The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-13
Mediterranean
Vows SOlemniZed
In Cedar Grove

Saturday evening at eight
O'Clock in the Cedar Grove Meth
odist Church, Mrs. Doris Hurley
Ransom, daughter of the Rev.
and Mrs. j. Bascom Hurley, Of
Cedar Grove, and Angus Nc
Kellar, son of Mrs. Susie M. Nc
Kellar, and the late w. R. Nc
Kellar of Rowland were united in
marriage,
Vows we're performed in a set
ting of pink gladioli against a
background of pine, palms, and
ferns, and the altar and church
windows were lighted with pink
cathedral tapers in standards OF
candelabra.
Henry w. Mcclellan served as
his brothers best man, McCurray
Mcclellan, brother OF the groom,
of Rowland, and Charles Hunter
of Burlington, uncle of the bride,
served as ushers. They entered
the church together, followed by
Mrs. w. R. Page. Jr., of Jackson
vile, sister Of the bride, who serv-
ed as matron Of honor, and the
brides only attendant. She was
dressed IN a gown Of blush pink
fashioned with drop shoulders out
lined with rutfles of lace over
marquisette, the bodice joined a
| very full skirt. Her head-dress
was Of split pink carnations, and
she carried an arm bouquet OF
mixed blue and pink summer
flowers.
The matron of honor was follow
ed by the bride, who entered with
her brother. Bascom Hurley, Jr-,
who gave her in marriage. The
bride wore a gown of pink chan
tilly lace, fashioned with a long
fitted torso, and long sleeves. The
V-neckline was outlined in a lace
design of small flowers, and was
edged in sequins. At the torso line,
the full floor length skirt joined
Her head-dress was of matching
material. She carried bouquet OF
mixed blue flowers.
Vows we're performed before
the altar, with the Rev. j. Bas-
com Hurley, father of the bride,
officiating at the ring ceremony.
Matt Whitaker Ransom w, son
Of the bride. served as ring bear
er.
Prior to the ceremony, a pro-
gram of nuptial music was play
ed by Mrs. w. c. Morse OF Eliza
beth City, cousin Of the bride.
Borna- j T. Hurley, cousin of the
bride, sang 1.-The Lords Prayer.
by Malotte. Traditional marches
were used as a professional and
occasional, and 20 Perfect Love-
was played during the exchange
of vows.
Following the rehearsal on Fri
day evening, Mrs. Charles Hunt
err, at the brides parents home
entertained at a cake cutting. The
TERED wedding cake, placed in a
nest of ivy, gladioli and fern, held
the traditional bride and groom
miniature.
At the reception on Saturday
evening Mrs. Henry Mcclellan and
Mrs. Meade Cooper greeted the
guests, and presented them to the
receiving line, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
c. Morse invited them to the din
ing r o o m where Mrs. Bill Aber-
nathy, Mrs. N. R. Thompson,
Miss Smitty Riddle, Miss Mar
garet Anne Boland. Mrs. Charles
Hunter, and Mrs. E. N. Riddle
poured punch. Guests were direct
ed to the dining room by Mr.. and
Mrs. W. r. Page or Wilmington,
and Mrs. G. C. McBane presided
over the guest book, assisted by
Mrs. D. E. Fuller.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Henson
received in the gift room, assisted
by Mrs. T. A.. Boland, Mrs. W.
G.. Fuqua, Mrs. j. L. Fuqua, and
MIS-. a FuQud.
For her daughters wedding,
Mrs. Hurley wore a dress fash
Toned from watermelon chiffon,
ana her flowers were gardenias.
The mother of the bride groom
chose a model of black chantilly
lace, and her flowers were white
orchids.
For travelling the bride changed
to a going away suit of off-whlte
wool, matching and brown
accessories. With this she wore a
corsage of bronze orchids.
Immediately following the re-
ception the couple left for a South
ern bridal trip after which they
will be at home in Chapel Hill.
The bride attended Greensboro
College in Greensboro, and Miss
Hardbargcr's Secretarial School
in Raleigh. The bridegroom at
tended Rowland High School, and
prior to his four years of service
with the navy, attended the Uni
v~ersity of North Carolina for one
year. He was discharged from
service with the grade of Chief
Petty officer, and is now enrolled
as a student in the University OF
North Carolina Law School.
Attending the wedding from
Wilmington were Mr.. and Mrs. W.