The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-27

NEW YORK, Jan. 27.-GIadys Wander
bilt is now the Countess Szechenv. To-
day, at high noon, in the Vanderbilt res
ldence, West Fifty-eighth street. she
was united in marriage 10 Count LaszIo
Szechenyi, Of Hungary.
The ceremony was performed by MGR.
Michael J. Lavelle, OF St. PatricE's Ca
thedraI. Nearly three hundred guests.
assembled in the great ballroom OF the
mansion, were as silent as statues while
the services were read.
While there was an air OF simplicity
about the celebration of the ugIptials.
there were many features which made
Inc event one Of the most striking and
impressive ever witnessed in the city
The brides gown. Of a wonderfully
woven material. but fashioned with a.
simplicity that accentuated her girIish
appearance, was in sharp contrast TO
the brave splendor Of Count Szechenyis
uniform.
Made in the princesse style. which
aSlsunSuisnes 1t from the conventional
lines OF the usual wedding dress. its
I heavy ivory satin is untrimmed. save
ior the elaborate wedding veil in a
NoiumnOus Oblique skein of real lace
/ GFaped Ia W atteau. which covers the
/ bride from her head. where IL is held
by chaplet Of white orchids. to the
| hem Of the wedding gown
Ihe brides flowers are made uD into
| nun bouquet of white orchids. with
q shower Of ribbons and orchids flowing
from the stems. This was given 10 her
by the count.
Tiny pufTed sleeves, Iooped with
sprays Of Grange blossoms. met Tbe
leh8In OF white mousquetaire gloves
The gowns of the bridesmaids were
or princess style Of soft white chiffon.
/ 1hey nave empire effect in back. pro-
/ ouced Dy day glrdle of very soft white
silk, with sheen almost metallic.
The gowns were pleated. the skirts
with side pleats ending half way below
the knees and thus affordinC the fuU-
ness suggestive Of fOunce. This
wide, above which is set a band of
white embroidered chiffon-a sort Of
insertion The embroidery was done in
very deep cream silk, making a strong
contrast 10 the cream white material
Count in Uniform.
The count wore his uniform OF rank
as a lieutenant in the Imperial Hussars.
He looked taller and heavier in his
blue coat, braided and frogged and en-
broidered with pounds of gold braid.
q red and blue viscred cap, weighted
with precious metal; bright red trous-
ers, with an inch and a half stripe Of
gold braid running down the sides. and
wearing a 5eweI-hilted sword in a gold
and silver scabbard.
There was an atmosphere about the
wedding that, while approached at other
international ceremonies. Of the kind.
was never equaled. Quiet dignity took
the place OF fsttering excitement, and
military uniforms broke up the black
and white simplicity.
The ceremony was the one used by
the Roman Catholic Church to wed one
OF its faith to a Protestant. Mgr. La
veIle awaited the two young people at
gold and white pre-dieu. with en-
broidered cushions. Because the bride
is not Catholic, there was no solemn
blessing Of the ring with holy water.
which always is "a striking feature OF
the Catholic marriage
The bride wore a historic tiara OF dia-
monds-an heirloom which has been in
the Szechenyi family for many genera
tions--as well as other jewels which are