The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-11

The marriage of Miss Mary Lee Dren- nen, third daughter Of Mrs. William Drennen, and MT William Bew White, popular young Birmingham lawyer, was celebrated last evening at the South Highlands Methodist church in the pres ence of large and fashionable assem- blaze, reception at Mrs. Drennen' s home following. This was the second marriage in the family within the past few months, the brides elder sister, Miss Fannie Drennen, and MT. Hewitt of New York having been married in october.
 The church was lavishly decorated, MT. Lambert's artistic touch giving to the conventional use of Easter lilies, palms and smilax novel effect. The nuptial music was played by Mrs. Logan, who presented the wedding march from "Io- hengrin" for the professional, following with "A Day In Venice during the VOWS MT. George Houston Davis and MT. Jelks Cabaniss, Mir. Edward Cabaniss, Jr., and Mir. Beach Chenoweth, the four ushers. led the way, followed to the altar by Miss Annie Donnelly and Miss Eda Brewer of Cortland, N. Y, the first bridesmaids who approached from sepa- rate aisles. Mir. Donald Drennen and MT Edward All, groomsmen, followed, and Miss Bessie McCrossin with Miss May Collins, came next MT. Richard Stot- lar and MT. Harold Bissell were next and Miss Ruth White of Albany, N. Y, with Miss Ellen Dickerson of New York city, then entered, followed by MT Wal lace Pinson and MT. James Simpson, the last groomsmen.
 The bridesmaids were beautifully gowned, each in an attractive charmeuse robe of palc yellow draped with gold net end all carried arm clusters of Richmond roses the deep red of the blossoms com bining with the rich yellow of the robes with charming effect.
 Mrs. Merle McElroy (F'letcher McCarty) Of Orlando. Fla, in maize colored satin, en traine, and built with tunic of vel low chiffon was matron of honor and Miss Margaret Drennen, the brides sis- ter, her maid of honor, Miss Drennen wearing yellow charmeuse with a gold net drapery and lace garnitures. Both carried yellow chrysanthemums, which made an artistic complement to costumes 70 well suited to two fair haired girls.
 Miss Drennen entered with her brother. Mir Hubert Drennen, who gave her in marriage as MT. White, with his best man, Mir Ebersole of Middletown, O., came from the vestry to meet her. Her bridal gown was a graceful and lovely thing of white charmeuse with tunlc or chiffon embroidered in pearls. shoui- der cape of pearl embroidered chiffon de- yended from broad court collar or duchesse lace of a pattern similar to that used in constructing the short sleeves Her tulle veil was made with cap adorned with Point de Venise lace and a double wreath of tiny orange buds, and she carried a large bouquet of orchids and lilies of the valley. Dr. l.. C.. Brans- comb, who Is a lifelong friend of the family and has officiated at several Of their weddings, was the minister.
 Several hundred guests went from the church to the residence for the subse- auent reception. Mrs Drennen received il, q handsome black lace and white char 1s,ellse gown. Mrs. J. M. Ballenger, an aunt of the bride, who is here from Pu- laski to attend the wedding, wore em3 broidered black grenadine over white. and Mrs. Houston Davis, the brides sister, vas in Nile green charmeuse with cream silk net embroidered in mother of pearls composing a cape hanging from the shoulders Mrs. Earle Drennen also wore n lovely gown, blue satin, emDelnshed with gold lace Dr. and Mrs. Travers Drennen of Hot Springs Ark, were pres ent. Mrs. Drennen was handsomely gowned.
 In the living and dining rooms white chrysanthemums composed an effective decoration; the yellow chrysanthemums which adorned the library making an attractive corner for the coffee table, at which Miss Grace Lainhardt, Miss Hor- tense Estes and Miss Edgell Adams were serving At tho punch table Mrs M. E. Dewstoe and Miss Emma Mitchell were ir charge. This was stationed in the stair alcove, and the bowl was embedde in lavender chrysanthemums. A plate was served from the dining room, which followed the green and white color plan.
 MT and Mrs. White left last night for Asheville, where they will be at the