The following information was provided by contributor SweetCarolineage:
The residence of Mrs. Joseph D. Biggs was brilliantly illuminated the night of July 22. The occasion being the celebration of the marriage of Mr. Joseph R. Lanier and Miss Chloe M. Biggs.
The bride was becomingly attired in white silk trimmed with Dutchess and point lace.
The bridal veil was wreathed with orange blossoms, and the bride carried a beautiful bouquet of tube roses and anslialian moss in her hand.
After the waiters had taken their places the bride and groom entered and stood beneath a large bell of erystalized moss, when Rev. Sylvester Hassell performed the sacred ceremony in a most impressive manner.
The tasteful decorations, the beauty of the bride, and the solemnity of the service combined to make it an event to be long remembered by those present.
After the ceremony was finished and congratulations over, the relatives were invited to a reception tendered by Mrs. Ida Hassell at her residence.
A very pleasant evening was concluded with an elegant repast, where plenty of delicacies and choice wines enhanced the brilliancy of the occasion.
The bridal presents were quite numerous and elicited much admiration.
The following night a reception was given by Mr. W.T. Crawford.
This also proved to be a most gleasant event, all enjoying themselves in an unusual degree.
The following morning the bridal party left for an extended tour in the western part of the state.
The waiters were as follows: Mr. H.E. Biggs, of Scotland Neck, and Miss Lucy Macock, of Norfolk, Mr. Joseph D. Biggs, Jr., and Mrs. Pattie Hardison, Mr. A.T. Crawford, and Miss Nannie Pippen, of Whitakers, N.C.; Mr. Kader B. Crawford and Miss Jennie C. Lamb; Mrs. C.D. Castarphen and Miss Lizzie Lawrence, of Scotland Neck; Mr. Dennis C. Biggs and Mis Bettie Moore; Dr. Harrel and Miss Nichols, of Scotland Neck; Mr. Gus Godard and Miss Hattie Thrower; Mr. Arthur Anderson and Miss Bettie Haughton; Mr. Howard J. Herrick and Miss Delha C. Lamb; Mr. John C. Lamb and Miss Jennie Moore; Mr. Richard Knight and Miss Effie Powell.
The flower girls were Misses Louise Lawrence and Pattie Crawford.
Source: The Washington Gazette, 06 August 1891, Thursday Edition, Page 1
The residence of Mrs. Joseph D. Biggs was brilliantly illuminated the night of July 22. The occasion being the celebration of the marriage of Mr. Joseph R. Lanier and Miss Chloe M. Biggs.
The bride was becomingly attired in white silk trimmed with Dutchess and point lace.
The bridal veil was wreathed with orange blossoms, and the bride carried a beautiful bouquet of tube roses and anslialian moss in her hand.
After the waiters had taken their places the bride and groom entered and stood beneath a large bell of erystalized moss, when Rev. Sylvester Hassell performed the sacred ceremony in a most impressive manner.
The tasteful decorations, the beauty of the bride, and the solemnity of the service combined to make it an event to be long remembered by those present.
After the ceremony was finished and congratulations over, the relatives were invited to a reception tendered by Mrs. Ida Hassell at her residence.
A very pleasant evening was concluded with an elegant repast, where plenty of delicacies and choice wines enhanced the brilliancy of the occasion.
The bridal presents were quite numerous and elicited much admiration.
The following night a reception was given by Mr. W.T. Crawford.
This also proved to be a most gleasant event, all enjoying themselves in an unusual degree.
The following morning the bridal party left for an extended tour in the western part of the state.
The waiters were as follows: Mr. H.E. Biggs, of Scotland Neck, and Miss Lucy Macock, of Norfolk, Mr. Joseph D. Biggs, Jr., and Mrs. Pattie Hardison, Mr. A.T. Crawford, and Miss Nannie Pippen, of Whitakers, N.C.; Mr. Kader B. Crawford and Miss Jennie C. Lamb; Mrs. C.D. Castarphen and Miss Lizzie Lawrence, of Scotland Neck; Mr. Dennis C. Biggs and Mis Bettie Moore; Dr. Harrel and Miss Nichols, of Scotland Neck; Mr. Gus Godard and Miss Hattie Thrower; Mr. Arthur Anderson and Miss Bettie Haughton; Mr. Howard J. Herrick and Miss Delha C. Lamb; Mr. John C. Lamb and Miss Jennie Moore; Mr. Richard Knight and Miss Effie Powell.
The flower girls were Misses Louise Lawrence and Pattie Crawford.
Source: The Washington Gazette, 06 August 1891, Thursday Edition, Page 1
The following information was provided by contributor SweetCarolineage:
The residence of Mrs. Joseph D. Biggs was brilliantly illuminated the night of July 22. The occasion being the celebration of the marriage of Mr. Joseph R. Lanier and Miss Chloe M. Biggs.
The bride was becomingly attired in white silk trimmed with Dutchess and point lace.
The bridal veil was wreathed with orange blossoms, and the bride carried a beautiful bouquet of tube roses and anslialian moss in her hand.
After the waiters had taken their places the bride and groom entered and stood beneath a large bell of erystalized moss, when Rev. Sylvester Hassell performed the sacred ceremony in a most impressive manner.
The tasteful decorations, the beauty of the bride, and the solemnity of the service combined to make it an event to be long remembered by those present.
After the ceremony was finished and congratulations over, the relatives were invited to a reception tendered by Mrs. Ida Hassell at her residence.
A very pleasant evening was concluded with an elegant repast, where plenty of delicacies and choice wines enhanced the brilliancy of the occasion.
The bridal presents were quite numerous and elicited much admiration.
The following night a reception was given by Mr. W.T. Crawford.
This also proved to be a most gleasant event, all enjoying themselves in an unusual degree.
The following morning the bridal party left for an extended tour in the western part of the state.
The waiters were as follows: Mr. H.E. Biggs, of Scotland Neck, and Miss Lucy Macock, of Norfolk, Mr. Joseph D. Biggs, Jr., and Mrs. Pattie Hardison, Mr. A.T. Crawford, and Miss Nannie Pippen, of Whitakers, N.C.; Mr. Kader B. Crawford and Miss Jennie C. Lamb; Mrs. C.D. Castarphen and Miss Lizzie Lawrence, of Scotland Neck; Mr. Dennis C. Biggs and Mis Bettie Moore; Dr. Harrel and Miss Nichols, of Scotland Neck; Mr. Gus Godard and Miss Hattie Thrower; Mr. Arthur Anderson and Miss Bettie Haughton; Mr. Howard J. Herrick and Miss Delha C. Lamb; Mr. John C. Lamb and Miss Jennie Moore; Mr. Richard Knight and Miss Effie Powell.
The flower girls were Misses Louise Lawrence and Pattie Crawford.
Source: The Washington Gazette, 06 August 1891, Thursday Edition, Page 1
The residence of Mrs. Joseph D. Biggs was brilliantly illuminated the night of July 22. The occasion being the celebration of the marriage of Mr. Joseph R. Lanier and Miss Chloe M. Biggs.
The bride was becomingly attired in white silk trimmed with Dutchess and point lace.
The bridal veil was wreathed with orange blossoms, and the bride carried a beautiful bouquet of tube roses and anslialian moss in her hand.
After the waiters had taken their places the bride and groom entered and stood beneath a large bell of erystalized moss, when Rev. Sylvester Hassell performed the sacred ceremony in a most impressive manner.
The tasteful decorations, the beauty of the bride, and the solemnity of the service combined to make it an event to be long remembered by those present.
After the ceremony was finished and congratulations over, the relatives were invited to a reception tendered by Mrs. Ida Hassell at her residence.
A very pleasant evening was concluded with an elegant repast, where plenty of delicacies and choice wines enhanced the brilliancy of the occasion.
The bridal presents were quite numerous and elicited much admiration.
The following night a reception was given by Mr. W.T. Crawford.
This also proved to be a most gleasant event, all enjoying themselves in an unusual degree.
The following morning the bridal party left for an extended tour in the western part of the state.
The waiters were as follows: Mr. H.E. Biggs, of Scotland Neck, and Miss Lucy Macock, of Norfolk, Mr. Joseph D. Biggs, Jr., and Mrs. Pattie Hardison, Mr. A.T. Crawford, and Miss Nannie Pippen, of Whitakers, N.C.; Mr. Kader B. Crawford and Miss Jennie C. Lamb; Mrs. C.D. Castarphen and Miss Lizzie Lawrence, of Scotland Neck; Mr. Dennis C. Biggs and Mis Bettie Moore; Dr. Harrel and Miss Nichols, of Scotland Neck; Mr. Gus Godard and Miss Hattie Thrower; Mr. Arthur Anderson and Miss Bettie Haughton; Mr. Howard J. Herrick and Miss Delha C. Lamb; Mr. John C. Lamb and Miss Jennie Moore; Mr. Richard Knight and Miss Effie Powell.
The flower girls were Misses Louise Lawrence and Pattie Crawford.
Source: The Washington Gazette, 06 August 1891, Thursday Edition, Page 1
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