The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-27

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 Bardeleben, daughter of MT. H. F. De- Bardeleben, to pr. Norborne Page Cooke. The vows were pronounced at the home of the brides sister, Mrs. Walker Percy, on Highland avenue and Beech street, at 8 o'clock. A throng of guests witnessed the ceremonial and remained for the brilliant reception which followed.
 The Percy residence is one of the most beautiful on the avenue. Splendid archi- tecturally, it's beauty was heightened by the perfection of its decoration. The marriage vows were taken in the recep- ton hall, whose beauty when decked for the event was almost fairylike. From the chandelier hung shower of orchids among whose rare petals the lights shone out with a softened loveliness. The long mirror which gives so much of stately dignity to this apartment was outlined with garlands of pink blossoms in whose hearts incandescents were buried. Adja- cent to the broad stair, down which the bride and her matron of honor descend ed. was erected beautiful altar It was of white satin and outlined with an cleo tric garland The first to advance to this altar were the two ushers, Dr. Wal ter Scott and MT. Henry G. Seibels. They were followed by the matron of honor, Mrs Walker Percy, who was her sister's sole attendant Mrs. Percy has often been called one of the souths most beautiful women She never more fully deserved the tribute than last night. Her gown was a Marie Antonnette model of pale blue satin, garnitured with rare lace. Floating over it was matron' veil of the conventional length and caught with white sweet peas. A large cluster of orchids showing translucent laven- der tint gave an exquisite contrast or color to her typical French costume.
 Miss DeBardeleben was queenly bride and her robe was in keeping with her stately appearance Built of rich white satin an overdress of India crepe was applied with a robe of Duchesse lace, which almost completely covered 1t. The sleeves extended almost to the wrist and the bodice was collarless. This splen- did old lace Is an heirloom in her moth CTS family and has been worn by several brides A veil caught with a coronet of orange blossoms enveloped her and she 
 carried an immense cluster of white or cbids. Miss DeBardeleben was given in marriage by her brother-in-law, MT. Wal ker Percy. Entering the hall from the tea room, Dr. Cooke, accompanied by his best man, Dr. Cabot Lull, met his bride at the altar, where the vows were pro nounced. Dr. Claybrook, pastor of St. Mary s-on-the- Highlands, presided. The processional was played by an orchestra seated in the sun parlor, which was 8 bower of foliage. A glimpse of great golden harp in the foreground was caught as the vows were spoken and during the eight minutes which elapsed while the ceremony was fin progress harp solo, ''Traumerei," played by Mrs. Oliver Chalifoux. was the only sound.
 The scene was one which will be long remembered. The bridal group standing before the snowy altar, at one side the music stealing from the nest of luxurious plants and on the other hand in the It. tie tea room, which was separated from the reception rooms by broad ribbons and showed a background of handsome chrysanthemums, the relatives of the young people, while standing in hushed silence was the assemblage of friends, making one of the most beautiful nup- tial spectacles that has ever been wit messed In Birmingham.
 A notable receptipt followed. Among the relatives of the bride and groom were noted MT. Henry F. DeBardeleben, the brides father, who, with Mrs. DeBarde- I to1 i,,, win Mrs Charles DeBardeleben, Mrs. Mckinney of Nash vile, Miss Bettie Cooke and Miss Louise Cooke of Virginia; Senator and Mrs Le- roy Percy of Mississippi and others Mrs. H. F. DeBardeleben was one of the most distinguished looking women present She wore handsome black lace and net gown made over white satin. Mrs. Charles De- Rardeleben's robe, French creation, was yellow marquisette. made over satin and embellshed. with laces. Mrs. Leroy Percy wore white satin and laces and the Misses Cooke were also superbly gowned. Mrs. Henry Badham was one of the pret- ty matrons noted. She was attired Tor the occasion in pink chiffon, hand em- broidered Mrs. Mark Lewis wore white embroidered chiffon. Mrs. Rivers Carter was very handsome in black and gold and Mrs. Robert Jeralson, Jr., wore a poink cashmere de soie evening gown with lace. Mrs. Hill Ferguson was charming in green chiffon and Mrs. Webb Craw- ford also wore a stunning new gown. The guests numbered about 300. The lawn offered a pleasant retreat during the even ing with tables, chairs and cigars. In the dinning room buffet supper was served. The table lovely. large bell, made of valley lilies was suspended above and the wedding cake was adorned with these dainty little blossoms In the center of the table was miniature fish pond in which fioated tiny gold fish. Sur rounding it were valley lilies and maiden hair ferns Following the suggestion the ices were served in waxen pond lilies. which were lovely souvenirs. Mono gramed boxes held the brides cake.
 pr and Mrs. Cooke left after the we'd ding for their honeymoon trip. They will be absent several weeks and when they return will keep house. This marriage was one of the most important events of the winter Mrs. Cooke, as Miss Julia Belle DeBardeleben, has been popular since her debut for her charms of mind and character as well as for the enviable social position of her family. She is the youngest daughter of MT. H. F. De- Bardeleben. one of the most important fig ures in the steel and iron industry. pr. Cooke Is one of the most prominent and
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