Madison County GaArchives Marriages.....Collier, Virginia - Kelley, George W., Jr. December 1942
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Danielsville Monitor, 1 January 1943
MISS VIRGINIA COLLIER AND GEORGE W. KELLEY, JR. ARE UNITED IN MARRIAGE

   In a setting of rare beauty, Miss Virginia Collier, duaghter of Mr. and 
Mrs. Ralph S. Collier of Comer, and George W. Kelley, Jr. of Carlton and 
Augusta, spoke their marriage vows at dusk on December 20, 1942 at the home of 
the bride's parents.  Rev. Joe V. Cook performed the impressive ring ceremony 
in the presence of a hos of relatives and friends.
   The bride is the third daughter of her parents.   The occasion was fraught 
with sentiment since she is the third sister who has spoken her marital vows 
in almost the identical spot.  The other sisters are Mrs. T. W. Porterfield of 
Colbert and Mrs. Alton Hardy, of Perry.
   The home was never lovelier than on this occasion.  The improvised altar 
was marked by a background of smilax and other greenery.  Just in front of 
this was an arch which held many burning tapers.  On either side of the arch 
were seven branched candelabra.  Interspersed at intervals with huge baskets 
of white gladioli.  The green and white motif was featured throughout the 
house.  White satin ribbon marked the state through which the wedding party 
came.
   Preceding the ceremony, a program of prenuptial music was rendered by Mr. 
Billy Kelly, brother of the groom, during which time T. W. Porterfield lighted 
theh candles.  Mrs. W. L. Williamson, Aunt of the bride, accompained at the 
piano by Mrs. Jess Ellington, sang  "O Promise Me " and " Because. "   To the 
strains of Mendelssohms Wedding March the bridal party entered -- First the 
bridesmaids -- Miss Belle Vaughn, Miss Margaret Byrum, Miss Mary Kelly, sister 
of the groom and Mrs. T. W. Porterfield came, wearing blue slipper satin 
dresses, featuring a long bodice and full skirt.  In their hair they word a 
matching ostrich tip.  On their arm they wore carnations in a huge bow of 
tulle.
   They were followed by the groom and his best man, Mr. Pep Brown.  Troy 
Porterfield, Jr., nephew of the bride, entered next carrying the ring on a 
white satin pillow.  He was dressed in a suit of blue velveteen with white 
satin blouse.
   Miss Sarah Collier, younger sister of the bride, was maid of honor entering 
alone.  Her gown was an exact replica of those worn by the bridesmaids except 
it was pink.
   The petite flower girl, Gloria Porterfield, came scattering rose petals--
who was dressed in a pink net with tight fitting bodice and long skirt covered 
withi tiny ruffles, weraring a tiny pink ostrich feather in her hair.
   The bride entered alone, her blond lovliness was emphasized by her handsome 
dress of traditional ivory satin with long train, long flowing sleeves _____ 
the beauty of the dress.  Her veil was caught in her hair in a halo effect.  
She carried a white satin muff covered with net that matched her veil with a 
showered orchid attached.
   Following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Collier entertained at a reception, the 
feature of which was the cutting of the beautiful three tiered weddingn cake 
by the bride.  Those assisting in entertaining were Misses Elizabeth Mathews 
and Dorothy Cox, Mesdames T. C. Hutcheson, C. C. Mathews, A. M. Wilkins; C. S. 
Rowe and W. A Rowe.
   Among the out of town guests were:  Miss Mary Lanier Dudley and Mrs. Jess 
Wllingham.  Also:  Miss Hellie Kaughton, College Park; Miss Margaret  ____, 
Atlanta, Mr. Pep Brown, Cartersville, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Williamson, <rest of 
article missing>.

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