St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-09-16
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the marriage of Gilbert l.. Du.
pre-, Esq, will be read with
pleasure by the groom's many
friends and relatives in this par,
ish.
Mr.. Dupre is a son of Judge
Gilbert L. Dupre, a prominent
citizen of this city.
The Clarion joins his many
friends in wishing the couple
much happiness.
The account Of the wedding,
which took place Tuesday, fol.
lows:
Zone of the prominent and
fashionable weddings Of the au-
tumn and winter season was eel
ebrated last night when at 8
o'clock, at the home Of the
brides parents, in Second street,
Miss Delphine Charles, t h e
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Rich
ard S. Charles, was married to
Mr.. Gilbert i. Dupre, Jr., in
the presence of a representative
gathering of relatives and friends
of the two families.
The rooms and Railways of
the house were beautifully dec
grated with palms and ferns and
quantities Of pale lilac asters.
At one end of the drawing room
stood an arch of tall palms, UNI
der which the marriage cere-
mony was performed. The
brides attendants were: Miss
Lois Janvier, Miss Marion Mon
roe, Miss Frances Raymond, who
were bridesmaids, and Mrs.
Udolpho Wolfe, Jr., who was
her sisters matron of honor.
The bridesmaids and matron of
honor were dressed alike, in
charming frocks of lingerie, the
skirts of which had deep hens
of pale lilac chiffon, which was
used again on the dainty lacey
corsage OF each gown and also
as q girdle and sash ends. These
altogether becoming and smart
toilettes were completed by the
arFnfuls of asters and tulle which
the bridesmaids carried, while
the matron Of honor had a lovely
shower of lilies of the valley and
fern.
The groom, who had for his
best man and only attendant, his
cousin, Congressman H. Garland
Dupre, awaited his bride at the
improyised altar, where the Rev.
w. S. Slack performed the cere-
mony according to the impress
i've rites of the Episcopalian
church. The bride came with
her father, who gave her to be
married. She is a beautiful
young woman, and was a radiant
vision of loneliness in in her
handsome bridal robes of char
meuse, the corsage fashioned
almost completely of tulle and
lace. "a long train hung from
the back of the empire waist; and
over the whole exquisite figure
fell the wedding veil of illusion,
while on the head was worn a
lace cap, the soft frill falling be-
comingly about the face; the cap
being held in place by a wreath
OF tiny orange blossoms. A
armful Of white flowers
and tulle completed the costume.
After the ceremony, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dupre stood under the arch
of palms to receive the good
wishes and congratulations of
relatives and friends. Mr..
and Mrs. Charles, Mrs. Charles
c~harmingly goWned in white
marquisette, received t cir
guests, assisted by Mr.. and Mrs.
Gilbert IL. Dupre of Opelousas,
the father and mother of the
bridegroom. Among the guests
were: Judge Estilette, Mr.. Du-
pres grandfather, and DR.. and
Mrs. Pavy, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Isaac Litton, the brother-in-laws
and sisters of Mr.. Dupre. Mrs.
wore q handsome gown of
voile, while Mrs. Pavy and Mrs. !:
were attractively goWned ]
d chiffon and marquisette. In ,
The dining room, where the re- /,
reshments were served, the dec !
,rations were pale pink asters, :
with ferns and palms. !
The table lad q center piece of
he lovely pink flowers, while
of white tulle, pendant
rom the chandelier, were
at the corners of theiC
able in fluffy bows. The table, {
IFS handsome setting Of |
and crystal, was especially !
dorned by the beautiful we'd
ing cake, which rested on a
arge silver tray. The cake was 4
Ieart-shaped. frosted in white
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