The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-09-12
A COLONIAL WEDDING
At Which Hiss ThOmasson Became
the Bride OF nr. c. E. Offutt.

On Monday, the 9th inst, Monte Vista,
the country home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Thomasson, of
Chicago, was the scene of a brilliant
wedding, when Mr.. Elwood Offutt, son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. D. +. Offutt OF this
town, became united in marriage with
Miss Nanniene Norton Thomasson, the
accomplished and only daughter of the
above.
The spacious lawn, porches and drive
ways were beautifully illuminated with
Japanese lanterns, while inside the
house only the soft light of myriads of
candles, after the fashion of our grand
mothers, were used.
Sweet peas were the flowers used,
and they, with quantities Of green, were
everywhere in profusion.
An aisle in the spacious dining room,
where the marriage ceremony took
place, was formed with white ribbons
attached TO small white posts, which
led to a raised dais in the broad curved
window at one end. Solid green here
formed beautiful background for the
picturesque ceremony.
Promptly at eight O'Clock the process
sion was formed up stairs, while Daisy's
orchestra played Maryland, My Mary
land, >" in striking contrast to the time
worn Mendellsohn and Lohengrin
marches usually used. Later they play
ed many other Southern and dance
tunes. The ushers and bridesmaids,
one by one, preceded the bride and her
father, who gave her away, to the min
iature stage where she was met by the
groom and his best man, Mr.. d. f. Of
futt, Jr.
The beautiful Episcopal ceremony
was used, and performed most impress
lively by Rev Mr. Cooley, of Madison
vile, Ohio a cousin of the brides
mo ther.
The bride looked lovely in a white
tulle over satin decolette gown, en-
train, trimmed with very old real lace
and made after fashion of just fifty
years ago. Her tulle veil was fastened
with a coronet Of orange blossoms and
was most gracefully arranged. Her
only ornaments were pearl necklace
and diamond crescent, the latter be
ing gift Of the groom.
Pheiushers were tDr. J. L. Legge, Of
this town, Mr.. Nelson Thomasson, a
brother of the bride, Of Chicago, and
Mr.. J B. g. Roberts, Jr., of Cumber-
land. They all wore evening dress,
white gloves and boutonieres Of white
sweet peas. The maids were Miss How
land Of Amherst, Mass, Miss Owsley
of Chicago, and Miss Nell Ofutt Of
Oakland They wore quaint but simple
gowns of filmy Powered material,
slightly decolette, and carried flower
fans, ormed of sweet peas Each
maid, clasped around her wrist, wore 8
pearl heart on black velvet band, a
gift Of the bride.
After the ceremony the bride and
groom proceeded at once to the recep-
ton hall, where they received the best
wishes and congratulations Of their
friends
Delicious punch was served through
out the evening, and about $50 Rau-
scher, the celebrated Washington ca
terer, served refreshments The bride S
table, which was a large white heart,
was placed in the breakfast room to
itself, and was beautifully decorated.
The heart effect was carried out in re-
freshments and wherever possible.
True Southern hospitality prevailed,
and every one seemed to enjoy the
occasion.
The presents, which were displayed
in an upstairs room, were numerous anc
beautiful.
The bride and groom left in an auto,
mobile for Deer Park where they took
train No. 4 for New York city and g
northern tour.
Upon their return Mr. and Mrs.
Offutt will take up their residence ir
their recently purchased home on the
edge of town, formerly occupied by
Judge Shellabarger and family.
Among those present from Oakland
were Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Sturgiss, Mr.
and Mrs. +. H. Sincell, Mr.. George Sin
cell, Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Offutt, Mr.
and Mrs. Gilmor S. Hamill, Mr.. Stewart
Hamill, Mr.. and Mrs. J. l.. Pollock anC
Mr. and Mrs King Deawder
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