The Republican journal., 1907-01-17
WEDDING BELLS.

U. S. Senator and Mrs. James P Taliaferro
will be interested to hear of the wedding of
their youngest daughter, Anna Virginia, to
Mr.. Edward Wood Lane, president of the
Atlantic National Bank of Jacksonville,
Fla, which occurred at O'Clock Wednes-
day evening, January End, at St. Johns
church in that city. The chancel of the
church was simply but artistically decorated
with palms, foliage, plants and Easter lilies.
The six ushers led the wedding procession,
followed by the brides only sister, Mrs.
Archer s. Hubbard, who acted as matron
of honor. Her gown was of pompadour
chiffon, pink flowers on a white ground,
and point lace. Point applique was used
for the 1ounce of the skirt, the V of the
surplce waist, and the ruff1es of the elbow
sleeves. Mrs. Hubbard's ornaments were
string of whole pearls with a Diamond
pendant, and an aQuamarine pin set with
whole pearls, the brides gifts to her sister.
Her becoming hat was Gainsborough of
white tulle. She carried sheaf of long
stemmed American beauty roses. 1mmedi-
ately following the matron of honor came
the beautiful young bride, leaning ON the
arm of her father, Senator Taliaferro Her
magnificent gown was of heavy satin, slight
ly empire in effect, with long train, embroid-
cred in silver and seed pearls; the point
lace of which the bodice was formed was
also embroidered with pearls. Her tulle
veil was caught by wreath of orange
blossoms and she carried shower bouquet
Of lilies of the valley and orchids. Her
ornaments were string of 100 pearls, the
gift of the groom, la valliere of diamonds
and pearls. presented by her uncle, Mr..
E. 2. Taliaferro, and a turquoise bracelet,
also a wedding gift. The bride and her
father were met at the altar by Mr. Lane
and his best man, Mr. Remer Lane Denmark,
and the marriage ceremony was performed
by Dr.. Van Winder Shields. This wedding
is of interest all through the South, as both
families have been prominent in that Sec
ton generations, while Senator Taliaferro
has been frequent visitor in Belfast and
with his family spent two summers here. Al
ter the ceremony large and brilliant recep-
ton was held at the home of the brides
parents, West Church street. Senator and
charming Louis XIV room. The walls were
hung with pink MORE silk, the furniture
carved and gilded and upholstered in pink
and white brocade. Bridesmaid roses were
exclusively used. First in line stood Mr..
and Mrs. Taliaferro. Mrs. Taliaferro was
gowned in white brocade, embroidered in
gold, the bodice embroidered in crystal, and
having touches of pale blue velvet. Her
hat was of silver gauze with plumes shad-
ing from pale blue to white; her ornaments,
sapphires and diamonds. MIR. and Mrs
Lane stood next, and then Mr.. and Mrs.
Hubbard. Elaborate refreshments were
served in the dining room, which was deco
rated with American beauty roses. The
library was decorated with bride roses and
Easter lilies. After receiving the congratu-
latiOns of hundreds of guests, Mrs. Lane
donned her going-away gown, which was
light gray suit trimmed with brown, and
worn with a gray silk waist with touches of
! white lace. Her hat was ashes of roses felt
trimmed with quilts and grapes. Black
gloves and watch bracelet (Which, with
an electric automobile, were Mr.. Lanes
Christmas gifts) completed her costume.
| The wedding gifts, which were displayed
upstairs, numbered over five hundred and
| were beautiful beyond description. Mrs.
Lanes family gifts were entirely personal
| ones, jewelry, etc. The mothers gift was
a diamond brooch, while Mr.. and Mrs. Hub
bard presented gold card case with ruby
clasp. The groom's parents sent a chest of
| flat silver, the Bank gave silver soup and
dinner service. Vice President and Mrs.
| Fairbanks sent one of the many silver bowls
received, while there were quantities of all
kinds of silver and cut glass. After their
| wedding trip Mr.. and Mrs. Lane will reside
| with the BRIDES parents.