Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-09-25
VERY PRETTY
FALL WEDDING

TALL VEDDuvU
Gabrielson-Melander Nuptials at
Kandiyohi Witnessed by a
Large Crowd of People.
Last Sunday afternoon at l 80
O'Clock occurred the marriage of
Miss Marie Gabrielson, oldest
daughter of Charles Gabriclson of
Kandiyohi, to Mr.. Martin Melan-
der, also Of Kandiyohi. The mar
riage was performed in bowcry
on the lawn and was a very pretty
affair, witnessed by large number
Of relatives and friends Of the con-
tracing parties. Miss Alfredo
Lindholm presided at the organ
and the bridal party proceeded
down the stairs and out on the
lawn, on a walk laid in white with
a border of white ribbons, which
were suspended from either side Of
the porch and extended down to the
bowery. At the entrance Of the
bowery was an arch from which was
suspended a wedding bell Of white,
pink, purple and red a>ters. Fes-
toons of various colors were sus-
pended in the bowery and on the
table in the center was a large bo-
quet of asters. The bridal party
was lead by Miss Ida Melander, a
sister Of the groom, as bridesmaid
and August Gabriclson, a brother
Of the bride, as groomsman. Then
came the maid of honor, Miss Anna
Gabrielson, sister of the bride, and
the best man. Oscar Melander, a
brother Of the groom. Following
the maid of honor and the best man
came the bride and groom. They
were met in the bowery by Rev. S.
A. Lindholm, who read the mar j.
age service and after the marriage
ceremony gave a short talk on the
Significance of the marriage rela-
tion. Then followed the hearty
congratulations of the many friends
of the happy couple. The morning
had been cloudy but the sun shone
brightly upon the bridal party and
those who witnessed the ceremony
were reminded Of the saying Hap
py the bride that the sun shines
on.'
! The afternoon was spent in a
social way and rcfreshr cnts were
served. At four O'Clock a bounte-
Gus wedding dinner was served in
a large tent erected for the occa-
sion. Besides the many good
things to cat the tables were deco
rated with profusion Of cut flow
ers. The color scheme in the din
ing hall was green and red. The
parlor was decorated in white and
orange festoons suspended in all di-
rections from bell in the center.
In the dining room a bell Of green
and red was suspended above the
table and from this was suspended
festoons thruout the room. Cut
flowers and potted plants were seen
everywhere. An arch Of welcome
had been erected at the entrance
to the wcll-kept lawn and in the
evening Chinese lanterns illumin-
ated the scene.
The bride was attired in dotted
netting over white China silk
trimmed with Irish point lace and
wore veil with wreath Of myrtle
and lilies-of- -the-valley. She car
ried a large bouquet Of brides
roses. The bridesmaid and maid
of honor wore gowns of white all.
over in border and carried pink
carnations. The groom and attend
ants wore the conventional black.
The guests from a distance were
|-Mr. and Mrs. John Klint, Mr.. anc
Mrs. Tinberg and son Charles an(
Mrs. Andrew Anderson and daugh
ter Ruby, all Of Minneapolis; Mr.
and Mrs. P. c.. Peterson, E. C
=, Wellin, V. E. Lawson, Mr.. an(
Mrs. c.. H. Anderson and Sophi;
Carlson, Of Willmar.
The newly married couple re
ceived a large number of handsome
, and useful presents, besides a sun
! of money. They will go to house
keeping at once in the City restau
rant at Kandiyohi. Both the brid
:, and groom are we'll known at Kan
, diyohi. The bride was born an
:. grew to womanhood on the home
stead, where she also managed tn
,, household for number Of years at
ter the death of the mother. Tn
groom has made his home at Kan
diyohi for many years, and thei
many friends are glad to know tha
l they will make their home here
i They have the good wishes Of a
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