Fulton County GaArchives Marriages.....Cherry, Lossie Smyth - Hughes, Gary Eugene November 5, 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, 1:55 am The Atlanta Constitution, November 6, 1924 The Atlanta Constitution Thursday, November 6, 1924 Page Sixteen Miss Lossie Cherry Weds Gary Hughes The marriage of Miss Lossie Cherry and Gary Hughes was an interesting event of Wednesday evening, November 5. Dr. Ashley Chappell performed the ceremony at Trinity Episcopal church at 8:30 o’clock James Alderson, organist at All Soul’s church, rendered the wedding music. Miss Ruth Carson, of Bethel, cousin of the bride, acted as maid of honor. The matron of honor was Mrs. Arta X. Blanchard, formerly Miss Elta Handte. The other bridesmaids were Miss Frances Mark Cherry, of Mount Olive, and Mrs. Selma Carson Moore, cousins of the bride. Billy Moore, small cousin of the bride, was her ring bearer. Her uncle, James C. Perry, of Richmond, gave her in marriage. The best man was Charles Rackley and the other groomsmen were Vernon Ashworth and Sam Carson, of Greenville, N.C. , cousin of the bride. A small reception at the Cherry home on Flint street followed the ceremony at the church and only the wedding party and a few intimate friends were included. The Atlanta Constitution Saturday, November 8, 1924 Page Fourteen Georgia Weddings Center Interest of Many Atlantans Miss Cherry Weds Gary E. Hughes A beautiful marriage taking place at Trinity Episcopal church in Asheville Wednesday evening was that of Miss Lossie Smyth Cherry and Gary Eugene Hughes. Dr. Ashley Chappell officiated at 8:30 o’clock in the presence of relatives and friends. Palms, ferns and white flowers and the altar candles gave an impressive setting for the taking of the vows. Mr. James Alderson, organist at All Soul’s church at Biltmore, sang “Beloved It Is Morn” and “Mavis”, with Miss Marguerite Smathers accompanying, prior to the bridal party entering to the wedding march from Lohengrin. Mendelssohn’s march was used as a recessional. Bridal Party The maid of honor was Miss Ruth Carson, of Bethel, cousin of the bride, and she wore a gown of peach(continued on page 16, column 2)satin embroidered in crystals in pastel shades. A silver ornament was her only hair adornment. Her flowers were an arm bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums tied with gold ribbon. Mrs. Arta X. Blanchard, formerly Miss Etta Handte, was the matron of honor and wore her wedding gown. An arm bouquet of white chrysanthemums tied with white satin ribbon and a silver bandeau completed her costume. Miss Frances Mark Cherry, of Mt. Olive, and Mrs. Selma Carson Moore, of Bethel, cousins of the bride, were the bridesmaids. Miss Cherry wore nile green georgette trimmed in graduating shades of green ostrich and Mrs. Moore wore orange georgette with ostrich trimmings graduating in the same shade. Both gowns were in long tunic models. Their arm bouquets were of lavender chrysanthemums tied with lavender ribbons. Billy Moore, of Bethel, son of Mrs. Selma Carson Moore, was the ring bearer and wore a white duchess satin Lord Fauntleroy suit with real lace collar, bearing the ring in the heart of a large white chrysanthemum. Charles Rackely, of Asheville, was best man and the other groomsmen were Vernon Ashworth and Arta X. Blanchard, of Asheville and Sammy Carson, of Greenville, N.C., cousin of the bride. Lovely Bride The bride was given in marriage by her uncle, James C. Cherry, of Richmond, upon whose arm she entered. The wedding gown, of white duchess satin, was a beautiful creation. The petaled tunic was embroidered with seed pearls and edged with deep flounce and drape of princess lace, caught at the sides with ornaments of pearls and ostrich, hung over a short narrow foundation of satin. The veil of tulle with orange blossoms and ostrich, encircling the head and trailing at left side, fell to the end of the train. The only ornament was a seed pearl necklace, an heirloom in the bride’s family. The bridal bouquet was of Ophelia roses and bouvareia covered with sweetheart roses. The Methodist ring ceremony was used. The bride and groom both being members of Central church, but accepting the courtesy of Trinity on account of the rebuilding of Central in process now. A small reception was held at the Cherry home on Flint street immediately following the nuptial service at the church with only the bridal party and a few close friends attending. Vases of pink flowers and palms and ferns were used as decorations throughout the house. Receiving with the bride and groom were the bride’s mother, who wore black beaded canton crepe with corsage of white roses and Mrs. Lula Cherry was in charge of the gift room. Mrs. J.W. Neely welcomed at the front door. Assisting in the dining room were Mrs. Ray De Vault, Miss Katherine De Vault and Mrs. Raymond Warner. Mrs. Walter Watts presided at the punch bowl. Wedding Journey Mr. and Mrs. Hughes are spending two weeks honeymoon n the north and upon their return will be at home to their friends after December 1 at 166 Flint street. The bride’s going-away costume was an ensemble suit of navy blue homespun combined with roshinara crepe embroidered with gray chenille and her fur was a gray squirrel. The hat was a black panne velvet trimmed in burnt goose. The bride is a member of an old pioneer family in eastern Carolina, being a granddaughter of the late M.C.S. Cherry, of Pitt county, who was a prominent figure in North Carolina politics, having been a member of the house of representatives for ten consecutive years. She is the daughter of Mrs. P.B. Cherry and came to Asheville with her mother to reside several years ago. She is possessed of an amiable disposition winning many friends. Mr. Hughes comes from an old South Carolina family residing near Columbia. He has been in Asheville for the past five years and is assistant manager of the Carolina creamery, and is affiliated with various civic organizations. – Asheville Citizen Additional Comments: Transcriber's note: I'm not related to or researching the Cherry or Hughes families. It's not clear in the article if the bride or groom resided in Atlanta before marrying in Asheville. I'm posting the record to Fulton County because the marriage announcement was mentioned in the Constitution on two occasions and it was referred to as "Georgia wedding" in the second article. 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