Covington County Alabama   Wedding Announcements & Anniversaries   A Golden Wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Matthews Celebrate at Andalusia. Andalusia, Sept. 17--(Special)--Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Matthews celebrated their golden wedding at Andalusia, Wednesday, with a reception from 8 to 10 p. m. The house was decorated with ferns, palms, and yellow flowers. Rev. L. P. Lathram made an appropriate and touching address, closing with a short prayer, after which the wedding cake was brought in decorated with fifty burning candles. Refreshments were served consisting of a salad course, ices and punch. The wedding cake was cut by Mrs. L. P. Lathram and the punch was served by Mrs. B. L. Timmerman. The party consisted of the entire family and a few immediate friend of Andalusia. The aged couple were the recipients of many useful gifts and gold coins. Source: Montgomery Advertiser, September 18, 1908, Transcribed by C. Anthony Middleton-Pelham Popular Young People of Andalusia Wed. Andalusia, June 14--(Speical)--A marriage of interest, which occurred on Tuesday afternoon, was that of Miss Mary Clyde Pelham and Dr. W. R. Middleton. The Baptist Church was decorated with palms, ferns, smilax and cut flowers. Just preceding the entrance of the bridal party, Master Starke Pagett sang "The Golden Butterfly". As the strains of Mendelsohn's wedding march, played by Miss Anna Prestwood, pealed forth, the little flower girl, Miss Julie Elisabeth Hrabowski, of Selma, clad in a white embroidered frock, with blue ribbons and carrying a basket of pink and white sweet peas, advanced down the aisle followed by the bride and bride-groom together. The bride was never lovelier than in her clinging bridal robe of white satin, with veil caught to her hair with sprays of valley lillies. Her bouquet was of brides' roses and maiden-hair fern with long streamers of tulle. While they stood beneath an arch on which was a couple of interlaced hearts, formed of white roses, Rev. J. J. Hagood spoke the solemn words which joined them for life. Immediately after the ceremony the young couple left here for a short trip. The bride's going-away gown was of tan cloth, braided in green, with chic hat to match. Source: Montgomery Advertiser, June 15, 1910, Transcribed by C. Anthony Plummer-McDonald Beautiful Wedding Is Celebrated At Andalusia. Andalusia, Feb. 12.--(Special)--The marriage of Miss Kate McDonald to Mr. Tiff Foster Plummer this afternoon attracted widespread attention, both on account of the popularity and the prominence of the couple. The wedding was solemnized at the First Methodist Church, Rev. F. G. Hartman, of the Presbyterian Church, assisted by Rev. L. P. Lathram, of the Methodist Church, officiating. The church, which was beautifully decorated in ferns, palms and Southern smilax, was filled. At 2:30 o'clock the ceremony was begun by the choir singing the bridal chorus from "The Rose Gardens." As the last strains of the bridal chorus died away, Mendelsohn's march was rendered by Miss Bonnie Riley to which the bridal party entered. First came the ushers, F. C. Riley, Walter McLeod, T. K. Wiggins, and Dr. Y. L. Gresham. These were followed by the bride on the arm of her maid of honor, Miss Adele Trotter, entering on the left aisle, and the bride-groom accompanied by his best man, T. C. Stallings, entering on the right aisle. The couple met before the altar, which was almost a solid bank of ferns, palms and smilax, where the impressive ceremony was performed. During the ceremony Mrs. John Knox rendered "I Love You the World is Thine." Immediately after the ceremony the happy yound couple left for New Orleans and other points in Louisiana and Mississippi. On their return they will be at home with Mr. and Mrs. Z. D. Studstill on South Three Notch Street. The bride is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. M. McDonald. Mr. Plummer is one of the most successful young business men in Andalusia. Yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. W. Riley, the Young Ladies Club entertained Miss McDonald with a linen shower. The beautiful home was decorated for the occasion with ferns, palms, smilax and white wedding bells. The dining room and parlor were thrown together and into the midst of the guest little Margaret Knox drove Misses Alice Broughton and Katherin Hill, pulling an express wagon covered with white chrysanthemums and filled to the brim with the many beautiful gifts of linen. Miss McDonald was dressed in a champagne costume relieved with a touch of blue and trimmed in rare old lace and topped by hat of cool blue. Source: Montgomery Advertiser, February 13, 1908, Transcribed by C. Anthony Turner-Prichard (Special to The Advertiser) Andalusia, Ala., Dec. 30.--Christmas morning at 1 o'clock the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Turner to Harry Prichard, of Birmingham, was solemnized at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grover Turner, with only a few relatives and friends present. The plans for the wedding was marked by quiet and beautiful simplicity. Southern smilax, potted plants and holly were decoratively about the rooms. Rev. H. C. Threadgill, pastor of the Methodist church, spoke the impressive words which united the young couple. The bride was never lovelier than in her wedding suit of brown with accessories harmonizing. She is a young woman of charming manners and is loved by a large circle of friends. Mr. Prichard is taking vocational training in Birmingham. He is a brother of Mrs. G. E. Dillard and Mrs. E. L. Gatlin, of Andalusia. He is a young man of splendid character. Immediately after the ceremony the young couple left for their home in Birmingham, where they will reside. Source: Montgomery Advertiser, December 31, 1922, Transcribed by C. Anthony Andalusia Girl Weds. Miss Thelma Windham is Married to H. B. Holmes, Jr. of Birmingham. Andalusia, Ala., May 15.--Special to the Advertiser--A wedding of much interest here and over this section of the state was quickly solemnized here yesterday at the home of the bride's parents, when Miss Thelma Windham became the bride of H. B. Holmes, Jr. of Birmingham. The ceremony performed by Rev. T. Baron Gibson, pastor of the Baptist church, was very simple and only a few relatives of the contracting parties and intimate friends were invited. The ceremony was performed at 1 o'clock and the bridal party left on the 1 22 train for a brief wedding tour after which they will be at home in Birmingham. The bride was daintilyy attired in a blue poiret twill suit with grey accessories and carried a bouquet of sweet peas. The room was decorated with potted plants and carnations. Mrs. Holmes has hosts of friends to whom she has endeared herself and who are interested to learn of her marriage wishing her much happiness. She and who wish her much happiness. She has been active in social and religious work. Source: Montgomery Advertiser, May 16, 1923, Transcribed by C. Anthony     ©2009 Genealogy Trails