Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-12-07
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Marriage of Miss Rhoden and
MIR. Oakes. Mrs. Crouch
Entertains Mary Ann
Buie Chapter.

The marriage of Miss Ida Pear
Rhoden and Mr.. William ]. Oakes, OF
Darlington, which took place here
Tuesday afternoon, o'clock in the
Baptist church, was most beautiful
one. The church was most artistlcal-
ly decorated, a color scheme in which
yellow, the predominating color was
carried out. Large baskets Of yellow
chrysanthemums, and many yellow
candles about the alter being very
effective.
Previous to the ceremony musi-
cal program was rendered, Miss An
toinette Denny presiding at the or
gan. Miss May Boozer of Lexington
sweetly sang "You and Love-" and
.I Love You Truly" Lohengrin's
Bridal Chorus" was sung by cho-
rus of 25, and as this was concluded
the candle bearers, Coy Asbell and
Inez Rhoden lighted the many can
dies.
The bridesmaids were Miss Grace
Oakes, sister of the groom, who wore
brown panne velvet, gold lace hat;
Miss Pet Belk of Kershaw and Miss
Annie Lou Taylor of Lexington, each
wearing brown silk crepe with gold
lace hats, all three carrying yellow
chrysanthemums tied with yellow
tu1le. Mrs. S. E. Asbell, sister of the
bride, and grand dame was attired
in black Canton crepe, with velvet
brocade trimmings, and wore black
lace picture hat. Mrs. Paul Eve, of
Augusta, the dame of honor, wore
black crepe with gold lace hat.
The groomsmen were Messrs. Aus
tin McEithern, Lowell Muldrow, of
Darlington. and Edward Rhoden,
brother of the bride.
The maid of honor, Miss Ida Null
drew of Darlington, wore an Oriental
blue satin and black lace costume,
with picture hat in harmony.
The ring ceremony used arid
little Angelic Rhoden, a fairy in vel.
low, brought the ring to the altar in
a yellow chrysanthemum.
The bride entered with her father,
Mr.. W. l.. Rhoden, and was met at
the altar by the groom with his best
man, Mr.. G. W. Sleigh, of Darling
ton.
The bride was attired in coat
suit of brown Debut de Lame, with
seal trimmings, with touches of blue,
all accessories in harmony. She car
ried a shower bouquet of brides
roses and valley lilies. Her only or
nament was bar of pearls and sap
phires, the gift of the groom.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. w. S. Brooke.
After the ceremony the happy pair
left in a car for Columbia, where
they will then go to New York and
other northern points.
The bride, as Miss Rhoden is a
charming young woman of cordial
manner, and her friends here regret
that she now will make her home in
another part of the state.
The groom is an electrical engi-
neer and served three years overseas
during the World War.
There was a beautiful array of
wedding gifts of cut glass, china, sill
yer and linen.
Among the out of town guests
were, Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Oakes, pa
rents of the groom and Mrs. A. D.
Martin of Lexington.
A beautiful reception was tender
ed the bridal party the evening pre-
ceding the wedding, in the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. Asbell. The deco
rations were pink and white.
The guests were received by Mrs.
W. j. Hatcher, and the receiving
party stood in the parlor. In the~din-
ing room pink and white block cream
and cake were served by Mesdames
W. w. Rhoden, H. S. Rhoden and j.
N. Lybrand, and Misses Sue Smith
and Antoinette Denny. Pink and
white mints were served by Coy AS
bell and Inez Rhoden.
Mrs. Hatcher toasted the bride,
and much merriment was had as the
young people drew from the magic
mirror the reasons why they had nev.
er married.
Everyone is delighted to welcome
Mrs. Susie Latimer back after a long
stay in the homes of her sonssin other
states.