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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1913
Page
9
The National Capital treats the upcoming White House wedding as a holiday. Few House members attend. the ceremony is private with limited invited guests. Plans include a lavish reception in the state dining room and a secret honeymoom trip rumored to depart Washington tonight.
A committee presented Mies Wilson, a bride, with a hand embroidered petticoat created by 50 women from a New York white goods factory. The garment features an American eagle garland and stands as a cherished memento of gratitude from about 300 workers. The event, staged near the White House, celebrated community craft and service.
Reverend Sylvester W Beach arrives in Washington to officiate Jessie Wilson and Francis B Sayre’s White House wedding. The service follows the Book of Common Worship with a general ceremony and biblical vows, ending with a traditional blessing.
Charles P. Coady, newly elected representative from Maryland, reports for duty in the House but finds it not in session. He had planned a wedding, a fact not considered in the timing of his duties. The article notes compliance with duty despite personal plans.
Diplomats from about 50 nations will wear full regalia at Miss Jessie Woodrow Wilson's White House wedding. French Ambassador Jusserand announced the corps will attend in official uniforms as a compliment to President Wilson and his family, a rare display for a private function. Also, Miss Wilson received a cookbook built around her grandmother's autograph recipes, inscribed by editors Root Rhodes and Hopkins.
A social column item recounts attendees at a White House wedding including Mrs Sarre mother of the groom and several relatives and cousins from Nashville Baltimore Summerville and other locales. Names Agnes Winter Katherine Woon Adeline Scott Mary Scott Marjorie Brown Mare White appear among guests.
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