The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-26

president was smiling. His daughter
showed nc trace OF nervousness, but
core herself with a dignity that en-
HANGED her fresh young beauty. Her
cheeks flushed with excitement. and
her blonde hair forming a halo about
aer brow. she made an ideally beautt-
full bride.
Her wedding gown was Of lustrous
white satin. fashioned after She prevail
ing graceful draped styles. The waist
of the gown showed a delicate design
az orange blossoms. hand embroidered,
and continued in panel on one side
Of the draped' skirt. Exquisite point
lace was used for frills which fell
from below the sleeves and was also
draped from the shoulders of the gown
to the waist line. where ~ was gath
cred in with a full sole glrdle Of satin.
The same lace fell over the skirt In
a soft cascade effect.
The court train with which the
gown was finished. was three feet ions,
and cut square. over this fell q t82le
veil. adjusted in the Dutch cap STYLE.
with grange blossoms and bits of the
rare point lace used In training tAv
gown,
1t had been "a matter OF much sPecu-
lation RS to whether the bride would
wear the magnificent diamond laFalNcTs
EsGtFAdSA ~ BeE ~ tltF tiEtFHa h''
only ornament was diamond pendant
suspended on platinum chain. TINS
was the gift Of the BRIDEGROOM.
The bride carried "a simple show or
souquet Of lilies Of the valley
No Promise te ohet.
At the words the minister. who
giveth this woman away 90 the presi-
dent snilingly placed his daughter 81
hand into that Of the bridesr0nw-
Il .-l- .-r,.. b. -
their responses in clear tones, which
we're distinctly heard throughout the
rooms
1t was noted by All that no promise
from the bride "to obey vas included
In the Pres byterlan service.
While the ceremony was being per
formed the marine band ore hesLrR
PLAYED softly The number given tv
them had been selected l,E N}sS Mar
Raret Wilson, who had tho arrange
ment OF the musical program tn charge
II was the 'Narehe N8ptiale." 6f Ethel
bert Nevin, The composer was "A cou-
sin of Mr.. Sayre- and his widow was
among tte guest * the wedding
At the conclusions az the uupfIa1
Messing, the bridal party passed from
the east room through the green roem.
ard into the blue room, whore this
bride and bridegroom received tho
congratulations % tNe guests
The Presiden; and Mrs, Wilson
took their stand ut the entrance to
the blue room.
The white satin ropes ~ the aisle
were removed by the aides and the
cabinet members with their wives
passed first out Of the enst room. fol
lowed by the diplomats la their gorge
Gus uniforms and with their wives.
Great BRIDAL Ceunie
A line resembling IN length the
guest line AT state receptions was
formed, and the presentations made
10 the President and Mrs. Wilson, the
guests passing ON TO greet the bride
and bridegroom.
IT is proba Bile that the White House.
the scene OF SO many beautifW ana
stately functions, has never Witnessed
a more brilliant picture than that Of
foreign ministers and cabinet mem
bers. diplomats and statesmen. pass
ing In review before a slip of n girl
Fhrouded In the mystery Of a bridal
veil The gold and scarlet and blue
Of the uniforms worn by the dtpio-
matte cr-fs, view wtt-t n : ttrr rtrt7 r-7fr-s
Of splendidiy gowned women 10 pro-
duce an ensemble almost startling tB
Its vfvidnsss. The effectiveness Of the
scene was heightened by thousands Of
rare flowers, baskets or orchids vases
filled with stately American Beauties,
and silver bowls holding the most
magnificent chrysanthemums that the