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From the Fredericksburg Free Lance June 17, 1892:
Never was there a more beautiful marriage than that which took place in the Methodist Church, this city, last Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. The contracting parties were Mr. Aliston W. Atwood and Miss Nellie, the pretty and accomplished daughter of Councilman John T. Knight. Long before the hour named the church was crowded to its utmost capacity by the friends of the bride and groom. The pulpit was beautifully and tastefully decorated with flowers, ferns, potted plants and sweet daises of the field, presenting a scene of exquisite loveliness.
The ushers were Messrs Eddie O'Bannon, J. Fred Brown, W. W. Anderson and Jas. G. Taliaferro, all in full evening dress. They performed most efficiently their duty of seating the large crowd present.
Promptly at 8 o'clock, the sweet strains of appropriate music from Bowering's Band, stationed in the gallery, announced the arrival of the bridal party, which marched down the aisle in the following order: First came the ushers, then the bride, who, arrayed in white silk veil and orange blossoms, with diamond ornaments never looked more charming as she entered leaning on the arm of her father, preceded by her sister, Miss Mamie. At the altar the bride was met by the groom, attended by his best man, Mr. C. W. Wilder.
The marriage ceremony was impressively performed by Rev. Mr. Smithson, of the Methodist Church, assisted by the Rev. W. M. Clarke, of St. George Episcopal Church.
After the ceremony, the party left the church and repaired to the residence of the parents of the bride, where a handsome reception was given the attendants and a few invited guests. The lawn was beautifully illuminated and the feast spread upon a table beneath the trees. Refreshments in the greatest abundance were served.
After a brief time spent in receiving the congratulations of friends, the bride and groom took the 9:05 train for a bridal trip, which will extend as far North as Stonington, Connecticut, the former home of the groom.
The groom is the most efficient and trusted foreman of the silk factory. He has made many friends during his residence here. The bride is one of the most charming and popular young ladies of Fredericksburg, whose friends are only limited by her large circle of acquaintances.
We publish below a list of some of the ladies present and the kind of dresses they wore.
Miss Mamie Knight, as Maid of Honor, white dotted muslin ribbons and diamonds. Miss Grace Harrison, pink China silk and natural flowers. Mrs. Effie Conway, black net and flowers. Miss Annie Perry, dotted muslin, ribbons and flowers. Miss Mary Merchant, dotted muslin and ribbons. Miss Jennie Jones, cream silk mull and diamonds. Mrs. Wheeler, blue China silk and diamonds. Miss Minnie Compton, dotted muslin and ribbons. Mrs. W. I. King, black silk. Mrs. Walter Tyler, blue China silk and flowers. Mrs Smythe, from Baltimore, cream China and flowers. Miss Reuter, of Baltimore, cram China silk and natural flowers. Mrs. Bryant of Staunton, black silk. Miss May Embrey, white mull and natural flowers. Mrs. W. S. White, cream silk mull with natural flowers.
The Presents - Diamond earrings, from the groom; set silver from Wilder & Co.; set solid silver desert spoons, accompanied by the following note: Wishing Miss Nellie a great deal of happiness, the director and some of her friends in St. George Church ask that she accept this wedding gift as a slight token of their most grateful appreciation of her sweet singing in the choir.
Case solid silver forks and desert spoons from Eugene Atwood, Conn.; one case solid silver tea spoons, from Mrs. John E. Atwood, Conn.; handsome leather chair and bureau scarf, Mrs. W. O. Atwood, Conn; one lady's escritoire, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Petit; one handsome tea set, W. E. Lang; one oak table, C. E. Hunter; one large picture from two lady friends; silver cake basket, F. D. Burch, Conn; handsome hand-painted glass panel, Miss Emma Lange; handsome pickle castor, C. L. Conway and brothers; chocolate sett, P. V. D. Conway; silver souvenir spoon, Miss Abbie Hall; silver sugar spoon, G. L. Streeter; case silver knives, forks and spoons, Cotton & Hills; case silver nut picks, Mrs. W. T. Smith; silver knives, forks and napkin rings, John C. and John G. Melville; parlor lamp, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hable; lemonade sett, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Fleming; steel engraving, R. C. Beale; rocking chair, W. T. Patterson; silver napkin rings, R. B. Berrev; solid silver knives and forks, Mrs. Harriet N. Atwood, Conn; a royal Worcester, from Mr. and Mrs. Wm I King; silver bon-bon tray, Miss Bertha and Mr. Mildred Strasburger; carpet sweep, Jas. T. Lowery; table cover, Isaac Hirsh; cash present, from the bride's father and two sisters; and many other useful presents from home and distant friends.
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