The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-06-15
Miss Vivian Saraft Becomes
the Bride of Lieut.. James
Gillespie, of Fl. SIocum,
NJ Y.-Mariage Celebrated
Thursday Evening, June 7.

Characterized by simplicity
throughout yet pervaded with charm
and true Southern hospitality was the
nuptial ceremony Thursday evening of
Miss Vivian Irvine Sarratt and Lieut..
James Gillespie of Erie, Pa. The
Sarratt home was embowered in
greenery, Southern smilax and ivy, af-
fording an ideal setting for the mag
nolla buds and choice roses effectively
used. An improvised altar was erected
in the parlor and banked with ferns
and palms; tall vases held dozens Of
magnolia buds and the many branched
candelabra shed soft light over the
scene. AS prelude to the ceremony
an elaborate musical program was
given by Mrs. B. F. Alston, Jr.,
Misses Mamie Ravenel, Lutte Jordan.
kathrin Thompson, Mrs. J. F. Walker
Otis Lancaster and D. l. Carlisle.
The Methodist choir, of which the
bride has been a loyal and efficient
member, sang the wedding music as
compliment to her.
At the first strains of the wedding
march, played by Mrs B. F.. Alston,
the ribbon bearers, Landy Hames, Jr.,
and little Miss Agnes Rice, descended
the broad stairway and marked the
pathway of the bridal party. Next
to enter was the matron of honor,
Mrs. Samuel Wood sister of the
bride. She was gowned in white
chiffon over white satin and carried
an arm bouquet of pink Killarney
roses and ferns tied with satin ends.
The maid of honor, Miss Elinor Gill
lespie of Erie, Pa, a sister of the
groom, came next and wore a girlish
gown of georgette crepe trimmed in
Italian lace and carried a shower of
white sweet peas tied with long tulie
ends. Just preceding the bride was
little Ethylinde Tolbert scattering
rose petals and pink sweet peas from
silver basket and the ring bearer.
Sam Wood, Jr., who carried the ring
/ in the heart of a magnolia bud. The
bride was given in marriage by her
brother, Dr. Sidney G.. Sarratt. and
was met at the altar by the groom
and his best man, w. j. Sarratt. The
impressive ring ceremony was used
and the VOWS which united these Two
hearts were spoken beneath a we'd
ding bell Of magnolas. The brides
gown was of soft white satin. richly
embroidered in seed pearls. The court
train was held to the shoulde. with q
butterfly of pearls and the lonp tulle
veil that fell in soft folds was caught
to the hair with coronet Of orange
blossoms. The groom's gift, bar of
pearls and diamonds, added beauty TO
the bridal costume AMI the flowers
carried were bride roses with valley
lilies tied with satin ends.
Mrs. Gillespie is the Youngest
daughter of the late A. A. and Mrs,
Sarratt and is a descendant Of one of
Unions oldest families. She was edu-
Gated at Converse college and besides
possessing grace and charm is a kiil-
liant musician. In this her girIhood's
nome she is universally beloved and
1T Is with deep regret that she is given
up to distant State. Lieut.. Gil
lespie is originally from Pennsyl-
Vanla and is member of the Fifth
field artillery, located at Ft. Slocum.
N. 7. he is graduate of West
Point and is young man of attain
ments. Congratulations are being
showered upon him for his rare good
fortune.
Immediately after the ceremony a
reception was held at which several
hundred guests were entertained.
The brides table had a mound of
sweet peas in the centre bordered with
fringe of valley lilies and silver
baskets held the white iced cakes en-
bossed with the valley lilies. The
cake was cut by the bride with the
groom's sabre and the younger men,
bers of the party eagerly sought the
fate emblems. The ring was found
by Miss Annie Speake, who will be
the next bride if the tradition can be
relied upon; the dime went to Miss
Iheo. Young, who will always have
an abundance of this worlds goods:
Miss Maude Garner drew the key of
love and good luck and the thimble
fell to Miss Elizabeth Arthur, booming
her to a life of single blessedness.
The bride tossed her flowers into the
midst of the merry throng and they
were caught by Miss Virginia Lee
Poole.
Lieut.. and Mrs. Gillespie left for a
honeymoon trip amid the good wishes
and God speed you" spoken with a
fervor indicating the heartfelt inter-
est of loved ones and friends for a
life's journey of perpetual sunshine.
Notable among the wedding fuests
were Mr. .and Mrs. John Gillespie.
Mrs. s. p. Palmer, Miss Elinor Gill
lespie, Erie, Pa; Mr.. Beverly Lewis,
Sr.. Mr.. and Mrs. Beverly Lewis, Jr.,
and children, Mr.. Coleman Rice, Rich