Dougherty County GaArchives Marriages.....Wooten, Lula - Tift, Maurice 1890
************************************************
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:
Naomi McFadden naomi@ctc.com.na June 23, 2004, 11:16 pm

Newspaper article assumed the Albany Hearld no date listed
 

                       BRILLIANT NUPTIALS
             MR. MAURICE TIFT WEDS MISS LULA WOOTEN

A Host of Friend Witness Their Union at St. Paul's Church, -- Which was
    Followed by an Elegant Reception at the Artesian House.

     The marriage of Mr. Maurice Tift to Miss Lula Wooten at St. Paul's
Episcopal church last evening, was an event for its brilliancy will long be
remembered by those who were so fortunate as to witness the beautiful and
solemn rites.
     The decorations of the church were simply superb, and the sacred
edifice under their beautiful arrangement pretented a picture of enchanting
loveliness. Graceful festoons of evergreens hung from every point of
advantage and beautiful flowers yielded up their perfume and blushed under
the mellow rays of a hundred lights.
     At the entrance to the chancel by either aisle stood an evergreen arch
with evergreen gates, and another arch composed of evergreen and pink
chrysanthemums stood just in front of the altar. From this was suspended an
immense globe of pure white roses themums. Back in the oratory was the
richest ot floral treasures, surrounded by a mass of which the silver cross
caught the glow of the lights which it answered with reflections  brighter 
still.
     At half past 8 o'clock the wedding party arrived at the church, which they
entered in the following order:
     1st. Flower Girls Misses Clara Mitchell, Susie Mann, Julia Tift and
Willie Hall.
     2nd. Ushers Messrs. George Warren, Bob Pattillo, Will Shackleford
and Minor Weston.
     Attendants F. M. Nelson with Miss Fannie Holcombe.
     C. R. Davis with Miss Marian Hillyer
     Mr. J. S. Farnum with Miss Minnie Hillyer.
     Mr. Rob Forrester with Miss Rebecca Wooten.
     Mr. Joe Gilbert with Miss Ria Carter.
     The gentlemen were arrayed in the conventional full dress, while the
brides maids wore elaborate gowns of white crepe de chine, and each carried
bouquet of Prince Napoleon whites roses.
     Then Came the beautiful bride attired in a gown of white Faille,brocade
and point lace, set off with a delicate bridal veil, and in her hand she bore a
bouquet of Prince Napoleon rosebuds in which was concealed a valuable
diamond rIng, which was subsequently drawn for by the bridesmaids and won
by Miss Fannie Holcombe. She leaned upon the arm of her maid of honor Miss
Eva Carter, who led her to the central arch, where she was joined by the
groom who entered the church with his best man, Capt. W. E Wooten, by way
of the oratory. As the young couple stepped under the arch, Rev. W. E. Eppes
arose, and as the wedding march drifted into a softer symphony, pronounced
the beautiful Episcopal ceremony which bound In loving union their devoted
hearts. As Mr. Eppes completed the ceremony he stepped forward and gave
the happy young couple his blessing and congratulations, and then the party
left the church to the triumphant strains of the great organ, and entering
carriages were driven to the Artesian House, where Mr. and Mrs. Tift became
the hosts of one of the most elaborate receptions and banquets ever tendered
In Albany. The proprietors of the Artesian left nothing undone to make the
banquet one of exceptional brilliancy, and right well did they succeed.
     The wedding presents were numerous and valuable, and embraced
many articles of artistic worth. After the banquet was over, the tables were
removed from the dining hall and to the soft measure of sweet music many of
the guests devoted the remaining hours of the evening to dancing. And thus
ended one of the most beautiful and brilliant social events ever witnessed in
Albany. It is unnecessary to speak in laudatory terms of either of the
contractors to this happy union. They have long held a leading place in society
and legion are their friends, and under the bending skies of' the brightest of
futures these friends will follow them with their prayers and benedictions.


Additional Comments:
Dougherty Co. Marriages show:
MAURICE W. TIFT LULA WOOTEN 03 Dec 1890  Dougherty  GA  

File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/dougherty/vitals/marriages/nmr30wooten.txt

This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/

File size: 4.6 Kb