The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-06
NEWS OF THE DAY
IN SOCIETY WORLD
Edmonson- Tynes Wedding Is
Solemnized
NOTES HERE AND THERE
acknowledgements of Well Known
PeopIe-Quiet Weddings of
the Wcek-PersonaIs
BY MYRTLE MILES

In the September weddings quielncss
and simplicity were emphasized. The
earliest of the October nuptial events
the marriage of Miss Mildred Tyncs
and DIR. John Edlonso1, solemnized
the same suggestion and quiet ele-
gance was the keynote. There were
about 100 guests in attendance. rr. Ed
monson and his bride limiting them
selves tc their relatives and most i'm
| t.iratc friends. 1t took place at the
home of Miss Tynes' father. Mr. W..
D. Tynes, on South Twelfth avenue.
The large house, with its many lights,
shone like a star through the envelop-
ing trees leading to the high terraces
from the street Within the rooms
were bowers of beauty with. smilax
and tropical plants in rich profusion.
The bridal procession descended the
stairs and passed into the drawing
room, which was especially beautiful
when prepared for the wedding SER
vice. The mantel was draped with
the most delicate vines and flanked
at each side with tall palms. The
ceremony, however, was pronounced at
an altar formed in the large bay win
dow. This was one of the most beau
tiful ever seen in Birmingham. Fash
Toned entirely of green, the contrast
of the snowy altar, candles was most
effective. Preceding the ceremony Mr..
James Boone sang Because
Il tat, of
the bridal chorus from Lohengrin were
heard and the party descended into
the midst of the group of guests gath
cred in the reception rooms Miss Ed
ma Moore played the nuptial music. Two
pretty ribbon girls were the first to
enter. They were Miss Margaret Tynes'
sister of the bride, and Miss Mary
Flowers of Eufaula, a niece of the
groom. Both wore dainty white frocks.
| They caught up the ribbons at the
newell posts on the stairs and carried
| them to the altar. Miss Lila Tynes and
Miss Hazel Tynes. both sisters of the
bride, attended her in the capacity of
| bridesmaid and maid of honor respect
| lively Each made a charming picture
| in a gown built of soft white crepe
de chine garnitured in varying fashion,
] with chiffon roses and pearl ornaments.
Their towers were American Beauty
roses.
Miss Lila Tynes entered with Col.
Harry Shorter, who was DR.. Edmon-
sons groomsman. They preceded Miss
Hazel Tynes. who entered alone. DR..
Edmonson and his best man, Mr.. James
Boone of Nashville, followed, approach :
ing the altar where they stood while
entered from the STAIR Joined them,
and Rev. I. D. Steele administered the
vows.
Miss Tynes never looked more beau
tiful than in her bridal raiment Her
robe was made of faille en- train and
embellished with crystals. pearl or
namcnt adorned the yoke which was
collarless. Her veil was confined with
coronet of valley lilies and she car
| ried a bouquet of orchids with lilies of
the valley.
A reception followed. The receiving
party included Mrs Chapline Hodge, who
looked very pretty in a blue gown made
| of broadcloth and embroidered chiffon
| in one of the new designs. Mrs. John
Armstead. another pretty young matron
who wore her wedding gown of white
satin and pearls; Miss Leila Ware in
blue crepe and Mrs. l. D. Steele wearing
handsome Partisan robe.
In small palmroom adjoining the IL
| brary punch table, twined in green, was
presided over by Miss Helen Coulbourne
and Miss Maybelle Cosby. They were
both exquisitely gowned, Miss Coul-
bourne in yellow messaline and Miss
Cosby a pink frock~ with black net over
dress and fur trimmings. The dining
room was the only apartment showing a
touch of color in the decoration. Chan
deliers and sideboard were draped with
| asparagus ferns and smilax, but in the
center of the table was huge PLAGUE
| made of crimson carnations and bowls Of
the bright flowers showed against the
green on the buffets. Crimson also APP
peared In the ices and bon bons served
| to the guests.
Among the out-of-town guests/were Mr..
and Mrs. Flowers of Georgia, Mrs. r. @.
Edmondson and Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Edmop-
son of New Orleans. guests of the groom,
and Mr. and Mrs. Tynes of Mississippi.
Dr. and Mrs. Edmonson left last night
| for bridal trip of several weeks. They
will be at home at its conclusion in their
apartment on the Highlands. Wide in
terest centers in their marriage. DR..
Edmonson, originally a Eufaula man.
has become favorite both in his pro-
fessIon and in society during his resi-
dence of the past several years in this
city. His bride has won scores of friends
by her great beauty and her womanly
fdignity and charm. Many good wishes
follow them in their united lives.
MRS. LEEPER TO
BE HOSTESS
| Mrs. Charles Leeper will be the hostess
at a tea on the afternoon of Wednes-