St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1959-06-19

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10. The nuptials were solemnized
before an altar enhanced by ar
engagements Of cibotium ferns and
seven branched candelabra holding
burning white tapers.
Preceding the ceremony, a pro-
gram Of nuptial music was pre-
sented by Mr.. John Whitaker, Or
ganist who also accompanied the
soloists. Mr.. Bradford Benner sang,
II Love Thee and Miss Sylvia
Johnson sang The Lords Pray
err"
To the strains Of the traditional
wedding march, the bride entered
on the arm Of her father who gave
her in marriage. She was radiant in
a gown Of white embroidered tulle
over white taffeta fashioned with
a fitted bodice. portrait nectline
and short sleeves. The full gathered
skirt was floor length and fell
into a slight train in back.
Her finger-tip veil Of illusion
was secured to a crown Of pearls.
She wore elbow length gloves Of
embroidered tulle and a pearl neck
lace with matching earrings and
carried a cascade bouquet Of white
carnations and stephanotis cent
cred with a detachable orchid.
Her sister Mrs. Shirley A. Hick-
man, gowned in white lace over
pink taffeta served as matron of
honor. Bridesmaids were the Misses
Lorraine Johnson, Sandra Finney,
Dorothy Fox and Greta Rae Har-
rison. The attendants dresses were
fashioned identically of white lace
over pink taffeta enhanced with
cumberbunds of pink taffeta. They
wore matching wide brimmed hats
Of horsehair trimmed with flowers
and pearl earrings and necklaces,
gift of the bride. They carried arm
bouquets of pink roses and white
carnations.
Demure little Cindy and Patty
10 Hickman, nieces Of the bride,
in street length dresses Of mint |
green sheer were flower girls. |
They carried baskets of pink rose
petals which they scattered in the
path of the bride.
Serving as Mr.. Toliver's best
man was Jacob Vernell. Ushers
were Frank Foster, John Foster,
Michael and James Tolver Jr.,
brothers of the groom.
Immediately following the cere-
mony the newlyweds were felicit-
ated by over 200 relatives and
friends at a reception held in the
undercroft of the church. A pink
and white motif was carried out
in decorations with large and
small wedding bells used through
out. Pink and white roses entwined
the archway which was conferred
to the back by two large white
wedding bells.
The brides table covered with |
a white linen cloth was conferred
with a three TERED wedding cake
decorated with pink bells and lilies
Of the valley between the layers
and topped with a miniature bride
and groom ornament. Opposite was
a white covered table holding a
silver punch bowl from which re-
punch was dispensed.
Receiving with the bridal party
we're Mr.. and Mrs. Rawlings, par
ents Of the bride, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Wilson, grandparents of the
bride, Mrs. Bonnie Rawlings and
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Taylor, foster
Of the groom.
On one side Of the room three
arge tables covered in white with
pink and white flowers and white
'ells as decoration, held a large
Of beautiful and prac-
ical gifts which the young couple
from relatives and friends.
After the reception an after
,arty in their honor was held at
1ocal 516. Later that evening the
rollivers left for their honeymoon
destination undisclosed).
On June %, Mr.. and Mrs. Toliver
will fly to Friedberg, Germany,
where Private first class Toliver
las been stationed since November
95S. They will remain in Germany