The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-07-09
MANN-G ASKlLL VOWS
SPOKEN SUNDAY, JULY q
Couple Married in Pretty Cere-
mOny in Wanchese Metho-
dist Church

The marriage of Miss Linda
Gaskill, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. James T. Gaskill of Wan
| CHEESE, to Orman Lee. Mann, u. S.
c. c., stationed at Elizabeth
City, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Hui
Mann of Manns Harbor, took
place Sunday afternoon at 400
o'clock in the Wanchese Metho-
dist Church.
Rev. c. w. Guthrie, pastor of
the church, performed the double
! ring ceremony in a setting of
palms, ferns, baskets of white
gladioli and tall candlebra hold
ing white cathedral candles. The
wedding music was played by
Mrs. Dallas Tillett, organist.
James Lee Gaskill, brother of the
bride, sang 80 Perfect Love" and
as a benediction, "The Lords
Prayer.
Given in marriage by her
father, the bride wore gown of
lace and nylon tulle fashioned
with a sheer yoke outlined with
a lace appliqued portrait neck
line. Long lace sleeves ended in
peaks over the hands. The fitted
lace bodice was accented by the
lace redingote-type skirt with a
panel of pleated nylon tulle,
edged with matching lace appli-
que and tulle, forming a sweep
ing train. Her fingertip length
veil of imported illusion was ar
ranged from lace bonnet. She
carried a white prayer book top
ped with a purple orchid and
stephanotis tied with white satin
ribbons.
Miss Carolyn Gaskill, sister of
the bride, was maid of honor.
She wore dress of crushed
rose nylon lace over taffeta, fash
Toned similar to that worn by the
bride. She carried a nosegay of
scabiosa and baby breath with
pink satin streamers. Miss Sylvia
Mann, sister of the bridegroom,
served as junior bridesmaid. She
wore a dress of buttercup yellow
and carried a nosegay of scab-
iosa and baby breath. Tommy
Armstrong was the ring bearer
Little Miss Judy Gallop who was
flower girl wore a floor length
dress of white dotted swiss fash
Toned like that of the bride and
carried basket of rose petals.
Maurry Mann, brother of the
bridegroom, was best man.
Groomsmen were Grady Gaskill
of Greensboro; Carlisle Davis, r.
D. Sawyer, Jr., and Steve Bas-
night, Jr. all of Manteo.
The mother of the bride wore
street length dress of navy
blue nylon with white accessor-
les and a corsage Of white car
n tions. The bride-groom's
mother wore a street length
dress of navy net over taffeta.
Mrs. Royden Tillett was mistress
of ceremonies.
Immediately following the
wedding a reception was given
at the home of the brides par
ents. White gladioli were used
for decoration in the living
room; and in the dining room
gardenias conferred the table
and encircled the punch
bowl. The three-tired wedding
cake was cut and served by Mrs.
R. D. Sawyer, Jr.; and Miss Mar
garet Jean Tillett and Mrs. New
ton Davis presided at the punch
bowl.
After the reception Mr.. and
Mrs. Mann left for wedding
trip through the North Carolina
and Virginia Mountains. For
travelling the bride wore a dress
of blue dotted swiss with white
accessories.
Cake Cutting
Mrs. Huff Mann was hostess at
cake cutting in honor of the
bridal party at the home of Mrs.
Newton Davis in Manteo Satur-
day evening. Summer flowers
decorated the living room and
dining room. The table was CEN
tered with an arrangement of
mixed flowers.
Mrs. Newton Davis served
punch as was assisted by Mrs.
James Gaskill, mother of the
bride.
Those attending were: the
bride-elect, Orman Mann, Mr..
and Mrs. James Gaskill, Miss