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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1901
Page
10
The paper chronicles two weddings, Jennie Hammond to Gilbert Mir and Milas Douglas Gay to Thomas B. Paine, with lavish church ceremonies at Jackson HN Church and St Luke's. It details bridal gowns, attendants, reception decor, and the joyous post-ceremony celebrations illustrating a bustling social season.
The article notes a Bree Renaissance in silver patterns varying from Arabesque forms to antique English styles with new designs arriving daily. It predicts posterity will inherit beautiful silver and praises wedding gifts from Davis & Freeman at 17 Whitehall Street.
Miss Jennie Hammond, daughter of a Washington official, married Thornton Gilbert with Merv William and the bride’s sisters Miss Julia Hammond and Laura Hammond as attendants. The ceremony featured a white crepe de chine gown, orange blossoms, and bouquets of roses and sweet peas. The reception followed with supper and music. the couple departed for Savannah and will travel by sea to New York then spend summer in Canada.
A 1902 Atlanta piece celebrates Cupids Carnival Day with five weddings at the depot. The scene glowed with bridal gowns, rice showers and farewells as couples left for Savannah New York and Washington amid a festive crowd and mingling attendants. Notables included Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Gilbert and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Paine among others.
The society column notes several weddings and engagements in Atlanta. Catherine Gay, daughter of Captain and Mrs Edward Gay, postulates as bride-elect to banker Thomas Paine, with Europe summer plans after ceremonies. Other notices include Miss Jalla Boyd and Edwin Queen's secret Decatur wedding, Miss Jennia Hammond and James H Gilbert, and Miss Atco Love Stephens with C H Thorris in West End.
Miss Ina Long and Mr Hardy L Padgett wed last night in Jackson HM Baptist church. Rev J Bennet officiated as hundreds attended. decorations featured palms ferns and white carnations. Bridal party included B A Hemphill T J Kelly F G Goolidge N L Anderson Hal Padgett Henry Long Arthur Conyers Hen Padget Charles Atkinson Mamie Miller Fannie Crawford Castle Greer Therese Greer and Miss Kister Born. The bride wore white satin with lace and chiffon. attendants wore pale green crepe and white chiffon. Afterward guests dined at the bride’s home. decor emphasized green and white with roses and sweet peas.
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