Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-02-14
ABMLLlANT WEDDING.

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Lee Sherrod, the only daughter of Mr..
and Mrs, W. L. SherrOd, became the
bride of George Bradford Richmond,
formerly of Elburn. Illinois. The church,
which was tsstefully decorated by the
skillful hands of Mesdames L. F. Hol-
berg and James Horton, was an artists
dream. The bridal party assembled
under an arbor of Southern Smilax and
Blush roses; yards of pink and white
tulle were festooned among the waxy
leaves of the Smilax. The brilliant
lights were Softcned by delicate pink
shades.
The number Of guests seated within
the ribbons attested the popularity of
the contracting parties. The waiting
audience was thrilled by the sweet
voice Of Mrs. Fleming. Of Tennessee,
as she rendered 20, Promise Me" and
"The Hour That Gave Me You," &C.
companied by Mrs. Charles SpeSsard.
Macon's accomplished musician. The
eight little ribbon bearers marched in
couples down the aisles in the following
order. Ruth Allen and William Hardy
Evans. Annie Mai Connor and Owen
Barnes, EN- Yates and Roby Bush,
CAROLYN Boggess and James Horton.
To the sweet strains Of Mendelssohn's
Wedding March. the bridal party ad-
vanced slowly to the Chancel. First
ushers. Messrs. Sam Clark and Matt
Holberg: Miss Alma E. Dinsmore. first
bridesmaid, advanced down the right
aisle, Mr.. Paul Chase, down the left;
the couple crossed in front Of the altar
and re-crossed in the Cbancel; next en-
tered Miss Ada Mai Zepernick and Mr..
Ches Featherston, followed by Miss
Ably Woodward ana Mr.. George Cham
bers, of Aurora, Illinois; Miss Num-, OF
Bells. Tennessee, and Mr.. Charles Rich.
ardson; then the matron of honor, Mrs
Sherrod, her mother, on the right and
Miss Gladys Robinson, of Fulton, Ken.
lucky, maid of honor, on the left.
The pretty little flower girl, Dorothy
Granbury, and dainty ring bearer, Re
becca Fleming, heralded the approach
of the bride who entered on the arm Of
her father. At the Chancel they were
met by the groom and best man, Mr.
Solfisburg, of Aurora, Illinois. DR.. j
E. Jones, assisted by Rev. Howse
made very impressive the solemn mar
rage service Meanwhile, the entire
surroundings presented d scene of flaw
less loveliness.
During the ceremony "Flower Song
was sweetly rendered. The bride wa
lovely III white brocade satin en- traine
draped withimported lace caught witt
orange blossoms. Her veil was drape'
with sprays of orange blossoms, AM
she carried a costly shower bouquet o
bride-roses and lilies of the valley
The bridesmaids were gowned in EN-
broidered chiffon over pink satin will
rhinestone trimmings and carried exqui
site bouquets of pink Killarney rose'
tied with pink satin ribbon and fluffy
bows of tulle; the matron of honor wore
an elegant lavender satin dress with
handsome bead over-dies and carried
gorgeous bride-roses.
The groomsmen and ushers wore thu
conventional black with b~outonnieres Of
white carnations. From the church,
friends assembled at the hospitable
home of the bride. There the commit.
tee of reception greeted them, intro.
ducing them down the receiving line
composed Of the attendants.
The bride and groom ale both popu-
lar in social circles and were the recipi-
ents of numerous costly gifts. The
bride presented her maids with souvenir
brooches and the groom remembered
his ushers with diamond cuff buttons
and his groomsmen with jeweled tie
clasps.
Peals of laughter rang from the din,
ing Don where the bridal party expert
enced thrilling sensations over the cut.
ting Of the bridal cake. Misses Gladys
Robinson and Ably Woodward and Mr..
Chambers were successful in cutting.
Just after the attendants registered
their names, tho bride cast her bouquet
among her bridesmaids. A jolly scram-
BILE ensned end Miss Alma Dinsmate
was fortunate In catching 1t. Mr.. and
Mrs. Richmond. accompanied TO the
train by the bridal party. left for an
extended honeymoon North and East.
The bride travelled In G suit of brown
velvet with accessories to match. She
wore a fur toque with a honey-colored
plume and furs. Tit merry attendants
showered them with rice and good
wishes. They will be at home to their
friends after March 18th, at erich
forks" Among the out-of-town at
tendants at the wedding we're: Misses
Robinson, Num-, Granbury, Fleming;
Mesdapes Fleming, Dinwiddie, Hender-
son; Messrs. Solfisburg and Chambers.