The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-23
NEWS OF THE DAY
 IN SOCIETY WORLD Brilliant Wedding of Miss
 Seals and MT. Gregory A CLUB CALENDAR
Other Nuptial Events-Bridge At Clubs and Parties-Dancing Party for Bride and Debutante.
 Events in Prospect
By MRYTLE MILES

The largest and one of the most i'm portant nuptial events of yesterday was the marriage of Miss Donald Seals, the daughter of Mrs. Mattie Pope Seals. and MT. Robert Gregory, which occurred at the Seals residence on South Twentieth street in the evening". The ceremony was followed by a reception the guests numbering 200. a q
 To emphasize the autumn motif of, a yellow and white chrysanthemum scheme was followed in the decoration of the house. The drawing room, in whose cor ner alcove several beautiful wedding ceremonies have already. been pronounced, white flowers were used. An altar was erected in the alcove of white banked with greenery-palms and smilax. Seven- branched candles were filled with white tapers which cast a brilliant light back Of the bridal party as they stood to re- ceive the benediction. The mantel was banked with white chrysanthemums and at either side of the altar stood tall brass vases filled with these flowers.
 The wedding music was played by Mrs. Loui Dent and Mrs. E. P. Riggs. Pre- ceding the ceremony MT. Owen Gillespy's beautiful tenor voice was heard in solo, My Dreams"
 The bridal party entered from the stair way and passed through the great hall 10 the altar. MT. Hill Ferguson, MT. Frederick Merrick Joy, MT. Biscoe Seals and MT. William Dunn, carrying the rib- bons formed an aisle. Miss Kathleen Van Hoose, the maid of honor, followed She was a very pretty and graceful figure fin white embroidered chiffon with fringe and lace trimmings on short sleeves and draped about the .collarless neck. Her flowers were big yellow chrysanthemums lied with tulle.
 MT, Hugh Martin and MT. George Rev. holds, the two groomsmen, entered next, and were followed by Mir. Leonard Le- Baron Lyons of Mobile. Miss Seals matrons of honor, Mrs. Lyons, evening gown was yellow satin with gold over- dress, the sheen of the beaded drap- cries bringing out with happy effect the gold In her blond hair. She carried an arm bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums.
 Miss May Adams of Bessemer was Miss Seals maid of honor. She was at tractively gowned in yellow messalipe en traine and embroidered with pearls and crystals. Master Clifford Morehouse, in a pages suite of white, followed the matron of honor, carrying the wedding ring on satin pillow.
 MT, Carl Seals entered with his sister and gave her in marriage. They were met at the altar by MT. Gregory and his best man, MT. Tracy Lay, and the vows were administered by the Rev. MT. Adams of rBessemer. Miss Seals sug- gested bride idealized by an artist such as Hut or Christy. She is an unusual type of beauty, her fair hair and a transparency of pallor making the bridal robes especially suited to her. Her gown was fashioned of heavy white satin, with 8 court train, and faultlessly cut, after the princesse type. A bertha of duchesse lace embelished the body. Her veil was caught, in cap effect, with a wreath of lilies of the valley and she carried a large bouquet of these flowers inter- mingled with orchids.
 The ceremony which followed the vows was in keeping with the many beautiful functions for which this handsome home has been thrown open. The foliage and flowers, which were artistically used in each apartment, made it a handsome set ting for the fashionable assemblage.s In the dining room, from which a buffet supper was served, yellow chrysanthe- nuns adorned the brides table and an overhead arrangement of tulle heightened the attractiveness of the apartment.
 Mrs. Seals was a gracious hostess, wearing a reception gown of gray messa- line. Several out of town guests as- sisted her in receiving. Mrs. Morehouse in black marquisette built over blue, was very attractive. Mrs Tillman of Nash vile wore white embroidered chiffon cloth and Mrs E. L. Edmonson of New Orleans, in pink crepe de chine, was much admired. Mrs. J. IL. Dove of Montgom- cry was attired for the wedding in 8 re- ception gown of blue crepe meteor.
 The bride according to an ancient cus- tom, threw her bouquet from the highest stair as she left for her wedding jour ney. MT. and Mrs. Gregory will be ab- sent several weeks, though their desti- nation has been kept secret. They will make their home, when they return, with Mrs Weisel, on Highland avenue. Their wedding is one of interest throughout the state. Mrs Gregory, as Miss Seals, has made her home in Birmingham but a few years, coming here from Eufaula, where her family is prominent and she much beloved. She has been decidedly popular in Birmingham society. Mr. Gregory is well known and highly es- teemed in business and social circles.