The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-27
BRIcGES-FORD
Beautiful Spring Wedding Last Night
on Jackson Street

many a day was that which took place
last evening at the home of Mr.. James
L. Ford, l105 Jackson street, when
Miss :. Naddie Ford became the bride
If IT Allan Wheelus Bridges of
Ccala. Florida.
Promptly al I o'clock. TO the inspir-
iae strains OF MeHdelssohn's march.
-k.llIu.ly rendered by Mrs. Randolph
Hhe3'cr, the bridal party descended
rse stairs and proceeded to a beauti-
July ir1provised altar of ferns and
palms in the parlor, around which they
forEed a half circle.
Erst came the little ribbon girls,
Ic"r H. number, Charlotte McMurray,
Sueie McCutcheon, Mildred Hudson
and Jalia Howard, all beautifully
dressed ia white lingerie over silk,
Gnd CARRYING ribbons to form the
aisle.
Next IN order came the grOomsmen.
Nr Joseph a Ford and Mr.. Holcombe
f. Payne, IN full dress. and wearing
ratrr2l orange blossom boutOnierres,
obtained from Florida. After them
ca.He the matG0ns of honor, Mrs. Sue
Il. Faastor aunt Of tn bride, and
,irs. Kiah Thornton Ford, sister of
the brj-o both sowned in chiffon over
attn, with lace and pearl trimmings
wearing wTeaths Of natural orange
blossoms, and carrying maiden-hair
terms, he two representing a picture
Of Gu.enly grace and beauty.
Fourth in order was the winsome
maid Of honor. Miss Lucy HagOOd
Fo~1 a. a costume Of white messaline.
wien dvcheas lace and chiffon trim
.Iiags ana carrying white carnations:
ehe. TOO, wearing a wreath of natura,
orGugs blossoms.
Following her came the little ring
bearer. Be1not Mosaley Venable. in
4 costume Of While serge and bearing
npca q silver tray the ring. mystic
evmh2l 81 the union Of heart and hand
and life.
Tt" little ring bearer was the fore
r-n0o~ o. tha bride. who appeared
leaning Unon the arm OF her brother,
ny. K.7n 7 Fora looking the embcdi-
'@ent of 1oajdynly loneliness, gowned
ia "a lace roGe over ivory satin, hav-
Co." no" veil caught with natural or
auge blossoms. and carrying brides
-uses.
they were rat at the altar by the
groom. Mr.. Allen Wheelus Bridges.
attended by his best man, Mr.. L. n
Green. OF Ocala, Fla.
The ceremony was performed by
Pew. J. A. McMurray. pastor of the
lloyd Sire Presbyterian church. and
The so'emn words were pronounced
"h'ch made them man and wife.
After the ceremony a very delight
Jul reception was held. thus affording
the larg. gathering Of relatives and
friends an opportunity of shOwcring
their congratulations.
The whole lower floor presented a
very attractive appearance, with the
elaborate decorations Of ferns, palms,
narcissus and jOnquils--the color
scheme of green and white prevailing
in the parlor, and yellow and white in
the dining room and hall, and over
it a mellow glow was shed by the nu-
merOus candelabra. Delicious refresh
ments were served, and punch was la
died in the hall by Mrs. Edward Muir
rell and Mrs. Wilcox Brightwell.
Mrs. J. w. jerks presided over the
brides book, which was a parting gift
to the bride from the infant Sunday
school class, which she had taught so
faithfully for several years.
Miss Bessie Allen was custodian of
the brides cake, and the cutting of
il afforded much merTiment. Miss
Carrie Allen captured the ring, Miss
Bessie Allen the dime and Miss Rang
ely the darning needle.
The bride has ever been a favorite
amongst a large circle of adoring
friends in this city, where she is we'll
known. OF a loving and social ma
ture, she acquired friends easily, and
she will be sadly missed in the church
circle, being a member of the choir,
and always foremost in every good
work in the church society, the Ear
nest Workers, of which she was the
treasurer.
The groom is prominent in church
and business relations in his native
town of Ocala, Fla. and has friends
everywhere throughout the state.
The presents were unusually nu-
merous and handsome, thus attesting
the popularity of both bride and
groom. Conspicuous among these
presents were two chests of silver
and a silver service.