The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-04
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The Taylor -Duncombe nuptials at the Congregational church Tuesday afternoon were conspicuous by the simple elegance of. the pretty scene. Rev. Alexander Steele performed the ceremony and the entire bridal party presented a handsome picture on the raised platform with semi circle wall of laurel for background with festoons of asparagus fern over the entire body and gallery of the church. The edifice was crowded with invit- ed guests and at the appointed time the party entered the church while the strains of the familiar wedding march from Lohengrin were heard, Cecil Wright presiding at the organ. First came the sushers, Messrs. T. Hamilton Birch of New York; Raynor S. Dun combe of Philadelphia, David s. Dun combe of Mt. Vernon and C0jton Hub bell of Bridgeport followed in turn B. -Duncombe. Ida Lovegrove, Elsie Moore of Bridgeport and Etta Martin of New York who were striking pie lures in pastel yellow satin messaline gowns with hand work of ribbon em- broidery and fringe wearing large white hats of tulle with Alsatian bows of yellow and carrying large bouquets of yellow Chysanthemums. The maid of honor Miss Jessie M. Taylor, sister of the bride, was gowned in a beautiful pastel blue satin mes saline with vaaanciennes lace and fringe, wearing a large hat of blue tulle with ostrich plumes and French rosebuds and carried a bouquet of pale pink roses. The bride entered the church on the arm of her father and was a dainty picture in an elegant gown of brides satin hand-em mbroider- ed in lilies of the valley design, with inset of pearls. The long train was square and embroidered, and chan lilly lace was used on the bodice A long tulle veil beautifully arranged with a mob cap of the chantilly lace and a shower bouquet of brides roses completed the bridal array. The en- tire affair was anticipated with inter est for some time by the many friends of the bride, who was one of New towns most prominent young society danes and young lady of many ac- complishments, having been organist of the Congregations church for 10 years and one of that church's earnest workers in all affairs. The groom, Frederick Howe Duncombe of Mount Vernon, is an estimable young man and no stranger, having for years viS- ited relatives in town. He enjoys a lucrative position in the office of the AlliS, Chalmers Go. of Broadway, N. Y. A reception was held at the pleas ant home of the brides parents, MT. ana MrS. COrnelluS B. Taylor on Church hill where the many costly and useful gifts showered on the bride were admired and bore testimony of her many friends. Among the many beautiful gowns seen on' the occasion were those of Mrs. Lydia Duncombe, the groom's mother. who wore black lace over white satin and the brides mother, whose simple beautiful gown was of sage green satin with hand embroidery of silk and beads and cream lace garniture at the sleves and neck with a toque and ostrich plume to match. The home of the bride was beautifully and 1avishly decorated and with white ribbons. white Astors and Smylax and Laurel, bower be- ing arranged for the bridal party dur ing the reception. Luncheon was served by the management of Hotel Green, Danpury. Guests present from out of town were: MT. and Mrs. Emer- son I.ovegrove, Miss Roberta Neville, of Bridgeport, Mrs. F. c. Kimble of New Rochelle, MT. and Mrs Benjax min Howe, MT. and Mrs. Kenneth Howe of Mount Vernon, W. Y, Mrs. Marcia Van Rjper oe New Yorks Miss