Madison County AlArchives Marriages.....Tumminello, Beatrice - Citrano, Anthony January 8, 1930
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The Huntsville Daily Times, 9 January 1930
Citrano-Tumminello Wedding Brilliantly Solemnized at St. Mary’s Church
  Exquisite in the perfection of every beautiful detail was the wedding of 
Miss Beatrice Tumminello, daughter of Sara Tumminello, and Anthony Citrano 
which took place at St. Mary’s Catholic church on Wednesday morning at eleven 
o’clock.
  The handsome old church which was artistically decorated by Pearsall, was 
lighted only by the candles in the church and on the altar.  The light shining 
through the beautiful old stained glass windows and the glow from the myriads 
of candles shed a soft radiance over the scene.  On each side of the entrance 
of the chancel was a picture basket filled with white carnations.
  The altar scene was exceptionally beautiful, being banked with handsome 
palms and covered with trailing smilax, the smilax being festooned over doors 
and adorned the deep window shelves of the church.
  Against this lovely green background were placed urns holding clusters of 
calla lilies and white carnations.  The candelabras were covered with trailing 
smilax.
  Pews reserved for members of the family were marked with fluffy bows of 
maline and white satin ribbons.
  As the large company assembled a program of nuptial music was rendered by 
Miss Marjorie Cooney, organist, and Edgar Baxter, vocalist.  Mr. Baxter sang 
beautifully “At Dawning.”
  The ushers were Charles Tumminello, Philip Brocato, Nicholas Calathas and 
Chesper Pearsall.
  The bridal party entered over the white canvas aisle to the strains of the 
wedding march from Lohengrin.  
  The first to appear were Sam Cicero, Joe Tumminello and Sam Tumminello, Jr., 
groomsmen.
  Miss Marie Fiorella of Birmingham, bridesmaid, followed.  She was 
beautifully gowned in a princess model of blue satin and tulle worn with 
matching satin slippers and hat of silver.  Miss Jennie Cicero, entered next 
wearing a gown of pink satin, combined with tulle, pink slippers and hat of 
silver lace, also a bridesmaid, Miss Carrie Cicero followed wearing yellow 
satin and tulle with hat of silver and slippers of yellow satin.
  Miss Frances Tumminello, sister of the bride, in green satin, matching 
slippers and hat of silver, served as maid of honor.
  Entering next was the matron of honor, Mrs. Louis Tumminello, costumed in 
orchid satin and tulle, with silver hat and orchid slippers.  All of the 
bridesmaids, maid of honor and matron of honor carried similar bouquets of 
pink carnations tied with pastel moline. 
  Little Misses Sadie Citrano and Dorothy Cicero served as flower girls.  They 
wore frocks of pink and blue georgette and carried French bouquets of sweet 
peas.  The ring was carried on a white satin cushion by dainty little Leatrice 
Josephine Tumminello, wearing a ruffled frock of white satin.
  The beautiful young bride entered with her father, by whom she was given in 
marriage.  Her bridal robe was one of exquisite simplicity, modeled by 
lustrous ivory satin, fashioned on princess lines with fitting bodice, trimmed 
at the left side with corsage of orange blossoms.  The back of the skirt 
extended into a circular train falling into graceful folds.  Her veil was of 
ivory illusion daintily embroidered and edged in ivory lace, worn coronet 
fashion, caught at each side with clusters of orange blossoms.  White satin 
slippers with rosettes of tulle completed the lovely costume.
  Her bouquet was composed of white roses and valley lilies showered and tied 
with embroidered maline.
  They were met at the altar by the groom and his best man, Louis Citrano.
  The impressive service and mass were conducted by the Rev. Patrick G. 
Delahunty, pastor of the church.
  During the taking of the vows, Mr. Baxter sang “Ave Maria” and during the 
mass “Hail Heavenly Queen” was softly intoned.
  Mendlessohn’s wedding march was played for the recessional.
  Following the ceremony the bride’s father entertained the members of the 
bridal party, relatives of the two families and the out of town guest at 
luncheon at their home on Walker street and last evening an informal reception 
was held.  The receiving rooms of the home were decorated for the occasion 
with baskets of carnations and call lilies.
  The bride’s table was overlaid with ecru filet lace over orchid satin and 
the wedding cake beautifully decorated in hearts and filigree leaves, topped 
with a miniature bride and groom, formed the center piece.  It was an 
exquisite creation in four tiers.
  Encircling this were gold candlesticks holding unshaded with tapers.  To 
complete the attractiveness of the table appointments, streamers of pink and 
orchid maline ending in bows ran from the chandelier to the ends and sides of 
the table.
  The ices were in designs of hearts and were served with small pink cakes, 
salted almonds and mints.
  Mr. and Mrs. Citrano left during the evening in their car for a southern 
wedding trip, which will take them to Florida and Cuba.  For traveling Mrs. 
Citrano wore a beige hat, crepe frock and a coat of brown velvet with 
trimmings of Latin fur.  Her accessories were in matching shades.  On their 
return they will reside at the Citrano home on Walker street.
  The bride and groom are members of two of Huntsville’s prominent Italian 
families and since the announcement of her engagement the bride has been the 
inspiration for many lovely courtesies.  She is charming and is popular among 
her many friends.
  Mr. Citrano is a prominent young business man of the city and is a son of 
Mr. and Mrs. John Citrano of Palermo, Italy.
  Out of town guests for the wedding included: Mrs. Andrew Fiorella, Miss 
Nellie Fiorella, T. Fiorella, Mrs. Rosa Lee Lusco and Miss Annie Mae Fiorella 
of Birmingham.


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