The Washington times., 1917-08-16
Miss Shuey Wed
ToDipIon1at in
St. Matthew S

mats. officials, and society folk in
attendance. the marriage OF Miss
Dorothy Shuey. daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Theodore shuey, and Christie
pher F. Smith took place at noon to-
day in. ST. Matthews Church.
The wedding had its measure Of In
ternational interest, as the BRIDE
groom Is a member Of the Norwegian
diplomatic service. temporarily at
tached to the legation in Washing
ton. The Norwegian minister, Mr..
Bryn, was among the guests.
The bride, who made her debut In
the Capital several seasons ago. was
one Of the prettiest buds OF her sea-
son.
The ceremony. which was followed
by q nuptial mass. was performed by
the Rev. Father Buckley, assistant
rector OF ST. Matthews. Later there
was q breakfast at Rauscher's- The
bride was given In marriage BY her
father and was attended by her sis
ter. Mrs- Charles Happier, as matron
of honor. Miss Edith Oracle and
Miss Amy Bennett were bridesmaids.
- UsAers An DtpIonats
William Malthe Johanessen, secre-
tary OF the Norwegian legation. was
best man for Mr.. Smith and the we'd
ding party was preceded to the altar
by six ushers, Mr.. de MorgenstIerne
and Christian OCT, of the Norwegian
special miSsion: Count de Sartiges,
Jules c. +. Blondei aud NJ de Mo-
randiere, of the French embassy
stan, and selmer Andersen, chancel-
lor OF the Norwegian legation. Mr..
ANDERSEN took the place OF NIcolai
d'Aal. Norwegian consul at New
York, who was sent Unexpectedly to
London. ,.....t
The church was charmingly decora-
ted for the wedding. the lighted ia
pers on the altar and Quantities of
white flowers combining with the
green Of giant palms to form q plctur-
esQue setting for the bridal party.
Standards OF Easter lilies marked the
pews reserved for the family and init
mate friends, Easter lilies and Bride
roses were used In profusion in the
chancel and the prize dfeu where the
bride and bridegroom knelt during
the mass was placed under an arch
way OF palms. The wedding marches,
and q well selected program were
given on the organ. with the accom-
paniment Of string orchestra
Dressed In white satin.
The brides costume was OF white
satin combined with tulle. The skirt.
with its oVerdress Of tuIle, cut in
points. was deliberately embroidered
in seed pearls, and the bodice OF satin
was cut in eton Jacket effect and en-
broidered in pearls and silk. The
bodice closed In front over a vest of
tulle and beautiful duchess lace, and
the decolettage was outlined by a
little collar Of tuIle and pearls. The
train, three and one-half yards long,
was of satin garnlshed with pearl and
silk embroidery and turned back at
the end in a cuff held in place by q
bowknot of pearls.
The bride wore q tulle veil, very
long and full. which fell over her
face when she entered the church.
and was thrown back after the cere-
rnony. II was held in place by a
simple wreath of orange blossoms.
She carried a shower bouquet Of white
orchids, gRrdenias, and lilies OF the
valley.
MatrOn Of HOnOr's Gown
The mAtron OF honor wore a gown
of pale blue chiffon over white satin,
the skirt pIeated and trimmed with
picot edged folds OF the chiffon. The
draped bodice and the three-quarter
length sleeves were embroidered in
blue and crystal beads and a shaped
piece Of the beaded chiffon was
caught UP in the back to form the
chic and original collar and crossed
in front in surpllce effect. The chif-
fon girdle was caught by beaded
buckle.
The bridesmaids' frocks were of
pale pink chiffon over satin, with
skirts. pleated onto shallow yokes.
The draped bodices, embroidered In
self-colored silk, were girdled with
the chiffon held in place by beaded
buckles, and the three-quarter length
sleeves were trimmed with tiny satin
buttons. All three attendants wore
picture hats OF silver net, with high
puffed crowns, trimmed with huge
roses OF pink crepe. They carried
shaded pink roses, with showers or
wee Sweetheart roses.
At the reception Mr.. and Mrs.
Shuey received with the bridal party
the latter wearing q becoming cos
tune OF cream-colored net and filet
lace. Her hat was q mushroom shape
OF white satin. trimmed with white
atgre' /, and a corsage bouquet of
orchids completed her costume. The
decorations were OF pink and white
roses and garden flowers, with the
usual complement OF palms, ferns,
and asparagus vine.
To Return To Capital
After a short wedding trip Mr..
Smith and his bride will come to
Washington to be guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Shuey pending orders from his
government. It has not been decided
yet whether Mr.. Smith Is to return
to duty in Norway or remain in
Washington attached to the legation
staff.
The brides travelling costume is a
suit or navy blue satin, simply but
becomingly made, and with 1t she
will wear a chic black hat trimmed
with Rigrets.
One OF the prettiest weddings OF
the summer was solemnized at noon
today at st. PauI's Episcopal Church
when Miss Faith n. Brown became
the bride of Lieut.. Perry E. Taylor,
U. S. r. C. Rev. Robert Talbot per
formed the ceremony in the presence
of a small company OF relatives. The
wedding was very quiet because OF
the serious illness of the brides
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