The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-27

The much chrOnicled and much talked
of wedding of Miss India Bell Vedder
Fleming. daughter of Col. and Mrs.
Robert 1, Fleming, and Don Luis +.
Corea minister to this country from
: Nicaragua, took place today at noon in
the home of the brides parents, on
Massachusetts avenue. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. Teunis S
Hamlin. pastor OF the fashionable
Church of the Covenant. before a small
, company of about twenty-five relatives
and very intimate friends of the bride
and bridegroom This was followed by
a reception and breakfast. when the
guests included the members of the
diplomatic circle. and official and resi-
dent society. in all of which circles the
brides family and the bridegroom have
beer identified during their residence in
Washington. The house was hand
sOmely decorated. according TO the eX-
cellent and artistic taste of the brides
mother. with Southern smilax, twined
about the stairways festooning the
doOrways and windows, all studded with
Easter lilies and white orchids, which
latter flower has been considerably iden-
titled with the youthful bride Orchids
were the prominent feature of the
decora tions of her debut reception only
two months ago, ana have been con-
spicuOus in her bouquets and decOra-
tons at all functions where she has ap-
peared since then. A bower of smilax
palms, and lilies was arranged In the
bay window Of the drawing room where
the bridal party stood for the cere-
mony, which formed a superb back
ground for the pretty little group. The
smallness Of the company made the
scene more impressive. and the decora-
lions more effective.
Promptly at the hour set, the bride
groom. most distinguished i'm appear
ance and bearing out his reputation OF
being the handsOmest man in the corps.
appeared with his best man. the newly
appointed ambassador from Mexico. Sc
nor Enrique Creel. and the procession
of maids appeared from the hallway.
preceding the fair bride. The maids in
eluded Miss Erma Shaw. daughter Of the
Secretary Of the Treasury; Miss Ger
trude Fry. daughter OF Dr. II. D. FRI
Miss Eleanor Granger. daughter of Mr.
and Mrs John 7. Granger. and Miss May
kearBey, niece of Miss Helena McCar-
Jhv. Of this city The wedding march
was played by a string orchestra sta
TONED behind screen Of palms and
blossoms.
The youthful bride looked her very
best in superb gown OF heavy ivory
satin, with trimmings Of Brussels point
lace specially purchased during the sum.
mer abroad of the bride and her mother
Miss Fleming, was never more effective
than through the filmy meshes Of hel
bridal veil. which was caught with
orange blossoms held with a pin Of dla
monds. She carried an exquisite shower
BOuqGet OF white orchids and lilies o
the valley. Most conspicuous In her cos
tune was her magnificent ornament o
diamonds. the gift Of the bridegroom.
Is OF pure white stones set in the form
OF "a large bow-knOt which on this Oc
casion she wore on her lace cOrsage. bu
which can be worn as "A tiara or at TIM
throat. and is Of great value. The brid
entered with her father, who gave he
IN marriage The bridesmaids were al
gOWned alike in white silk muslin an,
lace. and carried showed bouquets o
lilies Of the valley. They were neithe
hats nor wells.
The ceremony was solemn and i'm
pressive. with the very youthful brid
aud her bridegroom, twenty-five year
Older. and the distinguished parsonage
grouped about her. The reception
scene Was brilliant one. and pTODabl,
no more elaborate and expensive wed
ding has been given in Washington 70
many years.
The guests included the members o
the Diplomatic Corps. the members O
the Cabinet. hundreds Of other off
Gals and their families. and scores o
the old resident society with which Mrs
IIeminS was identified during her girl
hood and early married life Mrs. Elem
ING wore a gown of great value mad
.'l brussels lace over white satin. an
ether souvenir of her trip abroad las
summer. With this she wore a neck
lace Of diamonds and Opals
The wedding breakfast was served i
the large dining room adjoining tn
pHrloTs on the first floor above tn
English basement-ef the mansion. I'm
mediately following this the diploma
bridegroom took his bride for a shor
wedding trip. after which they wi
be at home in the Nicaraguan legatio
on @ street. one of the most beautifully
city.
A fair young graduate. n debutante
and a bride, all within the remarka bi
short space Of time of eight months.
record which has seldom been beate
ny any young woman in WaShingto
society This is the story of the pas
summer and winter of the bride of tn
Nicaraguan minister She was graduate,
the youngest member Of her class, las
June. and made her debut as the young
est member Of circle Of debutante
numbering more than fifty She ha
hardly had time to be sure Of her ow
social success when she was led to tn
altar, which marked her entrance int
the picturesque diplomatic circle whic
appears TO be the pinnacle Of social sui
cess in the minds Of many experience
social leaders.
The Nicaraguan minister has serve