The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-12-02
Wicker Young.

the brides father, DR.. R. F. Young, at
eleven o'clock Thursday morning,
November 9th, at Fairwood, Va.
Mrs William Breeze Perkins acted
as hostess and received the guests in
a most charming manner. Promptly
at eleven o'clock Mrs. Charles H Mil
Ter, wife of the superintendent Of The
United States Lumber company, sang
that most beautiful song, Love is all
l ask" At the conclusion of the song,
the bridal party entered the parlor to
the strains of Mendelssohns wedding
march which was beautifully render
ed by Mrs. Miller.
First came the ushers, Mr.. William
Conard Wilson and Mr.. William Breeze
Perkins, of Fairwood, Va. Then came
Miss Denton Mckee as maid of honor,
with Mr.. w. J. Wicker, of Newberry,
as best man, followed by the bride
and groom, who advanced to the cen
ter of the room, where they were met
by Rev F. L. Cox, the brides pastor,
who performed the marriage ceremony
in most beautiful and impressive
manner.
The bride wore a gown of ivory
white satin broche en- train, trimmed
with rare lace, and orange blossoms.
A veil of silk tulle fell in graceful
folds from her beautiful golden nair
to the hem of her long train. A small
wreath of orange blossoms was around
her hair, which was piled high on her
lovely head. A tiara of diamonds was
worn across the front of her hair, and
a rope Of pearls wound four times
around Aer throat with a large dia-
moad pendant which hung below her
waist She carried a shower boQuet of
Brides roses, and Lilies of the Valley
with maiden hair ferns and made
picture Of girlish grace and beauty that
will long be remembered by every
one present.
The groom and best man were attir-
ed in conventional full dress suits,
white gloves, white satin ties.
After the ceremony, the bridal par
ty changed into their travelling cos
tunes when they returned to the par
lor and received the congratulations
of those present.
A buffet luncheon of cold sliced
turkey, escalloped oysters, bread and
butter sandwiches, chicken salad with
cheese straws, Devil hash" and can
gels food, champagne punch and
cafe'noir was served.
The bride is the daughter of DR.. and
Mrs. R. F. Young. She is graduate
of Lewis Institute, Chicago, Ill, in
the department of domestic economy,
and is beautiful, graceful, accomplish
ed and charming conversationalist
and is an acquisition to any circle she
enters.
Mr.. Wicker is a young Southern gen
tleman of splendid attainments, bril-
liantly educated, is a graduate Of sew
eral institutions and is descended
from a long line OF distinguished an
cestors. Hne has large business in
terests and is handsome. talented, well
known and very popular, and Won a
place in the esteem and confidence of
all those with whom he came in con-
tact, He is the eldest son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John H. Wicker, Of Newberry,
S. c..
The house was artistically decorated
with smilax, ferns and white chrysan-
themums. The walls were festooned
and long strings of evergreens came
from the four corners of the room
and met in the center Of the ceiling.
The house was darkened and cleo
trio lights were turned on. producing
a very charming effect and formed
splendid setting for the bridal party.
Miss Denton Mckee, the maid of
honor is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs.
]. B. McBee, of Fairwood. She was
beautifully gowned in yellow satin,
and her glowing dark beautiful face
and graceful figure made a perfect
foil for the delicate blonde beauty of
the bride.
Mrs. John H. Wicker, mother of the
groom, wore a charming gown of
lavender crepe over lavender satin,
trimmed with cream lace and pearl
passementerie.
Mrs. Charles H. Miller wore hand
some street dress Of plum colored silk
poplin with lace to match and her
clear glorious voice filled the house