The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-11-25
BREAZEALE--SIMS.
Marriage of Popular Couple Brilliant
Society Event.

MISS Mia SIMS, which was S0lemniZed
at the Church of the Ascension (Epis-
copaD Wednesday evening at 6
O'Clock, in the presence of a large
and fashionable assemblage Of rela-
tives and friends. The pretty little
edifce was beautifully decorated and
Illuminated, graceful sprays Of clema-
It's and white chrysanthemums, with
fluffy bows of tulle, forming the ar
tistic combination that added to the
beauty of the altar. Palms and ferns
were effectively grouped about the
chancel and made picturesque back
ground for the bridal group during
the ceremony. Bet.re the arrival of
| the bridal party ndyes Of music low
and sweet waited from the great pipe
organ, played with much expression
by Terrier Blanchard, and Mrs. Mar
eel J. Durand, a sister of the groom,
sang with tender melody, Eat Dawn
ing"
Mendelssohns wedding march an
nounced the coming of the bridal
party, which was led by the ushers, C.
Vernon Porter, Jr, Willard Perkins,
Lamar Baker and Herman Moyse, of
Baton Rouge; Karl Leche, of Donald
sonville; and Will Phillips, of Natchi-
toches. Next came the groomsmen}
DR.. H. Vernon Sims, brother of tha
bride, aid George Janvier, of New
Orleans. They were followed by. the
maids of honor, walking singly, Miss
Carmen Breazeale, of Natchitoches,
sister of the groom, and Miss Alma
Roger, of Thibodaux, visions of
brunette and blonde beauty in their
frocks of pink satin, and carrying
arm bouquets of pale pink chrys-
anthemums. Then came the lovely
matron Of honor, Mrs. Shirley Brasle
man, of New Orleans, in a charming
gown of white tulle over flesh satin,
with bodice of silver cloth. An arm
bouquet of pink chrysanthemums en-
HANGED her girlish charms.
The bride entered leaning on the
arm of her father, Hon. R. N. SIMS,
and was a picture of exquisite dalntl-
ness in her handsome robe of soft
white satin. Her dainty veil of illu-
sion was arranged cap effect and was
caught up with tiny sprays of oAepge
blossoms and valley lilies. The8up-
tial flowers were fragrant valley Ill
lies arranged in conventional bou-
quet and tied with filmy tulle.
The groom and his best man, Ross
Breazeale, of New Orleans, were in
waiting at the altar, where Rev.
Quincy Ewing, a cousin Of the bride,
of Napoleonville, and Rev. K. a
Prosser, rector of the local church,
pronounced the impressive words that
made the happy young couple nus
band and wife. During the cere-
mony a selection from LaBoheme was
rendered on the organ by Mr.. Blan-
chard, followed by the wedding
march from Lohengrin as the bridal
party left the church.
At the conclusion of the ceremony
the newly married pain and their rela-
tives and a small number of close
friends proceeded to Liberty Hall, the
lovely home of Hon. and Mrs. R. N.
Sims, where a delightful reception
was rendered them. Here profuslon
of palms, ferns and other plants We're
used with wealth of pink and white
chrysanthemums in the beautiful
floral decoration. Congratulations
followed, after which the guests re-
paired to the dining-room, where
delicious two-course luncheon was
served. The brides table was charm
ingly laid, with centerpiece OF love
w pink chrysanthemums and ferns,
and the color scheme, pink and white,
was carried out in every detail. Many
pretty toasts were offered to the hap
DIV pair and much good cheer ensued.
The bride changed her costume for
a stunning travelling suit OF midnight
blue velour with a chic hat and other
accessories to match, and amid
shower of rice and congratulations the
Young couple left via automobile tor
Baton Rouge, from whence they de-
parted for honeymoon trip to New
Orleans. Upon their return they Will
make their home in Baton Rouge.
Mr.. Breazeale is a prominent and
successful young attorney, and has an
mountaineering and circle of friends
which extends through the eS1lre
state. He was formerly president OF
the Baton Rouge Chamber OF Com
merce, and is one of the capital clty's
best known and most influential young
men. A brilliant career is predicted
for him.
The bride, one of Donaldsonville's
fairest and most popular girls, is a
gifted, lovable young woman, whose
friends and admirers are numbered
by legion. She is endowed with in
tellectual qualities of high order, as
we'll as a most engaging personality,
and is thoroughly prepared by edu-
cation and training to assume her new
duties in life according to the most
exalted standards.
The popularity Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Breazeale, and the prominence and
high standing of the families with
which they are connected, was attest
ed by the gorgeous array Of handsSrn4g,
and costly gifts of which they wei -
the recipients. sa
A host of friends join in wishihaR,
all happiness to the well=Rnated pair,
whose journey upon the@matriTnonial
sea has been inaugurated under such
felicitous and promising auspices.
Among the out Of town guests for
the wedding were: Mr.. and Mrs. W.
M. Barrow, DR.. and Mrs. C. E. Coates,
DR.. and Mrs. Charles McVea and their
daughter, Miss Pearl McVea, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. P. Mcneil, Mr.. and Mrs. c..
Vernon Porter, Jr., Mrs. Malta and
Miss Ruth Malta, anu Eugene
Cazedessus, of Batoa Rouge Mr.. and
Mrs. Drew Breazea E and their son,
Mr.. and Mrs C. VEPorter, ST., Mrs.