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McCasian-Bailey Greenwood, June 16 - A wedding of unusual interest throughout the State was that of Miss Rosalie McCasian and Willie Bailey, two of Greenwood's most popular young people. The ceremony was solemnized at the Presbyterian church Wednesday evening at 9 o'clock, Rev. S. L. Morris at Atlanta officiating. Never has the Presbyterian church been so beautifully decorated for a wedding. The organ loft and pulpit were completely covered with white draperies, against which were banked beautiful palms and ferns. Forming the center of the green mound was an immense cluster of pink hydrangeas. Above the pulpit hung lovely white wedding bells, suspended by white ribbons. At the foot of the rostrum, on white pedestals, were placed candles which shed a soft flow over the church. For a half hour before the wedding beautiful instrumental selections were rendered by Mrs. F. B. Cobb. As the bridal party came in Lohengrin's wedding march was played, and as the party left the church Mendlelssohn's wedding march. Just before the wedding Mendlessohn's "Spring Song" was sung by one of the bridesmaids, Miss Annie C. Aiken. At the strains of Lohengrin's wedding march from the center door the bridal party entered. First came the ushers, George Hodges, Wilmot Hartzig, A. W. Williams and G. W. Ruch, who stood at the ends of the aisles. Next ente5red the bridesmaids and groomsmen down either aisle in the following order: Miss Doty and Miss Douglass with Hugh Fellers and Hugh Barksdale; Miss Neville and Miss Aiken with G. McG. Smith and Rodgers McCasian; Miss Aimena Coleman and Miss May Bailey with James Hodges and Foster McCasian. The couples crossed in front of the pulpit, mounted the steps and grouped themselves in a semi-circle on the rostrum. The bridesmaids wore dainty white lingerie dresses with pink ribbon and carried lovely shower bouquets of pink roses tied with pink tulle. The maid of honor, Miss Genie McCasian, entered along. She was beautifully gowned in a white lingerie dress. She carried an immense bouquet of pink roses. Next entered the bride on the arm of her uncle, Tom Walker. Preceding them came a dainty little maid, Miss Grace Arnold, who carried a wedding rink (ring) in a magnificent pink rose. The bride, a young lady of unusual grace and loveliness, wore an exquisite gown of white chiffon satin, trimmed with pearls and real lace. Her veil was caught with a wreath of fresh orange blossoms. The bride's flowers were a shower of bride's roses and lillies of the valley. She was met at the alter by the groom with his best man, J. S. Bailey, who had entered from a side door. While the ceremony was being performed the soft, sweet strains of "Traumerel" filled the church. The wedding service as rendered by Dr. Morris was most beautiful and impressive. The bridal party went immediately to the home of the bride, where a brilliant reception was given by the bride's mother, Mrs. R. F. McCasian. The popularity of the bride and groom was evidenced by an elaborate display of beautiful and handsome gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Bailey left on the midnight vestibule for an extended tour through New York, Canada and around the great Lakes. (The State - June 17, 1911)
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