The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-01
Ny MYRTLE MILES

The marriage of Miss Fannie Drennen and MT. John Vance Hewitt of New York city was beautifully solemnzed last night at the h9ne. of the brides mother Mrs. NilIiap Drennen, in the presence of a large number of friends. The residence was artistically decorated green laurel making fresh background for quantities of pink and white peonies. These gor- geous summer flowers were massed on the mantels in living rooms and dining room suggesting in the sumptousness of their decorative power the artistic instinct of the young bride, who is one of the most talented of Birmingham's younger ar lists, her attention having been especially given to sculpture
 The vows were spoken beneath a hnnd- some green canopy fashioned of smlax and ferns, festooned from the chandelier in the large reception room It's central position gave view of the nuptiaI party to the guests gathered in the two rooms lon either side of the hall. Miss Drennen was attended by several bridesmaids. IThey entered singly from the stairs and formed group beneath the canopy, Miss May Collins leading the way, Mlss Genie Shiriing of Greensboro following, then Miss Lula Film of Montgomery and nhaliy Miss Margaret Drennen, the brides sister.
 ! The bridesmaids composed d lovely CO., eiie. In white frocks, made in ankle tensth, Of taffeta and lace each with 'anlers, they were attired ln modlsh fash Don yet suggested in a way the girl of long ago, so does history In fashion re- Ipeas itself. Their bouquets, the quaint |lrllied French nosegays made of pink |1 osebuds, called again upon the fashions of other days. Miss Mary Lee Drennen was her sisters maid of honor. In pink taneta and accordeon pleated chiffon, lace uraperies adding to their soft effect, she was delightfully."- pretty, and the shower bouquet of pink rosebuds and lilies of the valley which she carried gave the final charming touch to her toilette
 As Miss Drennen descended the stair way with her brother, Mr Hubert A. lDrennen, to receive the vows, Mir. Hewitt 3Slfb his best man, MT. Young Smith of
 ta, entered from one of the apart
 nXs on the lower floor and met her fealX the foot of the stairway. where Dr. r. ~ Branscomb. the officiant, was stand The bridal costume was peculiarly ap- propNate to Miss Drennen's sweet and firlish type of beauty It was built of keavy ivory duchesse satin with chiffon Ind duchesse lace composing the upper portion of the bodice. A rolling collar of Iuchesse lace after the de Medici style hade quaint ornament for her gown, which had ropes of pearls and orange |lossoms also composing an attractive aotif. Her tulle veil was made in cap fleet and a valance of duehesse lace
 gross the front hung in charming
 rapery to the shoulders, sprays of
 range blossoms and white verbena also Spending with the lace drapery. Her ouquet was d shower of valley lilies The nuptial music was played by David
 ln's orchestra, which also furnished the
 usic for the subsequent reception. Mrs.
 illiam Drennen and the bridal party
 fre assisted in receiving by several rel
 ves Mrs. Drennen wore a handsome
 fning toilette of lace and oharmeuse.
 Rck charmeuse composed the lower
 ton of the skirt and it's top and the
 Ice were of black lace over white Jet
 els were attractively introduced as
 lments. Mrs. Hubert Drennen was