The Washington times., 1927-05-28
IS
SCENE OF
WEDDING

Miss Rebekah Lipscomb, daughter
of Mrs. Blaine Lipscomb and Of
Charles e. Lipscomb, Of New York,
has chosen Epiphany Church for
her marriage today to Lieut.. Thomas
Dresser White, U. S. A, son Of
Bishop and Mrs. John Chanler
White, of Springfield. ILL.,, and the
ceremony Will be at 4:3O o'clock.
Bishop White will officiate, assisted
by the Rev. DIR. ZeBarney Phillips,
rector Of the church. A reception
will be held at Wardman Park
Hotel after the ceremony.
Miss Elizabeth Walbridge, of New
York, is maid of honor and the
bridesmaids, group of girls who
were at Vassar with the bride, are
Miss Katherine White, sister Of the
bridegroom; Miss Helen Thomas,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. e. P.
Thomas. of Plainfield, N. j.; Miss
Marian Cady. daughter of Mrs.
Alice V. Cady, of New Rochelle,
N. Y; Miss Elizabeth Sandborn, of
Indianapolis; Miss Ruth Robson;
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. L. A.
Robson. of Irvington on Hudson,
N. Y, and Miss Martha Lewis,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Perry
j. Lewis, of San Antonio, Tex.
Lieutenant White will have as his
best man Lieut.. Walter C. White,
now stationed at Mitchell Field.
The ushers are Lieut.. Williston B.
Palmer. Lieut.. T. A. Roberts, jr.,
and the following officers who have
served with Lieutenant White at
Boiling Field: Lieut.. J. S. Outlet,
Lieut.. John E. Epson. Lieut.. Robert
l.. Brookings. Lieut.. George S.
Murray. Lieut.. Elwood Quesada and
Lieut.. j. B. Carroll. also Lieut.
Elliott Strauss, U. S. N, and Lieut..
Reed T. Roberts, U. S. N.
The uniforms of the bridegroom
and his attendants will give a touch
of military pomp to the ceremony.
Traditional White Satin
The bride, who is being given in
marriage by her father, is wearing
period of old ivory satin from
one of the Paris DESIGNERS. The
bodice fits closely and the long
full skirt is banded with lace bound
with satin. The same lace forms a
quaint yoke extending over the
shoulders to join the lace sleeves,
which are long and close-fitting.
The voluminous veil Of tulle has
double flounce, cut circular in shape
and is fitted to the head in a little
cap with orange blossoms at the
sides and a chin.strap of tulle. The
bride will carry an arm bouquet
Of Gala lilies,
Rainbow Effect
The maid of honor's frock is of
rose pink crepe romaine bolero in
effect, with circular draperies on
the skirt. 1t Is short sleeved, with
bow of the crepe falling from one
shoulder and there is a soft sash
OF the crepe. Her hat of pink horse
hair has streamers Of French blue
velvet and she is carrying pink
roses and larkspur.
The bridesmaids are wearing pas.
tel tinted frocks made like the maid
OF honor's gown. Two are in pink
like Miss Walbridge, with blut trim.
mings. Two more are wearing vel.
low, with lavender on their hats
and the other two are in lavender
"@SA JSAAS" IOuSIICSs ALI Will
bouquets of spring flowers. with
the tones of their frocks' predomi.
mating.
The church is decorated In white
and green, great vases of white
peonies being placed on the chancel,
while the pews have bouquets of
bridal wreath tied with white satin
ribbon. There will be a short pro-
gram Of organ music before the
ceremony. and the organ will play
softly during the ceremony.
For the reception, the west lobby
of the Wardman Park Hotel is
screened off and deliberately deco.
rated with white peonies and
bridal wreath and Southern smilax.
To Go to China
Mrs. Lipscomb and Mrs. White
will receive with the bridal party.
The brides mother is wearing a
gown of rose beige lace over chif-
fon with a big horsehair hat to
match. The hat is trimmed with a
gold buckle harmonizing with a
buckle on the gown. Mrs. Whites
costume is Of draped black and