the way and repaired
t0 the Kuutsf0ud, where Zee
ccpti0n was held. whose brill
iancy htly accorded with the church
ceremony preceding TO- The entire par
lor floor of the biz hotel was used for
the occasion and The decorations of the
handsome rooms were lavish and ar
tIstic tO the highest degree.
The bridal party received On the red
ROOM which was beautifully adorned
with American Beauty roses. pink and
red carnations. FERNS and trailing vines.
the mantel being wreBthcd in garlands
and baskets or flowers swinging In the
dOOrways.
The bridal party stood al the north
end OF the room before "a background
OF palms and under a swinging Cupids
arrow Of La France roses set in n white
heart, The white and gold dining room
was used for dancing. American Beauty
roses and green vines being used on
sideb0ard and mantels. and q bank Of
palms screening the orchestra OF six
teen pieces.
The galleries were nankod with
palms ana chains OF smilaX and roses
were swung from the chandeliers.
Champagne punch was served az one
end from % table beautifully decorated
with California v.Olets and ferns and
10 the reading and writing rooms which
had been transformed into a dining
room, refreshments We're served from
tables eXquisItely adorned with lace,
cut glass, orchids, syringa roses and
Germs.
Assisting the party On receiving were
Col. and Mrs Edwin r. Holmes. Mrs.
Sara h BransfJrd, Mrs. Plank, mother
of the groom Mrs. Edwin S. Ferry Mrs
- w. Center, Mrs Causten Brown
Mrs. George l. Nye, Mrs. George s
Bransford.
SOME OF THE COSTUMES.
The most elaborate costume worn at
the wedding next 10 the brides was
that OF Mrs Edwin +. Holmes, 10
whose lavish expenditure and artistic
taste the splendor of the wedding and
reception Of her sister is due. She wore
a Paris creation OF white brocaded sat
I'm. The skirt was entraine and opened
I'm front over pettic0at Of white nous
seine over a foundation OF taneta, 10
was trimmed with an applique floral
design outlined with puihngs of the
The bodice was cut low
ana was finished with a bertha OF Vene-
tian point oyerlaid with the applique
and finished at the shoulders with gold
bands
The front OF the gown was studded
with diamonds and turquoise and she
wore a magnificent necklace and chain
Of the same beautiful stones. The hair
was worn high and was onamented
with a beautiful pin, representing a
cluster Of yellow roses with diamond
hearts.
Mrs. Bransford, mother Of the bride.
was gowned in heliOtrope broca1e.
with iridescent trimming and collar
and revers OF rose point
Mrs Plank. mother OF the groom wore
q handsome brOCade In silvery blue
and white The bodice was trimmed
with Duchesse lace and rare embroid-
cry.
Mrs. J. S. Bransfords gown was Of
gray and rose br0caded taffeta.
Mrs. Harris, sister Of the groom
wore old rose crepe with Renaissance
THE PRESENTS.
The wedding gifts were elaborate and
beautiful In the extreme They repre-
sented the remembrance Of friends at
home and abroad and made a most
display Amongst them were
80 shares OF Silver King stock, from
Mrs. Edwin r. Holmes, and also mag
llhcent solid silver tea set
Chest Of silver from the brides
mother
Solid silver chocolate set from Mr.
and Mrs. David Keith
Gold and onyx clock and candelabra |
from Miss Grace Emery
Dinner set of rare French China from
groom's mother and brother
Silver salted almond set, 7. y, Stew |
ms, Of Denver
silver Candelabra. S. Hamburger
Solid silver Ice cream tray, spoons |
md knife. from the members Of the /
University club
Wine set Of Bohemian glass Mrs. d. |
~ Mclaughlin
Cut glass wine set. Mr. and Mrs.
Handsome imported vase, Mr.. and
Mrs. Newell
Besides these there are numberless |
'ieces OF table silver exquisite cut |
,lass, beautiful pictures and handsome |
lieces OF household furniture.
THE BRIDES .TRoUssEAU
The uousscau provided for the bride.
which. tu the last detail was o present /
rom Mrs H. l.. Holmes, Is the most /
magnificent ever planned for a western |
ride 10 comprises twenty-four gowns |
4 the richest fabrics, and made In the /
most elaborate and artistic designs OF /
Do. m0i.stas art with details Of lingerie /
&c.. that would make the hearts Of |
10Th tha average and unayerage woman /
Iss Boo their thr0ats with longing SIX /
uI lle daiuuest musllns and richest \
aces enter into their Cr-atiou-maknE /
u outfit that would do credit 20 a
unens wardrobe.
An iu 8l the event was one long 10 b.
omamh.roI in salt Lakes social an
gIs. Tho newly married couple lett
90 Thursday fOr a two months trip IN I
'alltlrrIa after which they viii reside
Q the knutsf0rl.