The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-11-05
BRILLIANT WEDDING
WEDNESDAY EVENING.

Johnson City society folks filled the
new Presbyterian church Wednesday
evening to witness the marriage cere-
mony that united for life the destinies
of Miss Octavia Wofford and DR.. L. l.
Coppenhaver. The handsome church
seemed pleased with itself, and it had
a right to be, on the occasion of the
first wedding The decorations and
| light effect were so blended as. to
make it appear all smiles to the light
hearted audience. In front of the al
tar three floral arches were placed,
made of asparagus and chrsanthe-
NUNS, from the center arch was sus-
pended floral bell filled with rose
petals and from the bell strands of
white and red ribbon reached in fes-
toons to the bridesmaids and imme-
diately after the ceremony the bell
was shaken with the ribbons and the
happy couple were covered with the
rose petals. Above and back of the
arches large palms and ported plants
half hid the choir. While waiting for
the guests to assemble Miss Leone
Wagner sang very sweetly Because.
AS the bridal party entered the choir
composed of Mrs. D. A. Vines, Mrs.
w. j. Barton, Misses Lena Barton and
Belle Miller, Messrs. Bingham Cook,
j. w. Cass, Rob Lyle and Charles
Cargille arose and sang the bridal
chorus from Lohengrin. The accom-
paniment was played by Mrs. ]. A.
Cargille at the organ and Mrs. w. H.
Jewell at the piano, .Mesdames s. e.
Miller and w. A. Wright and
Messrs. Lonnie McCown and Earl
Jackson with violins. During the
ceremony the murmuring music of
orchestra filled the church with the
sweet strains of annie Laurie" and
the party departed while Mendolsohns
wedding march was being rendered.
Promptly at 1880 the bridal party
entered the southern vestibule. The
first to enter were the ushers, Geo.
T. Pepper and Phil Hale. When they
had reached the arches Miss Rather
inc Wilson, in yellow costume, and
Miss Gladys Archer, in pink followed.
The groomsmen, DR.. Rufus Copenhav-
er and Mr.. Robert Copenhaver, broth
ers of the groom, came next and then
followed Miss Mary Sue Thomas, in
blue, and Miss Lille Painter, in pink
AS the bridesmaids advanced with
stately poise down the side aisles Mrs.
k1,A %
came down the center wearing beau
tiful blue crepe meteor gown. Then
came Frank Henderson and Frank
Sanders. John d. Copenhaver and
Miss Angelina Wofford, the maid of
honor, followed. Miss Wofford
wore beautiful creation in
yellow satin. Following them came
Miss Louise Everett, the dainty flower
girl, in a white lace gown, with white
bow on her hair and carried pink
roses. She was escorted by Masters
Paul and Charles Wofford in white
suits and carrying golden horse shoes
tied with large maliegn bows. The
bride came in on the arm of her faith
er, Paul H. Wofford, who gave her
away. They were met at the chancel
by the groom and his best man, Mr..
Henry Copenhaver, his brother.
The bride was charmingly goWned
In a lovely creation of Japanese silk
heavily embroidered. The gown was
made with court train and she wore
only one ornament, a pearl necklace,
the gift of the groom. She carried
a shower boquet of white roses and
orange blossoms.
In addition to the exquisite gowns
wore by the brides attendants they
all looked particularly lovely in short
Veils that covered the head and were |
encircled with orange blossoms and
carried dainty chiffon muffs with |
cluster of orange blossoms.
DIR. Gilbert Glass, the pastor of the |
church, performed the ceremony in a |
beautiful and impressive manner.
The lovely bride is the daughter of |
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Fl. Wofford and has |
spent her short life in Johnson City, |
where she is social favorite. She |
las a large circle Of friends and is
popular in all circles.
The groom came here few years
lgo from Virginia and a member of a
prominent family. He is dentist and !
popular with wide circle
If friends. -Four brothers Of the
groom were present and participated
n the ceremony, three acting as
yroomsmen an one as best man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Copenhaver left on
70. Q for Bristol and from there on
bridal trip to parts unknown. On
heir, return they will be at home
n their cottage on Watauga avenue
nd Elmer street.
Many handsome and useful wedding
1unra t.acniued nv the bride