The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-10
BEAUTIFUL CHURCH WEDDING.
Mr.. Murray Wannamaker and Miss
Leila Rucker Made One.

Leila Rucker Made One.
One Of the most elaborate mar
riages ever solemnized in this COM
munity took place at Andrew Chapel
Methodist Church on Wednesday
evening, December IS. The contrac-
ting parties were Miss Leila Rucker
and Mr.. Murray Wannamaker, both
Of this section. The church itself,
handsome edifice, was beautifully
and artistically decorated, the color
scheme green and white being effec-
lively carried out in every detail.
The pews in which the family sat
were roped off with white ribbon tied
with hydrangeas.
At seven o'clock to the strains Of
Mendelsohn's wedding march, skill
fully rendered by Miss Annie Knots
Of North, the wedding party entered
from the left and right doors. First
to enter were the ushers, Mr.. Eugene
Sem came up the left aisle, while
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aisle, and took their places at the
foot of the steps leading up to the
altar. The groomsmen and brides
maids then entered, one coming up
each aisle, crossing in front Of the
altar railing and passing to their
places on each side of the altar rail-
ing. The attendants were Miss Ma
rie Chaplin with Mr.. Hayne Living
ston, Miss Daisy Robinson with Mr..
Fletcher Sem, Miss May Staley with
Mr.. Bennie Rucker, Miss Maude Ri
ley with Mr.. Moreman Robinson, Jr.,
Miss Jessie Joyner with Mr.. Stacey
Rucker, Miss Rosa Rucker with Mr..
Clifton Redmon.
The flower girl and boy, little Miss
Lucille. Rucker and Master Asa Inab-
met, entered carrying dainty bas-
kets filled with flowers. Then came
up the lift aisle the pretty bride on
the arm of her maid of honor, Miss
Mary Geiger, and from the right en-
trance the groom and his best man,
Mr.. Peter Robinson. The bride and
groom met under bell covered with
white flowers, suspended from an
arch Of white, where the impressive
ceremony was performed by the
Pastor, Rev. M. F. Dukes. All
through the ceremony Meditation"
was softly played by Miss Knots.
The ceremony being completed, Men
delsohn's wedding march again peal
ed forth and the little flower bearers
preceded the bride and ,groom down
the right aisle Of the church strew-
ing flowers in their pathway.
The entire bridal party marched
out down the left and right aisles,
and repaired to the home of the
brides father, Mr.. B. F. Rucker,
where a bounteous repast was served
to them and a host of invited
friends. The bride never looked
fairer than when her beautiful face
was framed in the transparent veil,
gathered gbove her head with real
orange blossoms. She was lovely
gowned in white satin en- traine,
trimmed with lace, tucks and medal
lions. She carried bouquet of
brides roses, carnation and ferns,
tied with white satin ribbon. The
necklace worn on this occasion was
used by the brides mother on her
wedding. The maid Of honor was
attractive in a gown Of green silk,
with plating and lace trimmings.
The bridesmaids wore jumper
suits made of batiste over taffeta
silk waist, with silk folds, and rib
bon trimmings aid white gloves and
shoes to match. The little flower
girl wore batiste chiffon trimmed
with lace and tucks. Many hand
some and useful presents were re-
ceived The bride is the second
daughter of Mr.. B. F. Rucker. a
prominent farmer Of this section,
and was one Of Andrew Chapel's
most charming and popular young
ladies. The groom Is prosperous
young farmer, of sterling qualities
and many friends. After the recep-
tion the happy couple left for their
future home amid showers Of rice
and old shoes. One Present.