The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-03-26
THE HIcKsoN-FEASTER WE'D
DING AT MIcANoPY

loon-day wedding of Mrs. Sue billiard
Neaster OF Micanopy and Mr.. Ethan
Allen Hickson of Lake City, on March
18th inst. AS seen from the view
point of a visitor, the smiles Of heav-
en- indeed rested on this holy union.
The day was a perfect one as we
rode into the quaint little town Of
Micanopy. The air was truly laden !
with the perfume of natural orange
blossoms, and on every hand beauti-
fully dressed women and handsome
men could be seen. There seemed to
be a general stir and hustle every
where. which set to ringing in our
ears the merry tinkle of wedding
bells. After a hasty preparation at
the hotel, we joined the gay crowds
which were fast gathering at the ell
egant home of Mrs. Feaster.
At the door we were met by a dain-
ty little maid, a cousin Of the groom,
Catharine Annette Johnson, dressed
in white messaline satin. The first
things that met our eye on entering
were the elaborate decorations every
where. The stair railing was covered
with garlands of evergreen and on
the piano, which had been moved into
the hall, were great masses of cut
flowers. The parlor was simply and
tastefully decorated in white and
green. A large bay window opposite
the door was made into an altar most
beautiful, with elegant palms, ferns
and smilax, brilliantly lighted with
candles. Festoons of tulle and smilax
gave a charming grace to this floral
altar. On the mantel a bank of
white roses and smilax was also gilt
tering. with soft candle light.
Just at high noon Mrs. James B. 81
monitor began playing Mendelssohn S
wedding march, and from the stair
way descended together little niece
and nephew of the bride, Sue Feaster
! Moore and Bernice Feaster, looking
like they had come from fairy land,
dressed in all white and carrying each
the end of a white ribbon, which
formed the bridal pathway. Down
this aisle first came the minister
Rev. Mr.. Thrasher, of the Baptist
church in Micanopy, Mrs. Feaster
pastor. who took his stand in the cen
ter First of the bridal party was
Miss Lucille Moore of Ocala, niece o.
the bride. beautifully dressed in white
messaline satin, with pearl passa
= msnterie and chiffon trimmings, car
= rying white lilies and ferns. Follow
ing her was another niece, Miss Lu
4 eve HagOod Ford, of Lynchburg, Va
p who was exquisite in beautiful sof
, shade Of light green messaline satin
p with silver sequin and chiffon trim
= mings. In her arms she carried
4 large bouquet of ferns and orang
blossoms. These two young brides
. maids took their stand, one on eithe
i side of the altar.
4 Immediately after them came tn
n groom and his best man, Mr.. ALE
l. Bridges. of Ocala. Then came tn
r charming matron of honor, Mrs. ALE
s Bridges. who looked lovely in he
r wedding dress. a lace robe over ivor
a satin. carrying pink carnations an
n. ferns.
M Just one year ago Mr.. and Mrs. A
- len Bridges were married in Lyme
y burg. Va. and Mrs. FeasJer was N
H. iron of honor. and on this. their am
Rs versary. they were again at the alta
"A Mrs. Bridges took her stand by h
m sister. leaving a space by the side
- the groom for the bride.
N. All who know Mrs. Feaster admi
re her for her handsome appearance al
M graceful carriage, but never had s
r. looked so elegant as when she car
I'M I'm and took her place at the alt&
Her gown was of chiffon brOadclot
m railor-made. Of d dark wisteria COLI
in with shoes. gloves and hat to mate
me- She carried ON her arm an immen
Isl bouquet of brides roses and ferns
sb Immediately after the Ceremo
lr auG congratulations. the guests We
.r- . invited into an adjoining room
re Tr- o. g.. Montgomery and Mrs,