The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-05-09
The Lexington Dispatch.
Wednesday, May g, 1906.
Gavis-Bellingey.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

1t was my pleasure, Mr.. r iitor, to
be present on the evening Ut the 12'h
ult., at the beautiful home wedding
of Miss Carrie E Davis, of Bakers
Vile, and Mr.. J. Scottowe Bellipger,
of Orangeburg. The msrrige was
solemnized at Pineland Park, the
fine old country seat of the brides
parents, Hon. j. Kinsler and Mre.
Sallie K. Davis.
The weather was ideal The sun
sank in glorious splendor behind tie
the western hills; the balmy air as it
was waited through the murmering
pines was .redolent with the song of
birds and fragrant with the breath
of April flowers. Embowered be.
meath majestic magnolias, the stately
old ante bellum mansion reminded
one Of it's .past>glory in those never
to-be.forgotten>dsys, wben its sacred
threshold was untouched and un-
polluted by the foul invader.
Beautifully illuminated from attic
to basement and tastefully decorated
with potted plants-ferns, palms,
callas and cut Aowers-the drawing
room, parlors, Railways and dining
room presented scene of beauty.
On account OF the recent death of
the groom's father the marriage was
very q1iet, cnly few of the nearest
relation and most intimate friends
being present.
Mendelsshon's wedding march was
softly and beautifully rendered by
Miss Mary Geiger, as the bridal
party approached, led by Mrs. Geo.
K Davis, dame of honor, and Mrs.
Kate Davis Nelson, only sister of the
bride. Next came the groom with
his best man, Mr.. r J. Sslley, of
Orangeburg, then the bride with her
maid of honor, Miss Maude Henry
Bookmap, of Columbia. The beauti.
ful ceremony was impressively per-
formed by Rev. J z. Inabinet, form
or pastor of the bride.
Tall and stately, the bride was
lovely in her flowing gown of soft
white silk, made in the latest Partisan
style, and her brunette beauty was
enhanced by the flmy bridal veil
which fell in graceful folds around
her. She carried an exquisite shower
bouquet of rare ferns and white car.
nations. She wore a magnificent
locket studded with diamonds, an
heirloom of her mothers, elbow
gloves, a pair of rare old bracelets
worn on her left arm and solitaire
diamond completed her toilet. The
maid of honor was also gowned in
white silk, made walking length, and
which, Cindarella like, showed to
advantage her dainty white slippers.
She also carried shower bouquet of
ferns and carnations.
Mrs. Nelson was handsomely gown.
ed in rich black peau de soir with
lace medallions and white satin vest.
White kid gloves, diamond ear drops
and brooch. Mrs. Geo. K. Davis
wore soft, dreamy gown Of pale
blue silk null made decollete and
elbow sleeves; elaborately trimmed
She wore white gloves and diamond
solitaire. Her fresh blonde beauty
was emphasized by this becoming
and lovely gown. Miss Mary Geiger,
the fair musician, was charming in
lovely creation of white with gold
spaneles.
In due time the guests we're iu.
vited into the dining room where On
elegant supper was served. A most
beautiful centre piece composed OF a
large white urn filed with Easter
lilies adorned the table and WEE
tt admiration of all.
Many useful and beautiful presents
at!ested the popularity OF these ex.
cellept young people.
Mr.. and Mrs. BelliDger arrived at
t,eir home in Osangeburg county on
F.iday evening wtere they were
nj 9sse q to see their many friends.