Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-03-05
Wedding . Brilliant Affair.
augusta (Ga.) Chronicle, Feb. PSI

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One of the most brilliant affairs in the
annals of Jewish society i'll Augusta was
the marriage. yesterday at half after
seven o'clock, at the handsome home of
Mr.. and Mrs Isaac Levy. on The Hill,
| of Miss Annie Levvto Mr. Samuel Blum,
| of Charles Town West Virginia. The
ceremony was performed in that beauti-
| full soemn,ty of the Hebrew faith by the
Rabbls. Rev. S. Poltroviiz, assisted by
Rev. A. Pollakcff.
The Levy home had been made re-
splendently m magnificent in beauty for the
occasion and the ceremony and festivities
incident thereto were attended by large
number of Augusta and visiting friends
of the family OF the bride aud groom.
Just before the ceremony the groom
was led to the waiting bride, and lowered
the bridal veil over her face. Approached
by her attendants, the bride was led to
the improvised altar where waited the
Rabb;s, by her mother. matron of
honor. and Mr.. Fl. F. Shapiro. attended
by her sisters. Miss Sarah Levy, mad
of honor. and Miss Rebecca Levy, as
brides maid. Little Miss Dorothy Lew,
the brides youngest sister, was the flower
girl.
At the altar the bri de's party was met
by the groom and his attendant, Mr..
Michael Blum, the best mau.
As is prescribed by the custom of the
ceremony of the faith, the bride marched
three times around the graom stopping
on his right side. when the marriage
VOWS We're read. AS part of the cere-
mony glass of wine is served to the
groom, who sips the nectar then tenders
the container to his bride. After she has
partaker, the glass is placed in velvet
bag and. with the groom right foot, the
glass is broken. This was followed by
the ring ceremony. by which Miss Levy
and Mr.. Blum were made man and wife.
The bride wore a beautiful toilet
creation of white crepe meteor, trimmed
in pearls and lece. long court train
being caught between the shoulders by a
large pearl ornament. Over this was the
long bridal veil fastened with lilies of
the valley, the same flowers being used
for the brides bouquet
The maid of honor was handso mely
gowned in creation of white crepe
meteor trimmed with chinele fringe and
lace. wearing slippers of satin to match
and carrying bouquet of white carua-
tons.
The bride-maid wore pink satin, trim
med in lace and crystal frings, with
| slippersto match She carried bouquet
of pink carnations.
The brides mother Mrs. Isaac Levy,
wore black satin. trimmed in god net,
lace and chiffon. the little flower girl
being dressed in white embroidery with
messaliae and satin ribbons.
Mrs. H. F. Shapiro dress was of black
crepe meteor, trimmed IN Persian braid
and black fringe.
The color scheme in the decoration
white. pearl and green. were beautifully
aud softly blended. bamboo smlax pink
carnations and white wedding bells be-
ing used with charming effect. The
dining room, where the Ceremony was
performed was deliberately decorated in
white carnations interviewer with green.
The popu arity of the young couple
was cdarminlgy attested in numerous
magnificent wedding gifts with which
the many sincere well wishes for their
happiness was expressed.