The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-06-13
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visited the groom's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. F. Williams, here last week
end before going to their new home
Monday.
The following account of their
beautiful wedding which was
solemnized on June 2, in Franklin
ton, is taken from the June 9th
issue of The Era-Leader, Franklin
ton newspaper:
In a setting of dignity and beauty,
Miss Bonnie Ezell, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Lee Ezell, became the bride
of Mr.. Morris Williams, son of Mr..
and Mrs. j. F. Williams, of Licking
ton, Miss.
The marriage was solemnized Sun
day, June 2, at two-thirty o'clock
in the afternoon in the Franklinton
Baptist Cnurcn, which had been ex-
qulsitely decorated for the occasion.
Large white columns were placed
on either side of the chancel and
held sprays of greenery and bowls
of white asters. The archway en-
twined with Southern smilax, graced
the center, and princess baskets of
white gladiol were used at vantage
points, Interspersing and adding to
the beauty of the whole setting
standards which held graceful white
tapers.
| The Rev. J. E. Albritton read the
beautiful and impressive double
ring ceremony. He took his place at
the altar followed by Mr.. Williams
and his father, Mr.. ]. F. Williams,
who acted as best man.
Ushers took their places. They
were Mr. Harold Hammett and Mr.
William Moses of Lexington, Miss.
Mrs. Pauline Hodge, sister of the
bride, was matron of honor. She
wore a striking creation of yellow
sheer over taffeta. Mrs. Hodge carri-
ed a bouquet of rainbow asters en-
circled with yellow maline and tied
with tulle which matched the shade
of her dress.
The dainty flower girl, little Miss
Gayle Russell, wearing a frilled blue
net dress carried a bouquet of pink
asters scattered among bits of blue
net, with streamers of blue.
The Bride
The bride entered the Church with
her father who gave her in marriage.
She was never more attractive in an
exquisite gown of white satin. The
bodice was fashioned in a long torso
style with a sweetheart neckline.
The long sleeves ending in petal
points over the hands and the full
gathered skirt fell into a long
graceful train. The full length veil of
bridal illusion was becomingly ar
ranged from a halo of seeded pearls.
Her cascade bouquet was of orchids,
s%tephanotis and lilies of the valley,
outlined with white maline and tied
with streamers of white stain knot
ted with stephanotis.
Music was presented by Mrs.
Helen Gayer Passman, organist and
Mrs. P. H. Neville, soloist.
Prior to the entrance of the we'd
ding party and during the lighting
Of the candles, Mrs. Passman beau
tifully played nuptial music and
Mrs. Neville sang Because"
The bridal chorus from Lohengrin
Wagner) was used as the process
sional and the wedding party left
the church to Memberships We'd
ding March.
Immediately following the cere-
mony an informal reception for
members of the two families and
close friends was held at the Eel
home. The members of the bridal
party made up the receiving line,
and guests were greeted also by Mr..
and Mrs. Ezell and Mr.. and Mrs.
j. F. Williams.
Summer flowers were used to add
color and beauty to the gaiety of the
occasion and a three-tiered wedding
cake attractively iced and topped by
miniature bbride and groom center
ed the lace-covered dining table.
The wedding cake was cut in
proverbial fashion by Mr.. Williams
and his bride, after which the cake
was cut and served with dainty re-
ception cakes and sandwiches, by
Misses Agnes Sylvest and Helen
Carrier and assisted by Miss Mar
guerite Foil, who poured punch.
The couple left for a wedding trip
to the vicinity of the Lookout Noun