The true Democrat., 1915-06-05
RicHARDsoN-NoLANp WEDDING.


Rosalie Richardson and Mr.. A. Wade
holland as the contracting couple. The
beautiful edifice had been made even
more beautiful for the occasion by a
profusion of the reeds Of wild cane,
supplemented by vines, pot plants, and
cut flowers. Canes formed a back
ground for the entire chancel. Three
arches of evergreens and flowers were
set in front of the altar and from the
center wedding bell of white flowers
was suspended. The vestibule of the
church was bower-like with bamboo,
and garlands hung from the side walls
of the entire building. Clusters of
white lilies held the festoon of white
tulle that marked the reserved pews.
Promptly at the hour, the church
being nearly full of guests, the front
doors were thrown open, and the we'd
ding march, played by Mrs. o. Leonard,
marked the entrance of the bridal
party. Walking in single file they
came in as follows: Frank Barrow,
James l.. Stirling, ushers; Miss Mel
Leake. Mr.. Ivy Morris; Miss Eleanor
Barrow, Mr.. Allie Jolly; Miss Laura
holland, Mr.. John Burden; Miss Anna
May COnnell, maid of honor. Behind
the latter, were the two little flower
girls, Amelia Leake and Sarah Brown,
scattering rose petals before the bride
as she walked up the aisle with her
father, Mr.. Wade H. Richardson. Await
ing them at the steps of the sanctuary
were the rector, Rev. A. w. Skardon,
the bridegroom, and his brother and
best man, Mr.. I've Noland. The at.
tendants grouped about them as the
first words of the marriage service
were said. When the bridal pair pro-
ceeded to the altar, the best man and
maid of honor accompanied them. Dur
ing the signing, Mrs. ]. L. Golsan and
Miss Leila Golsan sang 20, Promise
Me-" AS the occasional, Mrs. Leonard
played Mendelssohn's wedding march.
Thus was concluded an extremely
pretty and complete church wedding.
The bridesmaids wore gowns of fine
Brussels net, ruffled to the waist, the
ruf1es edged with ribbon. The sashes
to match were worn under the net
waist in Empire effect, and silk roses
outlined the top of the corsage in shade
to match. Each carried fancy basket
filled with flowers in harmony with her
costume. Miss Mel Leake wore white
with yellow garnitures as mentioned
above; Miss Eleanor Barrow, white
with pale blue; Miss Laura holland,
white with Nile green; Miss Anna May
Connell, white with pink. The bride
wore an exquisite creation of rich white
satin. The skirt represented lily, the
long petal points falling over an accor-
dion pleated ruff1e Of white chiffon, and
the points held by clusters of orange
blossoms. The bodice was close-itting
with the V neck outlined with tulle
and orange blossoms. The square court
train fell from the shoulders and lay
for yards length on the floor. The
tulle veil was confined by half wreath
of orange blossoms and fioated beyond
the long train. She wore no jewels
except a handsome diamond pin. The
shower bouquet was of daisies, ribbon
and tulle. Looking strangely tall and
grown-up to all, who have known the
fair, sweet girl, during her few years of
life, and who can scarcely realize that
she is old enough to be a bride, she
had proceeded to the altar, demure and
dainty; and departed with shy hap
piness shining from her eyes. All the
gentlemen Of the party wore white
suits, producing a pleasing, summery
effect.
After the wedding, reception was
held at the Richardson residence about
five miles from town, most Of the
guests going up by train. This enter
tainment was limited to the bridal
party and their immediate family con-
nections and very few friends and
close relatives, but numbering in all
about fifty persons. The residence was
decorated in green and white, the wide
galleries were enclosed with canes and
lighted picturesquely by Japanese Ian
terms, which also outlined an avenue
to the gate.
On arrival Duneh WAS served and