Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-04-04
ELABORATE WEDDING.
John Van Siclklen and Nfiss Susie Vnr.
rOld Married in California.

with large. our-column pictures OF
the bride and one of the bridesmaid
the Oakland Cal, Tribune of Saturday
March 10, prints the following ac-
count Of the marriage of Miss Susie
Harold and John Van Sicklen, formerly
Of this city:
| One OF the interesting weddings of
the week was that OF Mr.. John Van
Sicklen and Miss Susie Harold, which
took place Thursday evening at the
brides home in Fruitvale. There were
present for the most part the relatives
OF the bride and groom and the init
| mate friends of both families The
Harrolds have lived in I7ruitvale for
many years. and are a weu-known
Oakland family.
The Van Sicklens are from Burling-
ton, VI. Mr.. Jack Van Sicklens sister
was formerly Miss Sophie Van Siclslen,
who came West to visit her Alameda
relatives. She married Mckee Shcr-
fard and her home has since been in
Alameda. where she is n very charm
| Ing young matron of the smart set.
Mr. Jack Van Sicklen came out to visit
his sister. and Burlington will know
him no more. for he married Miss Susie
| Harold and their home will be in this
city.
The residence of the Harrolds was
made perfect bower of bloom, and
1t was charming spring setting for {.
perfectly planned wedding.
| The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Mr.. Gee. and the best man was
Frank Kales.
The gowns were among the most
beautiful seen at any wedding of re-
cent date. The brides gown of
charmeuse satin was beautifully plan
ned. and over the soft satin was a
drapery of tulle. embroidered In true
lovers knots and lilies of the valley.
The design was perfectly carried out
in seed pearls.
A wedding veil was fastened in
coronet rasnion, and the brides bou
quet was of lilies of the valley, with
maiden hair ferns and wedding tulle
Mrs. Farnum as matron of honor
wore her wedding gown of a few
months ago. an exceedingly handsome
gown of satin, trimmed in lace and
pearls.
| The gowns of the young girls who
were attendants were planned In a
fascinating French color scheme of
pink and blue. They were of pink
crepe meteor trimmed with the new
est designs in shadow lace.
Miss Clay's gown was trimmed in
crescents of French forget ne-nots,
and the bottom of the skirt was trim
med with the same pretty flowers The
pretty maid Of honor carried a bouquet
OF pink roses and forget-me-nots.
Tho other attendants were Eowned
alike in pink crepe meteor. with
shadow lace. and they carried large
bouquets of pink roses
Mrs. Harold wore a gown of tur-
quoise blue satin. beautifully vetled in
hand embroidered white lace.
Mrs. Parker. the mother of Mr.. Van
Sicklen. came from her Vermont home
to be present at the wedding. and she
wore a handsome gown OF lavender
satin. beautifully trimmed in lace.
Other elaborate gowns were those
worn by Mrs c. c. Clay. Mrs. Mex ee
sherrard, Miss Hilda Van Sicklen.
Mrs Philip Clay, Mrs Robert Balm.
Mrs Howard Bray, Mrs. Wilbur VIII
son, Mrs. EEbert stone. Miss Marian
stone, Mrs. Lorraine LAngstroth, Miss
Rose Kalee. Miss Elizabeth Orrick.
An elaborate wedding supper was
served In the large marquee erected
on the lawn. Spring flowers in pro-
fusion adorned the marquee. and the
brides table was a study in spring
blossoms. In snowdrops. jonouils and
lilies of the valley.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Van Sicklen have gone
| to Southern California and a., tbarr
return they will lie Mrs. Harold S
guests for time before establishing
| their home in our city