The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-10-20
PRETTY HOME WEDDING.
Miss CorneIia Gertrude Barton Becomes the Wife
of Mr.. William Henry Patriek-A Beautiful
Ceremony at the Home Of the Brides Mother.

Ceremony at the Home Of the Brides Mother.
One of the prettiest home wedding ever
witnessed in Bamberg took place at the
home of Mrs. Cornelia F. Barton last
Wednesday evening, when her daughter,
Cornelia Gertrude, and Mr.. William Hen
ry Patrick, of this place, were married.
The handsome residence was in festive
attire, the hall and spacious parlors being
artistically decorated with palms, ivy,
bamboo and ferns. Festoons and gar
lands were gracefully intermingled with
vases and bowls of flowers, carrying out
the color scheme in green and white, the
result being natural grace and beauty. A
portiere of bamboo and ivy over white,
looped with white satin ribbon, hung
just in front of the bay window. Just
above where the bride and groom stood
was large horseshoe of white rose buds
and ivy leaves, suspended from white
satin ribbon. The horseshoe scheme was
carried out throughout the decorations.
A large number of relatives and friends
were present.
As the strains of Mendelssohn's "Wed-
ding March," rendered by Miss Florrie
Black, foated through the rooms four
flower bearers entered the parlor, carry
ing large armfuls of golden rod and white
satin rope. They were little Misses Sue
Barton, Simsie McMichael, Bland Barton
and Master Julian McMichael, nieces and
nephew of the bride. Then the bridal
party entered, where the Rev. n. W.
Hook, the officiating minister, awaited
them. First came Mr.. Jerome B. Nc.
Michael with Miss Edna Tatum, wearing
handsome costume of cream eolienne,
with deep yoke of point de Bruxelles lace,
wide tucks, rufles and shirrings, the
latter being repeated on the skirt.
Then Mr.. Harry Murphy with Miss
Ellen Fielder, in simple, graceful gown
of light blue silk null over taffeta, with
trimming of Renaissance lace, satin rib
bon and and self-rufles.
Mr.. Richard McMichael with Miss Lii
liam Bellinger, in an attractive gown of
pale pink crepe chiffon over tatfeta, Ouch
esse all-over lace yoke, sun-plaiting and
elf.pendant ornaments.
Mr.. James McMichael with Miss Annie
Izlar, in dainty costume of cream crepe
de chine, with touch of old rose crushed
velvet, embroidered chiffon and ribbon.
Mr.. Emory Hooton with Miss Annie
Wright, in charming tucked gown of
pale yellow crepe de chine, with a deep
yoke and pointed cuffs Of Carreckma-
cross-lace and tulle ruching.
The groom with his best man, Mr.. q.
E. Bamberg, passed down the aisle to the
right, as the bride with her maid of honor,
Miss Florence Hooton, passed to the left,
all meeting and taking positions in front
of the horseshoe formed by the attend.
ants.
The bride was attired in a charming
gown Of ivory liberty satin over taffeta,
elaborately trimmed with chiffon, real
lace and applique. Fan-plaiting, self-puf
and pendant ornaments were used on the
skirt en- traine. The bridal veil was grace
fully caught in place with orange bios
SONS and a handsome sunqurst of pearls,
gift Of the groom. She carried large
bouquet of white carnations and maiden
hair ferns.
Miss Florence Hooton wore dainty
toilette of white crepe de chine, en-
brodered chiffon, motifs of Italian lace,
shirring and quillings of chiffon were
used as decorations, and she carried
bridesmaid roses and lace fern.
Immediately after the ceremony the
notes Of the march were again sounded,
and the bride and groom received con-
gratulatiol1s until summoned to the din
ing room. Here an elegant repast was
served, after which the guests were
ushered into the library, where mag
nifcent display of wedding gifts was
admired by all present. The gifts were
handsome and useful. There was every
thing that could be thought of in silver,
cut glass and china, besides numerous
other things.
The bride, as Miss Barton was very
popular and is loved by all who know
her. The groom is promising young
business man and has many friends in
Bamberg. They are attended by sim
cerest congratulations and best wishes
from their numerous friends.
The goth of October.