Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 57, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 December 1908 — BRADY-BRADEN. [ARTICLE]

BRADY-BRADEN.

Thursday’s Indianapolis News contained the following report of the marriage of Rev. J. L. Brady of this place to Miss Stella Braden of that city: The marriage of Miss Stella Braden, daughter of Mrs. James Braden, of Irvington, and Jesse Lincoln Brady, of Rensselaer, took place last night at the home of the bride’s mother in the presence of about eighty lelatives and friends. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. Allen R. Benton, and old friend of the family. The bride entered with her brother, Norman S. Braden, of Hamilton, Ontario, who gave her away. Mr. Brady came in with the minister. The guests were received by Mrs. Braden and Mrs. Norman S. Braden. A harpist played as the guests assembled and then at the hour of the ceremony played the march from Lohengrin, followed by “Call Me Thine Own” as the service was read. The bride wore a handsome gown of white satin and duchess lace, made in empire fashion. Her veil was held by a wreath of orange blossoms, and the bouquet was of white roses. Her jewels were a pearl brooch and a pearl pendant. The decorations for all the rooms were of palms, smilax and white chrysanthemums. For the bridal party the background of palms filled the bay window, and clusters of white chrysanthemums tied with white tulle were fastened against the wall at either side. A buffet supper was served after the congratulations. The decorations of the bridal table were of pink and white, with a bowl of pink chrysanthemums for the center and of ices and cakes in harmny of color. Besides Mr. and Mrs. Norman Braden, of Hamilton, Ontario, there were present Mr. and Mrs. Luther Short, of Franklin; Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Coen and Mrs. R. J. Porter, of Rensselaer, and L. E. King, of Richmond. Mr. and Mrs. Brady have gone on a wedding trip, and they will be at home in Rensselaer after January 1. The bride’s traveling dress is a green panne cheviot with velvet hat trimmed with wings to match. Mr. and Mrs. Brady are expected home this evening.