The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02
By MYRTLE MILMs

The marriage of Miss Carroll Montgom cry and Mir. Frederick G. Stickney oi Tuscaloosa was celebrated last evening al s:3O o'clock at the home of the brides parents, Col. and Mrs. J. A. Montgomery on Highland avenue. The union of the two young people consummated charm ing romance that had its beginning in Tuscaloosa, the home of the brides grandmother, and the fact that she will return there to make it her home is a veritable returning to the rooftree of her fathers. Her maternal grandfather, the late Burwell Boykin Lewis, was pres ident of the university at the time of his death, having accepted this distinguished position after serving in Congress and making a statewide reputation as law yer. Mr Sticlney is a graduate of the University of Alabama, following studies there with a course at Harvard, where he was granted an A. M. degree He IS one of the leading young men of Tusca- loosa, where he has the chair of English in the university and Is also conspicuous ly associated with the Athletic association and other progressive affairs at the uni- versity His bride is a young woman ot , exceptional intellect as well as sweetness She followed her studies In Birmingham with a course at the State university.
 Surroundings for the wedding were ex- ceptionally beautiful. In the formal rooms set apart for the wedding guests and the ceremony an abundance of flowers was gracefully distributed. The altar was especially beautiful, having been decorated by several leading Birmingham artists. Like the remainder of the rooms decor ntive appointments, 1t was all white. A profusion of shadow daisies bedecked the lower portion of the altar and these. inter- mingled with ferns and palms, made a fresh, white and lovely background for the nuptial party. Above was an arch of ivy filled in with white ribbon grass. which met a row of burning tapers as white as the daisies. At either side were candelabra also holding the lighted candles, which gave an ethereal loveliness. They stood on the white pedestals which completed the altar, nesting among masses of tall palms. White hydragea blooms also contributed their gorgeous beauty to the floral picture. In the re- ception hall were pink hydrangeas and sweet peas, and in the dining room the pink motive was also emphasized. Roses and sweet peas embellished the buffets and mantels, where the gifts were dis 
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 The bridal music was played by Miss Bettie Rosson of Mobile. As Mendels- sohn's march sounded the party descend ed the stairs. There were four brides maids-Miss Bessie McCrossin and Miss Hattie Earle Montgomery of this city, Miss Julia Searey of Tuscaloosa and Miss Martha Parham of Gainesville, Ga. Each wore a fllmy white lingerie gown, all laces and embroideries. and carried a shower bouquet of pink sweet peas, in which the knots of pink ribbon were most effective.
 Miss Ann Moutgomery's girlish fairness showed to advantage in her pink costume. Her robe was white lace made over pink messaline and all accessories were pink. She was her sisters maid of honor. Her flowers were pink bridesmaid roses.
 The bride appeared with her father, Col James A. Montgomery. who gave her in marriage. She wore a robe fashioned of chiffon and satin. with the court train and cascades of lace similar to that in the corsage and sleeve motive. falling in panel effect to be caught up with pearl ornaments on the skirt. Pearl cabochons were also introduced in the bodice. Her bridal veil was caught with lilies of the valley nd she carried a shower Of lilies and brides roses MT. Stickney and his brother, Mr. Morgan Stiekney, entered from the library, meeting her at the altar, where Dr. Foster pronounced the vows.
 The reception which followed was most enjoyable and the guests included num-