The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-01-05
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B, Kennedy, pastor Of the Associate Re-
formed church at Abbeville.
While the thermometer stood more than
ten degrees below freezing point, making
it impossitle for all who were hidden, to
come, the large old colonial home was
comfortably filled. There were about two
hundred guests present.
There is no house in this whole land
better suited to the entertainment OF
large gatherings than this and never has
any place looked better than this one
with it's expansive hall and two large par
lors thrown into one, and Hastily decora-
ted; the room on the south side in holly
Christmas colors, and the o on the
north side in native smilaX. Around the
entire wall in the room where the ceremo
ny was performed, smilax was woven in
and out Of wire in such'a way as to give
the appearance Of q. wainscoting Of ever
green. Smilax hung gracefully over the
very large windows and met in the space
between. The bride and groom stood I'M
der an arch on a bank Of evergreen, over
which smilax was so placed as to have the
appearance of growing in it's natural
state.
The wedding march Mendelssohn's vas
played by Miss Jessie Speed, whose grace
and beauty of person added to the charm
of sweet music.
The bridal party entered the .parlor
from the rear hall in the following order:
Miss Pearl Watson of Mt. Carmel with Mr..
William Klugh, Miss Margaret Klugh with
Mr.. Willie Lyon. The bridesmaids wore
beautiful gowns Of pink messaline and car
ried an armful of pink carnations. They
were the picture Of grace aud beauty.
Little Misses Edna Bradley and Betty
Morrah, daintily dressed in pink messaline
next, strewing blue forget-me-notsin
the aisle for the bride. They were as
pretty and graceful as two fairies.
The groom entered with his brother, Mr..
W. F. Klugh of Coronaca. Then the bride
in with her maid Of honor, Miss
Bunnie Kennedy Of Due West, who was
beautiful in a gown of pink net, cut with
slashed tunic effect over a princess Of
The tunic finishings were Of crys-
tai and ribbon fringe, while the corsage
was draped on one side and fastened at
the back with a medallion Of pearls and
volants Of Irish crochet outlined with crys-
tai bands. She carried a bouquet Of pink
carnations.
The lovely bride wore an exquisite gown
of white satin meteor with court train.
The tunic was bordered down the front
with pearl passementry bands and outlined
with drop fringe. A net drapery lay
smartly over the plated bretelles and
down front, the tunic was caught up on
side with pearl ornaments, the yoke
and in ner sleeves were Of tucked chiffon.
Her veil was held in place with lilies Of the
valley and a sunburst of pearls, the gift of
the groom. She carried a shower bouquet
Of brides roses and lilies of the valley.
A pretty semi-circle was formed by the
bridal party. Rev. E. B. Kennedy per-
formed the nuptial ceremony,
After the congratulations and good
wishes were showered upon the happy
couple the guests were invited into the
dining rooms, where a most sumptuous
course supper was served. The small din
ing room was arranged for the bride and
her attendants. The table appointments
were perfect in every detail. Two large
brides cakes were placed on the table and
in the middle the centerpiece was a large
reflector mirror, s%urmounted with a jardi-
Mere Of white azalias. Small ferns were
also used. Pink and white were the colors
used. The same plan was carried out in
the large dining room. Little souvenir
wedding bells tied with pink and white
were cut from q Christmas tree and
presented to each guest as they left the
dining room.
Mrs. j. C. Klugh and Mrs. ]. F. Bradley
assisted Mrs. Lyon in receiving.
The bride Is a social favorite. here. Her
pretty face and charming manner have
won a warm place in the hearts of all our
people.
The groom, an exceptionally handsome
man, graduated with honors from Wof-
70 I'd. He is principal of the Graded School
at Greenwood and is held in the highest
esteem wherever he is known. |
Col. c.. J. Lyon, the brides father, is one
If the biggest hearted men in the county
Is we'll as the best sheriff in the State. He
and his good wife keep open door in their
old home.
There has not been within the memory
If those living here, such a large and
elaborate wedding and one more thorough
y enjoyed by everyone attending. The
occasion will be long remembered in
Abbeville society.