Talbot County GaArchives Marriages.....Carolyn Virginia Dennis - Charles Samuel Woods June 26 1907 ************************************************ 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 cmhistory@mchsi.com August 27, 2003, 9:07 pm The Talbotton New Era, May 16, 1907 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, May 16, 1907 Page 7 Engagement Announced Mr. William Thomas Dennis announces the engagement of his only daughter, Carolyn, to Mr. Charles Samuel Woods, formerly of North Carolina. Miss Dennis has many friends throughout the state who will be interested in this announcement. She is descended on both sides from a long line of noble ancestors. Mr. Woods is being congratulated upon winning the heart and hand of one of Talbotton’s most beautiful and popular women. Mr. Woods is a young man of magnetic personality, and since coming to Georgia has made a wide circle of admiring friends. He is very successful in the real estate business. The wedding will occur in June, and will be characterized by great brilliancy and charm. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, June 27, 1907 Page 7 Wedding Bells Dennis – Woods In the Talbotton Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock, was solemnized one of the most beautiful weddings in the history of the town, when Miss Carolyn Virginia Dennis was united in marriage to Mr. Charles Samuel Woods, of Houston, Texas. Under the direction of Mrs. Alice Beall Mathews, the church seemed nature’s paradise. About the chancel tall palms and feathery ferns were grouped with artistic care. White carnations, snowballs and oleanders gleamed through the lustrous green in snowy purity. Mrs. Hugh F. Wilkerson, the gifted organist, prepared a musical program of rare melody, Mrs. Hal G. Gray sang “O So True”, with wondrous sweetness and charm. A full chorus of Talbotton’s talented voices rendered “Mendelsohn’s Wedding March”. As the triumphant strains softened into a tender grace, the bridal party entered the vestibule, as follows: Mr. Hamilton P. Weston and Mr. R.N.R. Bardwell; opposite came Mr. Edward Livingston Bardwell, Jr. and Mr. L. Dickerson – the expected looked for – “Here comes the Bride”, Miss Carolyn Virginia Dennis, with her cousin, Miss Kathryn Dennis, of Atlanta, Mr. Woods enters with Mr. J.E. P. Stevens, of Macon. At the altar, they are met by Rev. J.G. Harrison, who in an impressive manner, united them for time and eternity. During the ceremony “the soul of the violin” seemed to be awakened under the magic touch of Miss Will Underwood, who gently, tendered renders “Traumerie”. After God’s blessings and benedictions are invoked, “Lohengrin’s Bridal March” breathes on the stillness, and the wedded couple leave the sanctuary with many prayers from many hearts, because ”Today they take with joyous heart Their first steps on the way God’s sunshine on this happy day, His blessings light them on the way.” The bride is the only daughter of Mr. William Thomas Dennis. She is a young woman of lovely face and disposition. Her dainty beauty and ethereal charm was enhanced by a tailor gown of golden brown, and all the accessories of her perfect toilet were in harmony in tint and tone. She carried an immense bouquet of bride’s roses. Mr. Woods is a native of North Carolina and in the social and business world is held in such high esteem that the little bride is congratulated upon the safekeeping into which she has given her love and faith. Miss Kathryn Dennis was queenly in a green voile with white picture hat. She carried a bouquet of pink carnations. Mr. and Mrs. Woods left over the A.B.&A. for their future home at Houston, Tex., amid rice, good wishes and hearty congratulations. The pre-nuptial reception in the elegant home of Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Weston, on Tuesday evening was one of the most brilliant social events of the season. The spacious colonial verandas glowed with the rosy light of Japanese lanterns. In the reception hall the color scheme was crimson, red sweet peas filled bowls and vases. Mrs. John H. McGehee, Mrs. J.M. Heath and Mrs. Ella Parker Leonard received the guests, who were conducted into the white drawing room and presented to the bride and groom elect, who made a beautiful picture surrounded by their immediate friends and attendants. In this tableau were: Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bardwell, Mr. and Mrs. P.M. Weston, Mr. J.E.P. Stevens, Miss Carolyn Dennis, Mr. C.S. Woods, Mrs. Walter Robinson Bell and Mr. Herbert L. Dickerson. The floral decorations and color motif were in white and green, the dining hall was attractive in a harmony of pink and white; the piece de resistance was the highly polished table in the center of which resting on a lace cover a magnificent cut glass bowl, containing a bouquet of pink and white carnations. Over the table was scattered a wreath of carnations, the couple’s favorite flower, veiled by asparagus ferns. The roseate hue was carried out in the minutest detail, pink bon bons, pink ices and pink cakes all were symbolic of the wish, “roses on your way.” The remembrances were displayed in the main reception hall, and never has there been a more glittering array of cut glass, burnished silver and rare china. The center table gleamed in the light of myriads of prismatic hues of crystal bowls, vases, bon-bon dishes, pitchers, bottles and chalices of every shape and kind. A punch bowl of wonderful size and exquisite design was the admiration of all present; it was presented by four of the groom’s office men, Messrs. Weston, Christian, Sawtell and Stevens. The gowns wore on this occasion were beautiful and striking. The bride-to-be wore a light blue crepe-de-chene over taffeta and carried pink carnations. The laces at her neck were pinned with a handsome diamond sunburst, the gift of her fiancée. Miss Kathryn Dennis affected white and pink carnations. Miss Farmer of Dothan, Ala., wore a Baby Irish gown made on princesse. Her glorious voice was the charming feature of the evening. A delightful musical treat was provided impromptu by the gracious hostess, Mrs. Weston. Those contributing, Mrs. Hal Gray, whose wonderful voice is the pride of Talbotton; Mrs. W.O. DeLoache, Miss Farmer, Miss Claude Hill McKenzie, Miss Ragland, Miss Emily Pou Heath. Punch was served on the veranda by the graceful maidens, Miss Daisy Dennis, Miss Juliette Wilkerson, Miss Emily Pou Heath. Mrs. Weston was handsome in a gown with white carnations. Every courtesy and charm was extended by Mr. and Mrs. Weston and Mr. Hamilton P. Weston. The occasion was one that will linger in memory throughout the years. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 6.9 Kb