Social Affairs In The Capital

The marriage of Miss Lula Izora McDonell to Mr. Charles E. Taylor was solemnized at the residence of the bride’s mother. Mrs. Mattie H. McDonnell, 1529 Assembly Street, on Tuesday at 10 o’clock forenoon. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. R. N. Pratt, pastor of the Second Baptist church. After the wedding Mr. and Mrs. Taylor left for Spartanburg, the former home of the groom, where they will spend a fortnight, visiting his relatives.

The parlor in which the marriage took place was tastefully decorated with evergreens and potted plants. During the ceremony, the bride and groom stood under an arch of green growing flowers, and a semi-circle of palms formed a canopy under which the minister stood.

The maid of honor was Miss Bannie Maud Smith of Cokesbury and the best man was Mr. Clyde Wilson of Abbeville. The only bridesmaid was Miss Ada Irene Maddox of Blaney and the groomsman Mr. W. F. Jones of Orangeburg, was beautifully arrayed in white point d’esprit over satin, over which fell the cascade of her bride veil. She carried a bouquet of bride’s roses. The gown of the maid of honor, which was most becoming, was of pink crepe de chine over taffeta trimmed with real lace. Her bouquet was of pink carnations. Miss Maddox, a stately blonde, wore crepe de chine trimmed with real lace and carried a bouquet of white carnations.

Mr. and Mrs. Taylor left on the noon train, the bride traveling in a going away gown of gray broadcloth with hat to match.

October 21, 1906  State (published as The State)  
Columbia, South Carolina
News Article  Issue 5613  Page 18

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