The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-27
Weddings Yesterday Morn
ing, Afternoon, Evening
THE DAYS EVENTS
Table d'Hote Luncheons at Country
Club-Hostesses and Guests.
Parties Informal and Other
wise-Affairs in Prospect
ny MYRTLE MILES

By mthILE mlLEs
The Woodlawn Methodist church last
evening was brilliantly lighted and lavish
ly adorned with flowers and foliage for
the marriage of Miss Maybelle Bradford,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Miles Brad
ford, to Mr.. James Mallory Kidd. The
vows were spoken at $3.50 o'clock In the
presence of throng of guests. The palm
Swallowed altar, upon which, among the
heavy leaves. stood tall standards topped
with white candles in crystal holders,
made a beautiful background for the
bridal party as 1t assembled at the altar,
and the picturesque little church COM
pleted the charm of the surroundings.
Smilax was draped everywhere, and on
the altar were clusters of white sweet
peas. White runners set apart the rib
bons" and streamers of tulle ending in
large bows divided this portion of the edi-
fee
The marriage ceremony was pronounced
by Bishop ]. II. Mccoy, as the bride,
having left her father. Mr.. Miles Brad
ford, who gave her in marriage, Joined
Mr.. Kidd as her left best man, Mr.. 7. ].
Kidd. There We're six bridesmaids-Mi
Media Kidd, the groom S sister; Miss lone
Irving, Miss Mary Lou McC1eiland of
West Point, Miss Isla Smith of Richland,
Miss Eloise Walker Of Atlanta and Miss
Marian Anderson of Memphis The gowns
of the bridesmaids made of the bridal
tableau a rainbow scene. Miss Kidd and
Miss Anderson entered first. wearing yell
low chiffon over satin, with court train
| a nd fol G,,fc unit oil taa
in their hair. Miss Eloise Walker and Miss
Irving, who followed, were similarly at
tired except for the color of their gowns
lavender Miss Smith and Miss McClel-
land wore the pink chiffon, which, with
the white of flower maids and maid of
honor, completed the striking rainbow eff
feet The bridesmaids each carried shower
bouquets of white sweet peas.
Miss Marian Bradford was her sisters
maid of honor. Her gown was built of
duchess satin, with court train and an
overdress of silver spangled chiffon A
bird of paradise aigrette in her hair and
an arm cluster of pink Killarney roses
completed her toilette. The flower maids
We're Miss Louise Collins and Miss E1iz-
abeth Crow, two attractive girls attired in
white lace lingerie, and the little ring
bearer was Miss Edith Terrell, a little
fairy in white frock.
gown and one whose type was becom-
ing to her piquant style. The founda-
ton was satin duchesse completed with
an exceptionally long train. An over
dress of point lace was purchased by
Miss Bradford in Brussels and made an
exquisite garniture. Herr flowers were
bride roses and valley lilies. The party
met at the altar, the men, Mr.. e. s.
King, Hon. Robert e. King of Mem
nliQ WnItaF TnnaG n fpaor
cry, Mr.. A. A. Darden, DR. T. r. Cald-
well of Eutaw, Judge Hugo Black, Mr..
r. S. Tinsley and Mr.. julius Brown
forming the background the young
women in front, and the flower girls
standing beyond the chancel. The
party with the exception of the bride
and groom stood facing the audience
as the VOWS were spoken. The we'd
ding music was played by Calman's
orchestra. Preceding the ceremony
Hayden's overture. Tales from Hoff
man, Berceuse (Godard) and Angels
Serenade were played. merging finally
into Mendelssohn's professional for the
entrance of the party.
After the ceremony a hundred guests
were entertained at reception at the
Bradford residence, which was hand
somely adorned with smilax and sweet
peas-lavender and pink. Mrs. Brad
ford, wearing handsome black chiffon
over green satin, received her guests.
Mrs Kidd, the groom's mother was in
gray satin. Besides the bridal party
those receiving were Mrs. r. B. Broyles,
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Johnston, DR. and
Mrs j. II. Terrell, Miss Eleanor Gill
Ian and Miss Emma Kesmodel, who
served punch on the enclosed veranda;
Miss Edith Balm. Miss Nina Balm. Miss
Kate Morgan and Miss Annie Johnston,
who assisted in the dining room. There
| the decorations suggested the lavender
and pink appointments of the wedding.
| A handsome bridal cake stood on the
| table which was graced with baskets
| of sweet peas, above which were
draperies of white tulle. Ices in the
wedding colors were served with en-
bossed cakes.
Mr.. and Mrs Kidd left last night
for an extended western trip, at the
conclusion of which they will be at
home in Norwood. Their marriage is
one of wide interest, both young peo-
| pie having hundreds of friends. Mr.
Kidd is a successful young lawyer, his
practice in this city following upon a
State University course.