St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-07-16
June Williams WEEDS
WEEDS Howard Berry
St. Thomas Church

the bride of Airman nc How
ard r. Berry of the U, $, Air
Force.
The Rev. Louis w. Johnson Of
ficiated using the double ring
ceremony in the presence OF a
large gathering OF relatives and
friends.
The daughter OF Mrs, William
c. Carter and Mr. Charles ID. VIII
liams and the son OF Mrs. Eric G.
Berry Sr Of Cincinnati. o., plight
ed their troth in a setting OF green
cibotium ferns, white glsdiolas
and carnat ons,
A prelude of nuptial music was
presented by Mrs, John Nellie
Jr., organist. who also played the
wedding march and accompanied
the soloist, Mrs. Everette johnson
who sang. 20 Perfect Love"
As the sweet strains OF Men
delssohn's wedding farch were be-
ing played. MT, Williams. father,
escorted the bride to the altar, and
gave her In marriage, The bride
was radiant In her bridal gown OF
white Chantilly lace and tulle over
white satin designed with a moled
fitted bodice OF lace, long, tight
fitting sleeves with points coming
well over the hands. low scailoped
neckline. high yoke of tulle with
Peter Pan collar of lace. The
voluminous skirt OF tulle, floor
length. was worn over a satin
hooper skirt.
Her fingertip veil OF illusion fell
from Juliet cap OF lace trimmed
with seed pearls. She wore white
pumps and a single strand OF
pearls. a gift from the groom. Her
bouquet was a cascade of yellow
roses, white stephanotis and white
satin streamers.
Mrs. Franklin Jones was matron
OF honor and Mrs. Arthur Mcwatt
was bridesmaid. their gowns were
fashioned identicaliy OF mint green
net over taffeta featuring strap
less bodices and lace bolcro jack
cts to match. The fun gathered,
three TERED skirts OF net were
ballerina length. They wore pic
tire hats OF matching net and
carried Colonial bouquets OF pink
and deep rose carnations.
Little Shelia Eileen Cummings
was the flower girl. Her dress was
fashioned OF white organdy with
eyclet trim. She wore hair orna-
ment OF white rose buds and car
ried a Colonial bouquet Of red and
white roses.
Norman Berry. Cincinnati, o.,
brother of the groom served an his
best man. Ushcrs were Ronald
Westberry and Jewell Jones. The
men all wore summer formal at
tire, white dinner Jackets. black
trousers. black ties and white
bouttonnaires.
a reception was held following
the ceremony in the church par
lors. The reception table was
spread with n white linen Madeira
cloth centered with floral ar
rangement OF white carnations
and gladioli. A four TERED square
wedding cake topped with a satin
bell adorned one end OF the table.
At another table an iced lighted
punch bowl with pink rosebuds
held refreshing punch which was
presided over by Miss Millicent
Wheeler. Mrs. Eugene Berry
cousin OF the groom. served the
wedding cake. Mrs. Ronald West
berry registered the guests and
Miss Erncstine Holloway OF Tou-
galoo University. Tougaloo. Miss,
attended the beautiful array Of
gifts, tokens of love and admira.
ton from their many friends.
Mrs. Carter, mother OF the
bride was attired In powder blue,
ballerina length. chiffon dress
fashioned with fitted bodice and
scoop neckline, win which she
chose white accessories. She ware
corsage Of red and pink roses.
Mrs. Berry, Cincinnati, mother
OF the groom, wore a dress Of
sheer printed organza fashioned
with a v neckline, with brown.
yellow and green trimming, bal
lerina length. She wore white ac-
cessories. Her corsage WAS Of red
and pink roses. Mrs. Eugene Berry
Of Cincinnati. cousin Of the groom,
wore a yellow quilted polished
cotton satin dress with which she
wore rhinestone jewelry, two
tone yellow and chartreuse pumps
Her corsagc was pink roses
Mrs. Lydia Thompson. grand
mother Of the bride. was attired In
a beige failIe suit with white ac-
cessories and wore n corsage Of
pink and red roses.
Mrs. Julia Williams. Dothon,
Ala. great aunt Of the bride wore
an aqua linen dress with black ac-
cessories.
Other hostesses assisting at the
reception were Mines. Millicent
Maxine Frazier and
Miss Dorothy Wells.
Out-of-town guests attending
were Mrs. Eric g. Berry sr.
mother OF the groom. Mrs. Eugene