The Monticellonian., 1901-01-18
MARRIED AT NENP0RI. RI.
The Nuptials of Alfred Gwynns Vanderbilt and Miss Elsie
 French Celebrated.
BRIGHTER SUN NEVER SHOWN ON BRIDE.
Everything Connected Win the Af- fnir Bespoke wcRifh-Fhe Bride pnh Groom Were PiaymHtes m ChiIdhood's Days-o6 the Honeymoon Trip.

Newport, R. l., Jan. 15.-Nthough in 5he depth of winter this well known watering place took on a sem blanee of it> summer gayiety because of the wedding of Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, probably the most wealthy Of the third generation ot the Vanderbilt family, and Miss Elsie French, q charming Newport girl and former playmate of the bride room the daughter of Mrs. Frederick Orme French, q resident Of the city for many wears.
 A brighter sun never shown for any bride, and in spite of erispness in the air, it did not seem to be 8 W tiers day.
 he ceremony took place at noon in the ZlLriski Memorial church ot St. John he Evangelist. far up in the old north part of the city. on the very shores of NlrragaHsett bay, once the center of N4wport'5 fashion, but now far removed from the social whirl ot Bellevue avenue. Miss French made the choice of her own place of wor. ship and her own home for the scene of the marriage. instead of selecting tbe more pretentious but less familiar surroundings which would have been found in New York.
 The service was as ornate as the highest forms of the Episcopal church could make it The wedding procession, T picture of loyelincss and fine gowns, and the breakfast, which closet the formal proceedings of the day. was one of the grandest ever served in this city
 Although the ceremony was set fof noon, m nour or more before that time sav the arrival Of some of the guests at the church and those who came about II o'clock had the pleas. ure of listening to an organ concert and found leisure to marvel at the floral decor1tions.
 Just as the tones oi the "Iohen- grin" march breathed softly forth, the two elargymen. Rev. George F Beatty. rector of the church, and Rev. C. Brinley Morgan, rector of Christ church. It New Haven. entered from the side door. followed by the bride groom and his brother, Reginald Nan- derbilt, he best man.
 At the same time the bridal proces sion started up the main aisle, the ushers leading, followed by the four bridesmaids.
 At the altar Mir Vanderbilt met his bride Together they stood before the steps If the chancel until pr. Morgan had finished reading the be trotheI portion of the service when they asceuded into the ehancel and al the altar Dr. Beatty completed the ceremony and pronounced them husband and wife The Mendes> Inn wedding mahch was played as the wedding procession moved down the aisle and out ct the church. The cere- 1nony occupied about seven minutes.
 For the reception "Harbor View the residence of Mrs. French. had been prepared with great care. The broad Yerandas all ineIosed in glass were fiued with small pine trees. while within the house brilliant flowers met The eve The bride and groom re Ceired their friends while standing ia the large hall beneath I canopy com. posed entirely of Golden Gate roses.
 The poincetto the crimson Mexican Christmas flower, was the prevailing feature of the decorations in the din ing room. Al the conclusion of the wedding breakfast number of toasts were drune 10 the health and happiness of Mir. and Mrs. Wander bilt. The bridal pair left later in the afternoon on their honeymoon trip.
 Among the prominent guests were Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, the mother of the groom, gowned in mourning Mrs Frederick Orme French. the brides mother; Mr. Wm. K. Wander bilt, Mr and Mrs Frederick w. Van derbiIt, Mir and Mrs Harry Payne Whitney, Mrs. Elliot F. Shepard, Mr and Mrs Mckay Twombley. Dr. and Mrs. Seward Webb, Gen. and Mrs. Her bert F. Eaton, Baroness Sclliere, Mr and Mrs. !. E. Merrill; Mrs. Herman Oelriehs, Mir and Mrs Charles B. Alex ander and Mir. and Mrs. Benjamin (. Porter.