The Washington herald., 1911-11-16
Gude-De Shields.

One OF the most beautiful weddings Of
the season took place last evening in the
New York Avenue Church, when Miss
Marie Henrietta GUIDE, daughter of Mr.
Adolph Guide, became the bride of Mr.
Charles Burton De Shields. Rev. Wallace
Radcliffe performed the ceremony in the
presence of one OF the largest assem-
blages the edifce has ever held. The
church never looked more beautiful than
with the elaborate floral decorations ar
ranged for this bride. The entire end
of the church and altar were banked
| with palms and ferns, reaching to the
ceiling, while on and about the altar
were punches Of gorgeous white chry-
santhemums. The balcony and choir gal
lery was festooned with Southern smilax.
| forming a graceful trimming, studded
here and there with white chrysanthe-
NUNS. Suspended from the balcony.
| short distances apart, were wicker bas-
kets overlooking with white chrysanthe-
NUNS hanging low over the heads OF
I the guests. There were probably two
dozen of these and about 1000 blossoms
were used in the adornment OF the bal
cony alone.
An effective arrangement OF bay trees
adorned the front of the church. out
side and inside the yestibule forming
| an aisle through which the bridal party
passed. The bride was attended by
Miss Blanche Rogar. of Hatfield, Pa, a
classmate at college, who was maid
of honor; Miss Esther GUIDE, sister OF
the bride, and Miss Mae V. Re Shields
! sister of the bridegroom, bridesmaids,
and Miss Louise GUIDE, cousin OF the
bride. flower girl. The best man was
Mr.. Harold Clarvoe, and the ushers were
Mr.. Adolph Guide, Jr., brother of the
bride; Mr.. Albert Pike, Mr.. Albert Fes-
sender, and Mr.. Everard Smith.
The bride wore a beautiful gown OF
white crepe -charmeuse, with trimmings of
embroidered chiffon and pearls. Her veil
was held with lilies OF the valley, and
she carried shower of lilies of the val
| ley and orchids. Her only Ornaments
were pearls. The maid of honor wore or
child crepe meteor with pearl trimmings
and carried a shower of orchids The
bridesmaids wore pink satin yelled with
marqutsette, and carried white chrysan-
themums with pretty cap effects of pale
| pink with pink ostrich aigrettes. The
flower girl wore white lace over pink silk
and carried a basket of pink roses, with
which she strewed the path Of the bride
and bridegroom as they left the altar
preceding them down the aisle and out of
the church. making very pretty effect.
reception followed in the home Of the
brides parents, "Gudemont," at Ana
| costa, which was transformed into a
Veritable floral picture. Asparagus vines
were uailed in every available spot on
the first floor, and a graceful arrange
ment of Bride roses and Southern snilax
adorned all the rooms except the dining
room. There a delicate pink predomi-
mated, at least 100 plants of dainty be-
gonias decorating the table and mantels
Only the two families and the bridal
party were entertained. Mrs. Guide
| mother of the bride. received the guests
She wore lavender silk and lace. After
the supper Mr.. De Shields and his bride
left for their wedding trip, and on their
return will be at home at the Ohio apart
ment, in Meridian street The brides
travelling gown was Of dark blue cloth,
and she wore a white hat and white
furs.