The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-18
srEDMAN-PEsCHsU WEDDING
APINK AND WHITE EVENT.
The Happy Home Wedding of Prominent
and Popular Wilmington
Couple.

Wilmington, N. c., Sept. 17.-(Special)
The wedding last night of Miss Maria
Theresa Peschau and Mr. Frank H. Stead
man was one of the most beautiful home
weddings ever witnessed here.
1t took place at a quarter to six at the
residence of the brides parents, and in
its beautiful color scheme was pink and
white. The ceremony was witnessed by
the intimate friends and relatives of the
contracting parties and afterwards de
lightful reception was held for two hours.
The residence was most profusely and
beautifully decorated for the event. The
hall and the different rooms were In a pro-
fusion of smilax, cut flowers and pot
plants, while in the handsome parlors the
walls were deity draped with smlax and
the chandeliers were festooned with clus-
tiers of pretty green vines, and about the
room were banked handsome pot plants
The altar was arranged in corner OF the
room and was approached by two paths
made of white mating, these for the
bridal party.
Two charming little ribbon girls Misses
Kathleen Mckay and Agnes Hayden en-
tered first, being followed by Misses Kate
an aisle through which the bride and her
attendants passed to the altar.
The attendants entered in the following
order: Miss Alma Peschau, sister OF the
bride, first bridesmaid Messrs. Henry B..
and John Is. Peschau, ushers; Misses Au
gusta Virgins and Carrie Harriss, brides
maids Messrs. II. NJ. Chase and Louis
E. Hall, groomsmen; Miss Keith Coving
ton, bridesmaid; J. O. Carr, Esq, and Mr.
George w. Chestnut, groomsmen; Misses
Jeanie Peck and Katharine Harriss,
bridesmaids; Geo. l.. Peschau ESQ, and
Captain John VanB. Nets. groomsmen;
and Miss Susie Parsley, maid of honor.
The bride entered with her father and
at the altar was met by the groom, who
had entered through the eastern door with
his best man, Mr.. William S. Bernard
Rev. Father c. Dennen, rector of St.
Thomas Pro-Cathedral impressively per-
formed the ceremony according to the sol
emn and beautiful rites of the Catholic
church.
The bride was magnificently gowned in
white liberty satin, handsomely emhroid-
cred with pearls. In her hair was sprig
of orange blossoms, while she carried
lovely shower bouquet of brides roses.
Both the maid of honor and first brides
maid were attired in tailored dresses OF
pink silk null and each carried bouquet
of brides roses while the other lady at
tendants were in white point desprit,
trimmed with white taffeta silk and car
ried large bouquets of pink roses.
After the marriage there was a delight
full reception from 6 to O'clock which
was attended by large numbers OF the pop
ular couples friends. Delicious refresh
ments were served, and during the even
ing Holowbush's orchestra rendered a
number of selections. Col. Walker Tay-
Tor was master of ceremonies and did this
most gracefully.
The bride is one of the most popular
young ladies of the city, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs Eduard Peschau, and the groom,
the sheriff of New Hanover county, is one
of our most prominent business men, both
being prominent in social circles. There
were many handsome wedding gifts, as
costly as ever seen here. Mr.. and Mrs
Steadman have gone on a northern tour
and will return in two weeks.