Newton County GaArchives Marriages.....Miss Mattie McKay - John A. Porter December 19 1896
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Georgia Enterprise, Jan. 2, 1896
PORTER-McKAY WEDDING
  In speaking of the marriage of Mr. John A. Porter to Miss Mattie McKay
on Dec. 19th, the Tampa Daily Times says: "The wedding of J. Anthony Porter,
of Porterdale, Ga., and Miss Mattie, daughter of Capt. Donald S. Mckay, of
Tampa, Fla., was solemnized at the M. E. church last evening and was the 
loveliest affair that has ever occurred in Tampa. Long before the doors of the 
church were opened a crowd awaited entrance. At last, just as Mrs. J. H. Dorsey
gave the last touch to the exquisite decorations of palms, vines, and white
flowers, the doors were thrown open and the crowd poured in. The lights were
subdued by pale pink and pale blue shaded lamps and wax tapers in beautiful
candelabra lent a mellow radiance about the altar that greatly enhanced the
beauty of the scene. Society was out in its best gown, the younger set in 
full dress. A few minutes before six, Mrs. E. R. Whitner entranced the
audience by singing "Promise Me," with violin obligato by Mr. J. A. Turner
and organ accompaniament by Mrs. W. H. Ferris. Promptly at six o'clock,
the ushers, Mr. J. Paul Glenn, Mr. Roy Morrison, Mr. D. C. Lucas and Mr.
Ed. M. Hendry, threw aside the bars of broad satin ribbon that guarded the
aisles, and took their places on either side near the chancel. Then came the
bridesmaids-Miss Eva Brantley entered, radiant in blue satin, lace and forget
me nots, diamond ornaments, and moved to the far right. Then, Miss May Well,
pretty as a picture, in blue satin, chiffon and forget me nots. Next Miss
Tillie Lykes, brilliant and graceful as usual in pink crepe de chine, real 
lace and diamonds. Fourth, Miss Virginia Hunt Smith, very distingue in pink
silk, ostrich trimming and pearls. Miss Ernine M. Greeson, exquisitely girlish
and sweet in blue silk, chiffon and forget me nots. Sixth, Miss Amalia Lalane,
dainty as a "dream girl" in blue silk under white silk net, with diamonds.
Then came the maid of honor, Miss Marion, the queenly elder sister of the
bride, who was superb in white brocaded silk, diamonds and natural flowers,
and the tulle veil that distinquished her office-each taking her place to the 
right or left of the altar,and with the group of black clad ushers forming a 
group of "men and maidens fair to see." Then two lovely little girls-"the
image of their mamas"-Dorothy Gunby and Mamie Reynolds in white silk laces
and ribbons, preceded the bride, who entered to the sweet strains of "Promise
Me," which sighed softly from the organ all during the ceremony.
  Miss McKay made a regal looking bride as she slowly descended the aisle
leaning upon her father's arm. Her gown was of heavy white satin trimmed
with pearls and chiffon in the conventional high necked, long sleeved style,
with an immense train and long tulle veil. They were met in front of the altar
by the groom, attended by his brother, Mr. James Porter, as best man. Rev.
J. B. Anderson united them with the impressive Episcopal ceremony, ring and
all, and prayed fervently for the choicest blessings upon the happy pair.
  The groom is handsome and manly looking, and they made a splendid looking
couple as they walked up the center aisle. The maids, ushers and a few intimate
friends joined the family at an elegant dinner at the home of the bride's
parents. Then the bride vanished to reappear in a traveling costume of brown.
The happy couple left for the North on the 8 p. m. train, followed by good
wishes, rice, old shoes, etc.

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