Dekalb-Fulton County GaArchives Marriages.....Buchanan, Margaret Louise - Towles, Robert Lee November 7, 1924 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00010.html#0002476 November 2, 2011, 1:38 am The Atlanta Constitution, November 8, 1924 The Atlanta Constitution Saturday, November 8, 1924 Page Fifteen Miss Buchanan Weds Mr. Towles At Lovely Church Ceremony A marriage of interest, characterized by unusual beauty, was that of Miss Margaret Louise Buchanan and Robert Lee Towles, which was solemnized Friday evening at 8 o’clock at the Druid Hills Methodist church. The Rev. Dr. A.M. Pierce, pastor of the church, performed the ceremony in the presence of a large assemblage of relatives and friends. An appropriate program of music was given during the assembling of the guests, by Miss Viola Aiken at the organ and Mrs. Al Tate, sister of the bride, who sang “Because” and “At Dawning.” During the marriage service only mellow candlelights were used and Miss Aiken played softly, “Shubert’s Serenade.” Handsome Decorations The altar of the church, before which the bridal party stood, was banked with stately green palms, ferns and tropical foliage, extending to the choir loft. Tall floor baskets filled with long-stemmed shaggy white chrysanthemums were place at intervals among the foliage, alternating with cathedral candelabra holding burning white tapers. Wide white satin ribbons and clusters of huge white chrysanthemums marked the pews reserved for the families of the bride and groom. Ropers of southern smilax garlanded the side lights of the church, also the overhead chandeliers. Lohengrin’s wedding march was used for the processional. Bridal party First to enter were Miss Ruth Hollingsworth and Kelley Moseley. Miss Hollingsworth wore a charming gown apricot-colored crepe fashioned bouffant style over gold cloth. Bands of curly ostrich feathers to match the crepe trimmed the lower part of the skirt, while gold lace trimmed the close-fitting bodice, `extending to a point in the front. She wore around her head a gold, cloth bandeau finished on one side with a gold ornament and carried an arm bouquet of huge yellow chrysanthemums tied with lavender-colored ribbon. Miss Claude Henderson entered with Dr. Hugh Crossett. She was gowned in blude crepe over silver cloth, trimmed in silver lace and ostrich feathers to match and fashioned the same as the other bridesmaids’ gowns. She also carried an arm bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums. Miss Eleanor Beach, who entered with Ralph Pate, wore a buff-colored crepe gown trimmed in silver lace and ostrich feathers to match. She carried a bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums. Miss Mabel Elder, the attractive young maid of honor, entered with Homer Bartee. Her gown was made of orchid shaped crepe with ostrich feather trimmings to match, combined with silver lace. Her arm bouquet was of long- stemmed yellow chrysanthemums. Mrs. Hugh Crossett, twin sister of the bride, was matron of honor and entered alone. She wore a gown of pastel green crepe, veiling silver cloth and fashioned bouffant style, ostrich feathers and silver lace trimmed the lovely gown, which was fashioned similarly to the bridemaids. She carried a huge bouquet of long-stemmed white chrysanthemums. Little Miss Elizabeth Buchanan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Buchanan, was flower girl. She wore a dainty frock of flesh-colored chiffon combined with narrow cream lace. A graceful bow knot of narrow pink satin ribbon adorned her left shoulder, the ends extending to the bottom of the short skirt. A gold bandeau encircled her head and she carried a small basket of sweetheart roses. Miss Ann Smith, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith, of Columbus, Ga., was ring bearer and bore the ring in the center of a large yellow chrysanthemum. Her charming little frock was of pale blue chiffon veiling flesh silk and she wore a narrow bandeau of silver ribbon and French flowers. Lovely Bride The lovely young bride entered with her father, William Thomas Buchanan, by whom she was given in marriage. They were met at the altar by the groom and his best man, Hubert Martin, of Ozark, Ala. She wore a handsome gown of white chiffon combined with rose point lace over lustrous white satin. The entire skirt was fashioned of wide lace bands of lace and chiffon alternating while a panel of lace extended from the top of the bodice to the end of the skirt. A bertha of the lace outlined the bateau neckline, while delicate fluffy white ostrich feathers were used in three rows around the hem of the skirt. A court train of heavy white satin was held to her shoulders with exquisite pearl ornaments and fell in graceful length. Her wedding veil of misty tulle was held to her hair with a coronet of rose point lace and orange blossoms and fell loose in the back to the end of the train. She carried a large bouquet of bride’s roses and valley lilies. Pretty Costumes Mrs. Buchanan, the bride’s mother, wore a handsome gown of black and green sequins with a corsage bouquet of pink rosebuds. Mrs. Al Tate, sister of the bride, was gowned in a robe of white sequins and wore a corsage bouquet of pink rosebuds. Mrs. Hubert Martin, of Ozark, Ala., the groom’s sister, wore a costume of French blue crepe with a corsage bouquet of Ophelia rosebuds. Mrs. J.F. Buchanan, grandmother of the bride, wore a gown of black Canton crepe with a corsage bouquet of orchids. Mrs. W.F. Buchanan wore an attractive gown of ciel blue crepe elaborately beaded in cut steel. Mr. Towles and his bride left during the evening for a wedding journey to Florida. They will be at home after December 1 to their apartment, 591 Highland avenue. Mrs. Towles traveled in a smart ensemble costume of navy blue poiret twill trimmed in narrow tailored bands of henna cloth. Brown fox fur trimmed the coat and a close fitting hat of dark blue velvet ornamented with pastel shaded flowers completed the stylish costume. Mrs. Towels is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas Buchanan of this city. She is a sister of Mrs. A.R. Tates, Mrs. Hugh Crossett, Williams, Ernest and C.W. Buchanan. The bride is an attractive young woman with a gracious personality which has won for her a host of friends.She attended the Girls’ High school and was a popular member of the graduating class last June from Miss Woodberry’s school. She is a gifted singer, and for the past four years has studied voice under Miss Margaret Hecht. She has contributed a most generous share to Atlanta’s musical life with her sweet soprano voice. Mr. Towles is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Towles, of Ozark, Ala. For the past five years he has made his home in Atlanta, holding a responsible position with the Southern Bell Telephone company. He is a graduate of the Ozark High school, also having attended the Georgia School of Technology. Mr. Towles is a member of the Alpha Kappa Psi fraternity and the junior chamber of commerce. Additional Comments: Transcriber's note: I'm not related to or researching the Buchanan or Towles families. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/dekalb/vitals/marriages/buchanan2926mr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 7.6 Kb