The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1920-11-30
Grimn-Sheppard.

One of the most brilliant and beau
tful events of the season was the
ferns, white chrysanthemums and
child of Mrs. VIM. Moon Griffin, and
James Orlando Sheppard, son of ex-
Governor Sheppard of Edgefeld,
which was solemnized in the Ave-
leigh Presbyterian church Wednesday
evening. November "a.
The church was beautifully deco
rated with Southern snailax, palms,
ferns( white .chrysanthemums and
1fayriads of white candles.
:. Miss Margaret Burton presided at
the organ playing such sweet strains
as, .soh Promise Me" and 81 Love
You Truly" awaiting the arrival OF
the guests. Prior to the entrance OF
the bridal party Miss Maude Eptins
rendered ssFor You Alone" in her
sweet soprano voice. To the strains
of .Lohengrin's wedding march, the
ribbon girls, little Misses Olive
Burns and Adele McFall, in white
TITLE dresses, came slowly down the
aisle unwinding white ribbons, form
nig a path for the bridal party which
entered in the following order: The
ushars. Messrs. Carol Dennis, John
Kinard, ,Jr., Nicholas Holmes and
ollie Brown of Newberry; Groon1s-
men John Hughes Cooper of Colum-
bia and John Hollingsworth of Edge
field. Miss Anna Coe Keitt of New
berry in pink eharmeuse with elaoo-
rate. ostrich trimmings with Edgar
Hart, Jr., of Edgefeld; Miss JOSIE
Reid Of Newberry in turquoise blue
eharneuse embroidered in silver with
Doctor Palmer Holmes Of Augusta;
Miss Grace Wilbur of Newberry in
pink eharmeuse and silver trimming
with Byrd Miller of Greenville; Miss
Louise Haltiwanger of Newberry IN
TURQUOISE. blue taffeta, boufant ef-
feet, with T. B. Greneker Of Edge
field; Miss Annabel Saunders OF
Edgefead IN pink taffeta and silver
trimmings with Thomas W. Boucher
ofs Atlanta; danes of honor, Mes
DANES E. Pendleton Morrisette OF
Atlanta in pink taheta, also bouquet
effect and J.. ]. Hope of Columbia IN
blue kittens ear crepe with
side tulle train; maid OF honor, Miss
Pauline FAINT Of Newberry in green
aeorgette over silver cloth with bu-
gle sequin trimming. The little ring
bearer, Everett Deaver Evans, in
cream broadcioth trousers and silk
Jersey blouse, came next with the
fisig in the heart of large white
ehrysanthemuna. Then came the
bride on the arm of her uncle,
Charles A. Griffin, of Edgefield, who
gave her in marriage. The brides
dress was white satin with novelty
drop train from the waist with
strings of pearls, rose val lace falling
in straight lines from the shoulder in
front. The veil of white tulle was
arranged ;coronet fashion, crowned
with orange blossoms, which gave a
pretty soft effect over the face.
!, The. groom entered from the rear
door with. his best man, his brother,
Francis w. Sheppard, of Birming-
ham, Ala.
:. The impressive ring ceremony was
used by the officiating minister, the
brides pastor, the Rev. E. D. Kerr,
while the organist softly rendered
"To "a Wild Rose"
The bride carried gorgeous bou-
quet. of brides roses showered with
swansonia and narcissus. The brides
maids, :. flowers were white chrysan-
themums and ferns with large tulle
bows.
- Immediately after the ceremony a
brilliant reception was held at the
brides home in Johnstone street.
The guests were met at the door by
Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ. Evans, ST., and
Mr.. and Mrs. j., Y. McFall. In the
receiving line were 5the bride and
groom and the bridal party. In the
present room was displayed many
handsome and beautiful presents of
silver, cut glass, china, etc. In the
opposite room was the dining room,
beautifully decorated in Southern
smilax and white chrysanthemums.
The brides table was especially
beautiful with handsome lace COW
er, a centerpiece of white chrysan-
themums ard ferns and the chande-
lier was draped with huge bows of
tulle making it very effective.