The Washington times., 1904-05-24
Nuptials Celebrated To-
day at St. Matthews
Church.
DIPLOMATS PRESENT
Beautiful Costumes Worn by
the Bride, Her Attendants,
and Her Guests.

Great simplicity marked the marriage
OF Lieutenant Commander de Faramond
and Miss Ivy Langham, which took
place at II o'clock this morning in St.
Matthews Church, and was solemnized
by the Rev. Edward Buckley and the
Rev. Thomas Lee.
The bride entered the church from the
FDar door leaning on the arm Of her
brother-in-law, Baron Sternburg, the
German ambassador. They were pre-
ceded by two bridesmaids. Miss Lang
ham, sister of the bride. wore, a gown
Of white chiffon, made with many tucks.
and large black picture hat. Mile
YvOnee de Felzins cousin of the groom,
who came from France to attend the
wedding. wore a gown OF pale blue chif-
fon. trimmed with liberty silk and ecru
lace. and black and white hat They
each carried lilies of the valley.
The Brides Gown.
The bride wore charming gown Of
pale gray chiffon. shirred and trimmed
about the bodice with embroidery in vari-
our shades Of gray, and a collarette of
cream white lace. A large gray picture
hat OF chiffon. trimmed in shaded gray
plumes. completed the toilet. A prayer
book of white leather. the gift OF Cardi-
nal Gibbons. replaced the customary
bouquet
The uncle OF the bride. Arthur Lang
ham. followed the ambassador and the
bride.
The groom entered the church from
the Rhode Island Avenue side. and was
escorted by NJ. Jusserand. the French
AMBASSADOR; Yiscount de Chambrun, who
acted as best man; the groom's uncle,
Baron de Felzins, Of France. the ushers
following The two parties OF the bride
and OF the groom met at the center Of
the church. and proceeded 10 the altar
Diplomats Attend.
All diplomats in Washington were in
vited guests. and the men Of the corps
attended in regulation frock coats and
silk hats. The groom wore the same
conventional morning dress. as did all Of
the ushers.
The German ambassador. baron Stern
burg. <nd Arthur Langham acted as Of
fetal witnesses for the bride. while the
French ambassador and Baron de Fell
zins acted IN that capacity for the
groom. High nuptial mass was said,
consuming some time. and making the
event impressive.
The altar was the only part Of the
church decorated. Although there was
a profusion OF white roses and lilies
and snowballs used in connection with
masses Of ferns Of different variety, the
effect was quite airy and pretty rather
than elaborate. The chancel rail formed
a veritable screen Of white flowers and
ferns. partly protecting the bridal pair
from view when they knelt.
Mourning Laid Aside.
There was no semblance Of the deep
mourning maintained by the family for
the late Mr. Langham, father Of the
bride. who died a few months ago This
was laid aside for the hour Of the we'd
ding.
Baroness Sternburg entered the church
with her mother, Mrs. Langham, and
her aunt, Mrs Arthur Langham. Both
the latter wore black. but not mourning.
while the baroness wore a gown OF pale
lavender and a lavender flower hat.
Mrs. Roosevelt, Miss Roosevelt. and
Mrs Hay. wife OF the Secretary of
State. represented the Executive family.
the President being absent from the
city. Mrs. Roosevelt wore a charming
gown OF black and white and large
black hat. Miss Roosevelt wore a gown
Of tan voile. and a black picture hat.
and Mrs. Hay also wore a gown OF
black and white
Only a few Official guests were invited
besides members OF the Diplomatic
Corps. Such were members OF the army
and navy asked I'm compliment to the
groom, who Is a member OF the French
navy.
Admiral Dewey and Mrs. Dewey head
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