The Marriage of Miss Lessie Smith to Mr. J. W. Hardy, a young business man of Atlanta, was solemnized at the beautiful country home of the bride near Cedartown yesterday morning at 10 o'clock in the presence of a large number of invited guests.
As the bridal party entered the parlor to the strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March, rendered by Miss Gertrude Peacock, preceded by the ribbon-bearers, little Misses Mildred Cobb and Alma Greer, the bridesmaids--Misses Elizabeth Wheathers and Cornelia Hardy, sister of the groom, came in and took positions on the right and left. Next came Miss Sarah Brewster Smith, sister of the bride, as maid of honor, who was followed by the bride and groom.
The nuptial ceremony was performed by Rev. C. C. Heard, pastor of the First Baptist Church.
The bride was handsomely attired in a traveling suit of tan with shoes to match, and carrying a bouquet of bridal roses. The bridesmaids wore dresses of white lingerie, carrying bouquets of pink carnations. The maid of honor was gowned in a pretty dress of pink embroidered linen, also carrying pink carnations.
The parlor, reception hall and stairway were tastefully decorated with ferns and dogwood, and lighted with white tapers.
Immediately following the ceremony an appetizing luncheon, consisting of a salad course, was served by Mesdames A. C. Cobb, Holmes Smith, C. W. Hollett and W. C. V. Schiestett. After which Mr. and Mrs. Hardy left for Atlanta, their future home. Carrying with them the best wishes of their many friends for a long and happy wedded life.
Cedartown Standard, April 17, 1913, page 5:
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