The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-02
JUNE INTRODUCED WITH
FASHIONABLE WEDDINGS
Gunster Graves Hawkins McLester-Other Wed
dings and Items of Interest to Women
- and Society
by MYRTLE MILES.

The marriage of Miss Virginia Graves
lied at the Graves residence on Vir-
ginia avenue last night in the presence
of representative society gathering.
The beautiful homes was an ideal set
ting for marital event. Smilax and as
paragus ferns made verdant background
for brides roses, peonies and sweet peas
arranged in graceful profusion. In the
drawing room where the VOWS were taken
an altar was erected which was one of the
most beautiful ever seen at a Birming-
ham wedding. Festooned over the white
expanse were sprays of asparagus and
smilax. Just behind was large cross
dotted with white roses and moss. At
either side of the altar was great ca
thedral candelabra holding lighted tapers
And further out were tall cut-glass vases
filed with white peonies Cloisonne vases
stood in front of the altar holding white
peonies and others of these gorgeous
blossoms were banked at its base.
The bridal party descended the stairs
which were twined with smilax and as
paragus ferns. White satin ribbon was
tied in large rosettes at the newell posts,
and al the stair head were vases of pink
bridesmaid roses which lent a delicate
color to the scene.
The sitting room was a bower of pink
blooms. Sweet peas and bridesmaid roses
made decorations of exquisite loneliness.
Here sat Calman's orchestra playing the
bridal music. Mendelssohn's march was
rendered for the entrance of the party.
The way was led by two pretty little
ribbon girls, Elizabeth Russell the small
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. e. Russell.
and Elizabeth wyman, DR.. and Mrs. b.
L. wyrnan's little daughter. Both wore
fairy-like frocks of white lingerie with
white satin ribbons. They preceded DR..
Rairurdo de OWES, pastor of st. An
drews Episcopal church, who was the
off,cIart Mr. Gunster entered next with
his best man, Mr.. Harrison Stewart Mat
thews.
Miss Eleanor Matthews was an ex-
ouisite maid of honor. A white lace robe
made over Nile green silk was just the
costume most effective for her fair, gold
en-haired beauty. A fillet Of green was
twinned In her hair. and a great bouquet
of white peonies tied with green tulle
COMPLETED an ensemble charmingly pic
turesuua,
Miss Graves entered with her father,
Col. w. H. Graves, who gave her in mar
riage The Episcopal service was used.
AS the party assembled before the altar
the scene was one of SURPRISING lowell
ness. Miss Graves was lovely bride
Her gown. fashioned of handmade prin-
cesse lace, was exquisite. The training
skirts we're of unusual length, and their
dra peries were extremely graceful. A full
veil Of tulle enveloped her figure. 1t
was caught with orange blossoms. Her
ornament was a diamond lavalliere, me
gift of the bridegroom, and instead OF a
bouquet she carried a white prayer book
ornan,ented with a gold cross and show
cred with a spray of valley lilies. The
wedding ring was a solitaire diamond
Following the solemnization of the VOWS
was reception. Mrs Graves, the bride
mother. looked most distinguished as she
welcomed the guests, gowned for the
evening in a black handmade lace dress.
ACSlSl1nE mere were tilc DlcHibCio VI eiiS
bridal party and her daughters, Mrs. Har-
rison Matthews and Mrs. Edward Dey=
ereux Smith. Mrs. Matthews was charm
ing in q French creation of diaphanaus
blue fabrics made over blue taffeta. Mrs
Smith wore white lace with touches of
blue. in which she looked beautiful.
Mrs. Mary Whiting, Montgomery
L tt,cy lt-0f
who was much admired. Her gown was
purple chiffon made over black satin. Sen
ator and Mrs. Banlkhead were among the
guests, Mrs. Bankhead as usual looking
most distinguished, and gowned for the
wedding in white duchesse satin, garni-
tured with crystals. Her daughters, Mrs
Thomas M. Owen and Mrs. Louise Bank
head Perry, were also present, and were
centers of an admiring coterie through>
out-of-tcwn guest and Capt. Richmond
Pearson Hobson, who has long been a
friend OF the Graves family
Mrs. Louis Farley and Mrs Robert
Lyon came up from Montgomery yester-
day to attend the wedding. Mrs. Farley
wore a handsome white lace evening
gown made over pink and Mrs. Lyon
was admired in white satin duchesse
Mr. Fred Whiting and Mr.. Paul Whit
ing of Montgomery were also among the
guests. In the dining room a handsome
buffet supper was served. The decora-
tons here were most beautiful Tall
vases held clusters of peones and white
sweet peas with asparagus ferns were
clustered on the mantels and buffets,
The table was covered in Battenberg
lace lined with satin. In the center was
a large cluster of white peonies Sur
rounding 1t were tiny cut glass vases
filled with white sweet peas, and the
cake baskets and bof-bon dishes were of
silver.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gunster left last night for
a bridal trip to Washington, New York,
Atlantic Beach and Monmouth N. j.,
where they will pass the summer. They
will have an apartment during the COM
ing winter in New York city where Mr..
Gunster is well known In concert and
oratorio work.
This marriage was one of great i'm
portance socially. Miss Graves is a men,
Der of one of the most distinguished of
southern families. Her father, Col. Will
liam H. Graves, is a. member of one of
the most prominent families of Alabama.
She is one of the loveiest and most be-
loved of all its charming women. large
number of handsome wedding gifts attest
the popularity of both Mr.. Gunster and
his bride.
MISS SUSIE M'LEsTER
BECOMES BRIDE OF MIR. HAWKINS
One of the loveliest of the June we'd