The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-06-20
COLEMAN-SMITH.

the home of the brides parents, MI.
and Mrs. M. T. Coleman.
The occasion was a delightful one,
the friends of the young bride gath
ering around her and making her
happy with their good wishes, their
gaiety, and the many acts of loving
kindness natural to the heart and
mind of youth.
The Coleman home which is espe-
cially adapted to entertaining, was
lovely in its bridal decorations. The
spacious alcove in the parlor where
the ceremony was performed was es-
pecially beautiful in white and green.
Ferns and palms were banked and
daisies, the birth flower of the bride,
lent their simple beauty to the
scene. A delicate tracery of smilax
outlined a ~wainscoting and ceiling
border in the alcove while from the
grill, which was twined in green
sprays, hung a shower centerpiece
decoration of tulle and lilies of the
valley and an overhead PORTER of
narrow white ribbon and tiny we'd
ding bells. White pedestals within
the alcove, holding brass jardiniers
of white carnations designated the
place for the bridal couple.
The reception hall wa" deliberately
decorated in ferns and cut flowers,
many bowls of brilliant nasturtiums
a touch Of gaiety to the room.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Kerr, DR.. and
Mrs. G. A. Neuffer, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. P. Greene and Mrs. Gertrude
Sign welcomed the guests here.
Just before the ceremony Miss
Elizabeth Smith, lovingly known to
her friends as "Bonnie Bet" sang
Like Unto a STAR" and 81 Love
You Truly" accompanied by Miss
Ruth HOWE. The ever lovely march
from Lohengrin played by Miss
HOWE announced the coming of the
bridal party and entering first were
the parents and near relatives of the
bride and groom, Mrs. Coleman,
James Coleman, Mrs. R. R. Hemphill,
Prof. and Mrs. D. T. Smith,. Miss
Ella May Smith and Pressly Smith,
who grouped themselves on either
side of the alcove. AS the family
party entered the ribbons separating
the reception hall and parlor were
unfastened by the brides best
friends, Miss Lucy Syfan and Miss
Susie Mabry, opening the way for
the brides only attendant, Miss
Lavinia Coleman, who in her slender
stateliness was lovely in nile green
crepe de chine, with pearl trimmings
and a shower bouquet of brides
maids roses. Little Susan Minshall,
as ring bearer, came next scattering
flowers in the pathway of the bride.
She wore a pretty frock of accor-
dian plated pink silk with butterfly
bows of maline at the back. The
groom, wearing a full dress uniform
of the United States army, entered
from the library supported by his
best man, Mr.. James Cox.
The bride was escorted by her
father, Mr.. Martin T. Coleman, and
Joined the groom at the altar where
the solemn words which made them
one for life, were pronounced by
Rev. j. L. Daniel, pastor of the
Methodist church.
The bride wore a dress of white
with spangled net underdress, and
charmeuse panniers and chiffon and
pearl trimming. Her veil was ar
ranged tea veil style in front, flow
ing to the hem of her dress in the
back. She carried a shower bou-
quet of roses and lilies of the valley.
Her dress was made ankle length
and %accentuated her petite form and
youthful appearance.
After the ceremony the young
couple faced about and received the
congratulations and good wishes of
their friends. Only the most init
mate friends of the family witnessed
the ceremony after which a large
and brilliant reception followed.
For the reception the dining room
was beautifully decorated in pink
carnations, pink roses and ferns.
The table was lovely with its center
piece of cluny lace, COMFORTS of
minis and an electrolier f%estooned
with pink maline and showered with
rose buds. Cream and cake were
served and ~boutonniers of sweet
peas were given each guest.
Receiving in the dining room we're
Mrs. Rachel Minshall, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. A. Hill, and Mr.. and Mrs. c. S.