The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-18
Joy-CIifford NuptiaIs At St.
 PauI'S Church
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By MYRTLE MILES.


 monial an occasion long to be remem- bered. The nuptial service was in itself extremely beautiful
 The music was lovely. The programme opened with Gounod's Ave Maria" sung by Mrs c. J. severin, whose voice is one of rare sweetness and eminently suited to solo work in a large church. Her next selection was the "Kyrie," by Ganss, followed by violin solo played by MT John Calman in his usual excellent style. The music, continuing throughout the ceremony added to it's impressiveness. Repentance, sung by Mrs. Severin dur ing the conclusion of the nuptial cere- mony, was rarely lovely.
 St. Pauls church is one of the most beautiful In the city for a wedding cere- mony. The length of it's long central aisle, the stately columns and the radiant background afforded by the altar with it's many lights add to the atmosphere of exquisite sanctity. The altar was twined yesterday with garlands of smilax, while among the lighted tapers were azaleas of pink shading into the red tint Trop- ical plants were placed within the sanct rary and about the altar railing.
 Promptly upon the stroke of 12 the bridal procession entered the church. Mendelssohn's wedding march was played by Mrs. O. w Colgan, the church pianist. In advance of the party came the ushers, MT. Hill Ferguson, MT. George Yancey, MT. R.. D. Curry MT. John Denson, MT. George McApee and Matt Sloan.
 The bridesmaids followed, approaching in couples and alternating with the grooms- men. who included MT. Robert Gregory, Mir. Bert Clifford, MT. J. J. Asbury and Mr Frank Turner. Miss Helen Van- Hoose, Miss Jean Ballenger, Miss Marie Cherry of Eufaula and Miss Grace Jud- son were the maids They formed a lovely group as they stood within the sanctuary during the opening of the nuptial mass. Their costumes were picturesquely charm ing and becoming to their fair wearers. They were fashioned of the most becom- ing shade of pink. the fabric shimmering messaline. and in the empire style. Each had a touch of soft white lace about the throat. Their hats were pink chip straw to match the costumes, and were adorned with clusters of pink roses and soft rosettes of pink satin ribbon. They were in the quaint poke bonnet style, tied under the chin with pink satin ribbons. Suspended from the arm with ribbon in the same shade was carried dainty basket fashioned of pink ribbon and straw and filled with bridesmaid rose buds.
 Following the bridesmaids and grooms- men the matrons of honor entered. They were Mrs Robert Pemberton of Elizabeth town, Ky, and Mrs William Bibb Leedy. Mrs. Pemberton, who was one of the Oc- tober brides, was attired in white messa- line satin with corsage trimmings of rose point lace, and Mrs. Leedy's costume was built of rare laces made over white satin. Both were poke bonnets of white chip with trimmings of pale pink flowers, and carried French bouquets made of white hyacinths, violets and pink rose buds surrounded by white lace paper frlls.
 Two pretty little tots entered next, car rying on white satin pillows the rings for the double ring service used by the Rev. Father Coyle in the ceremonial. They were little Dorothy Joy and Janice Joy, the nieces of the groom. Their frocks were made of lingerie, laces and dainty embroideres. with empire sashes of pink satin ribbons.
 MT Joy was accompanied by his brother MT Thomas H. Joy, as best man. Miss Clifford entered with her father, MT. Michael Clifford, who gave her in mar riage. She was a beautiful bride and her bridal costume one of the most exquisite seen this winter. It was Partisan and built of duchess satin with an over dress of heavily embroidered silk net. Panels embroidered of silk fibre and a tracery of heavy chenille added to the beauty of the directoire lines, while the corsage was adorned with pearl trimmings. The sleeves, embroidered of net, ended in cuffs seeded in exquisite pearls. A full tulle veil was caught with lilies of the valley, and the bridal bouquet was made of bride roses and valley lilies.
 brilliant assembage witnessed the service at the church, and at the wedding breakfast which followed at the Hotel Hillman there were several hundred guests The bride and groom. with their attendants, received in the rose parlor, which was adorned with American beauty roses The brides parents, MT. and Mrs. Clifford, stood at the head of the receiv- ing line. while at the grooms left were his parents, MT. and Mrs. Brown. Mrs. Cliff ford received her guests in q reception gown of the ashes of roses tint heavily braided. Mrs. Browns costume was si- yer gray silk with trimmings of lace.
 Mrs. B. M. Starks of Louisville, who is Mrs Clifford's house guest. also as- sisted her in receiving her guests. She looked most attractive in a chiffon gown in the sunset tints and heavily embroid- cred, while a touch of rare lace finished the corsage decoration.
 Smilax, palms and cut flowers decorated the reception rooms. In the private din ing room, where an elegant breakfast was served the brides table was notably attractive. Up the center was a large French basket in the pink tints filled with pink roses and white hyacinths. The candelabra were surmounted by pink shades and at one end of the table was a large platter filled with candied grapes. The brides cake was embossed with pink and white roses. There was a gathering of fashionable guests.
 Mrs. Henry B. Gray was a notable figure. She was superbly gowned in green velvet and wore a large black hat. With her was Mrs. Shipman. who looked un- usually lovely in a blue gown and pie turesque hat.
 Mrs. Guy Johnson and Mrs W. F. G.