The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-12

The marriage of Miss Florence Werthei-
mer and Mr.. Mayer D. Friedman was
beautifully celebrated yesterday after
noon at the residence of the brides moth
er. Mrs. B. werthei,ner, ON Highland ave
nue., in the presence of the relatives and
very close friends of the popular couple.
A reception attended by large number
of friends followed the nuptial ceremony
which was impressively pronounced by
the Rev. Morris Newfield of Temple
Emanuel
Palms banked in the music room formed
an altar-like background for the bride
and bridegroom as they stood, the bride
with her mother, and Mr.. Friedman with
his brother, Mr.. Leon w. Friedman, VINO
was his best man, TO receive the bene-
diction. Throughout the house an abund-
ance of smiax was draped over arches
and windows to give fresh green to the
surroundings, and in each room pink roses
were intermingled among the green, nod
ding their lovely head from vases and
surrounding foliage on the mantels, Car
nations in a faint shade of pink aug
mented the color scheme and gave out
a spicy fragrance.
Davidson's orchestra played the pro-
cessional as Miss Wertheimer and her
mother descended the stairway. During
the vows Rubenstein's melody in F was
softly played, and other selections fol-
lowed during the subsequent reception.
Miss Wertheimer was a distinguished
looking bride the intense black of her
hair and eyes, forming an unusual and
striking contrast to the snowy white of
her bridal raiment. She wore a wedding
gown of artistic design. and denoting the
smartness which always characterizes her
costumes. It was built of brocaded white
satin, with a graceful drapery of chiffon
and elaborate trimmings of Chantilly lace
on the low-cut bodice and skirt. Her
veil was confined in cap effect with q
wreath of orange blossoms and she held
a handsome shower bouquet of bride roses
and lilies of the valley Mrs. Wertheimer
wore a becoming black charmeuse cos
tune to which note OF color was given
by the large corsaee bouquet of parma
violets.
As the bride and her mother reached
the altar Mr.. Friedman and his brother,
MI Leon w. tT1tHndl, intl iltI al the
altar, and the solemnization of the VOWS
was followed by a delightful reception
during which concentrations We're re-
ceived by bride and groom from scores
of friends. From the dining room ices
and cake We're served The table in that
apartment had a handsome centerpiece OF
pink Killarney roses placed on center
piece of Cluny. Tha sweets followed the
color plan and the candles shades were
also couleur de rose. Champagne was
served during the reception hours.
Mr.. and Mrs. Friedman left yesterday
afternoon for southern trip. They viii
visit Jacksonville and Palm Beach be
fore going to Cuba and expect to return
home within a fortnight. They will b,
at home in Mr.. Friedman's residence, 12S
South Twenty first street
Both Mr.. Friedman and his bride hav,
made Birmingham their home for a mum
ber of years and are alike favorites il
a large circle of friends. Mr.. Friedman
is agent for leading insurance com
pany and has been a prominent factor
in various civic affairs besides influentia
in local musical interests. Mrs. Friedman
is a lovable and universally gracious
woman, and like her husband has score!
of friends in society. Among those as
sisting Mrs. Wertheimer TO receive yes
terday afternoon were: Mrs w. j.. Dell
heim Mrs. B. A. Fox, Miss Elsie Fies
Miss Estelle Wertheimer, Miss Fanni,
Jacobs and Miss Estelle Slaughter.