The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-07-06
COUCH-NOLAN.

of Senoia, Ga, to Prof. George E.
Nolan, of Marietta, which took place at
the Baptist church, Senoia, Wednesday
night, June 28th, was one of the most
notable and elegant social affairs which
has ever taken place in that section of
the state.
The decorations at the church were
particularly effective. The entire SEC
ton back of the chancel was hidden by
banked palms and ferns, and pink and
white roses frightened the effect. A
canopy was formed of alternate pink
and white streamers, and from its
center large bell of roses depended.
A few moments before 8 O'Clock, the
hour appointed for the ceremony, Mrs.
u. Green. of Newman, began the beau
tiful solo, "Only One Heart Divine"
and the delicate sentiment of the song,
borne OIL the fute-like soprano, went
to every heart.
The strains of the Lohengrin wedding
march, played by Mrs. w. F. Culpep-
per, signalled the entrance of the we'd
ding party, The bridesmaids we're:
Mrs. j. B. Hoyl, cousin of the bride !;
Mrs. G. D. Pollock. of Atlanta, and
Mrs. S. j Elder, of College Park, her
sisters, and Misses Stella and Maud
Nolan, of Nolan, Ca, sisters of the
groom. The groomsmen were Messrs.
George M. Napier, of Monroe; &. d.
Pollock, of Atlanta; S. j. Elder, of
College Park; J. K. Nolan, of Melon
ough, and Paul Launius, of Monroe.
Flower girls, Misses Madge Pollock
and Margaret Mcknight. Ribbon bear
ers, Master Frank Pollock with Miss
Mary Lizzie Edwards, and Master NJ
H. Elder with Miss Romola Edwards.
The bridesmaids formed in semi
circle on a slightly raised platform,
and the officiating minister, Rev. j. w.
r. Jenkins, stood just in advance of
them.
1t was an exquisite picture THAT met
the eye when the wedding party was IN
place. The bride never looked more
beautiful. She wore very handsome
princess gown of messaline satin, elab-
orately trimmed with Irish point lace
and pearls, the only ornament being a
diamond brooch, gift of the groom.
She carried shower bouquet of bride
roses. The bridesmaids were attired
in white with pink girdles, and each
carried bouquets of pink roses.
The bride was given away by her
father, Mr.. M. H. Couch The ring
ceremony was used, and was impressive
in its simplicity. At it's conclusion,
the flower girls touched cords con-
nected with the great bell, and the
happy couple received shower of rose
petals. The professional feature of the
wedding was stately in the extreme,
and was remarked upon by many.
An elegant reception followed the
nuptial ceremony. The handsome Couch
home was a5laze with brilliant lights
and elabOrately decorated throughout,
and the broad piazzas EMPOWERED with
rose vines were profusely illuminated
by Japanese lanterns.
Delicious refreshments and ices were
served, and great punch bowl on one
of the verandas, at which Misses Opal
Mcknight and Ruth Cooke presided,
dispensed additional refreshment TO
more than one hundred and fifty guests.
A magnificent array of presents at
tested the popularity of both bride and
groom. Among the gifts were gen.
erous check from the BRIDES father and
q handsome chest of silver from the
groom's family.
Prof. and Mrs. Nolan left for trip of
several weeks to the great lakes and
the Thousand Islands, New York. On
their return they will be at home to
their friends at Marietta.
Mrs. Nolan, as Miss Couch, has been
a popular social figure since her girl
hood. She is the youngest daughter of
Mr. Matthew Henderson Couch, one of
the wealthiesJ and most successful men
of that section. She is highly cul.
tured young woman and her cordiality
and bright spirit have made her gen.
eral favorite.
Mr.. Nolan is a widely known young
educator, now principal of the Marietta
High School, and is successful not only
in his profession, but in business affairs
also. He has wide circle of friends to
extend their congratulations, and the
Journal is among them,
SHE WAS HIS INTELLECTUAL 81.