The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-09
MIR. STEPHEN SMITH
WEEDS MISS PARKER


The Smith-Parker wedding solemnized
in Admission last evening, at the Church
Of ST. Michaers and All Angels, was
distinguished event In Alabama society
Miss Saidee Parker is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Parker, prominent Admission
people, and Mr.. Stephen Smith is a we'll
known young business and society man
of this city.
The bridal procession entered the
church at o'clock. 1t was a signally
beautiful wedding The church was
massed with tropical plants, among
which white tapers blazed on the altar,
giving touch peculiarly spiritual and
beautiful TO the scene. Adding to the
impressiveness of the occasion, the beau
tiful chimes of the church were played
as the guests assembled
Rarely has SO lovely coterie of brides
maids gathered at an altar They were
young women representative of the beau
ty of several Alabama cities AS the
tones of the stateliest and most favored
of nuptial marches sounded through the
sacred edifice, the procession entered and
passed to the altar Miss Resale Pick
ems of Greensboro, a petite blonde. look
ed very lovely in a soft creation of white
messaline, against which showed a clus-
ter of gorgeous pink roses. Following her
was Miss Adeine Allen, a Richmond (va)
beauty. who also wore white messaline
and carried the arm cluster of pink roses.
Miss Allen is tall and fair, with masses
of soft auburn hair, and looked especial
ly lovely last night.
Another pretty bridesmaid was Miss
Lucie Ledbetter of Admission, a handsome
brunette with blue eyes. Miss Annie Lyde
Smith of Tuskegee was one of the brides
maids. She looked most distinguished in
her white satin robes and with the huge
arm cluster of pink blossoms. Miss Leone
Robinson, who Is quite a favorite in Biz
mingham, having visited the J. d. Dab
neys and the sgd Bowies on several &C.
casions was another pretty member of
the coterie. Miss Mary Weatherly of An
niston was also very lovely, wearing the
chosen bridesmaid costume.
The groomsmen entered simultaneously
with the maids. They were Mr.. Harold
Smith, of the United States Naval Acad-
envy, Mr. Kilbourne Gordon of Washing
top, Mr.. James Gardner of Admission, Mr..
w. H. Coniff, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Savage
and Mr.. Robert v. Mabry of Birming-
ham.
The ushers, who led the professional
were Mr.. Osbourne Parker, Mr.. Eugene
Turner of Admission, Mr.. w. H. Bason
and Mr.. sgd Smith of Birmingham. and
Mr. Tom Smith and Mr.. Arthur Well
born of Admission
Miss Parkers maid of honor was Miss
Margaret WelIborn, one of Anniston's
most popular girls. Miss Wellborn, who
is beauty of the brunette type, was
gowned in pink chiffon and carried pink
yoses.
Nhe matron of honor Mrs. Carl
Seals of Birmingham, who was very
lovely in chiffon of the palest rose tint,
made over satin and carried pink flowers.
Miss Parker was given in marriage by
her father Mr.. Osborne Hopson Parker.
She was met at the altar by the groom
and his best man, Mr.. Phifer Smith of
| Birmingham. Rarely has so beautiful a
bride been seen in Admission as Miss Par
kerr Her gown was of soft cream satin,
with panels richly embroidered and with
trimmings OF real lace ana pearls. 1 ne
robe was entirely hand made and cover
ing her like a mist The service was an
exceptionally beautiful one. Mr.. Glass
of Admission was the officiant. After the
vows were spoken Mr.. and Mrs. Parker
entertained at brilliant reception. The
young couple left Immediately afterward
for a bridal trip and will be at home
LATER on at Glen Iris
The interest of many people here and
elsewhere centered in this marriage.
Mr.. Smith is one of the favorite young
men of the city. not only in society, but
In business. where he is regarded as one
Of the leading young men Of the day.
He is popular club man and leader In
public affairs. His bride has visited Biz
mingham number Of times. and by her
sweet, womanly charm and her beauty
has won many friends who are delighted
to welcome her as young matron.
| DOUBLE WEDDING
| A double wedding is always interesting.
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