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PAGE 8—The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, December 21,1972 Miss Anderson married to Mr. Stroud in Aveleigh Presbyterian Church Rites Miss Gretchen Kay Anderson and Mr. William Kenneth Stroud of Enfield, N. C., were married Saturday, December 2, at 7 p.m. in Aveleigh Presbyterian Church. The bride is a daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Evander McKeiver Anderson, Sr., of Newberry and the bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Flake Stroud of Chesterfield. A lovely setting was created for the double ring ceremony which was performed by the Reverend Dr. Neil E. Trues- dell, pastor of the bride. Many yellow cathedral can dles glowed in floor candela bra and highlighted the elevat ed pew markers, palms and greenery used in the setting. A center arrangement of gla dioli, carnations, snapdragons, pom pons and mums in a sil ver Paul Revere bowl was flanked by smaller side arrange ments, all in tones of orange, gold, bronze, yellow, burnt orange and tangerine. Nuptial music was provided by Dr. Joseph Lenough Ander son of San Diego, Calif., uncle of the bride. The organ pre ludes included “Chaconne” (Couperin), “Toccata in B Mi nor” (Gigout), “Concerto in A Minor” (Bach-Vivaldi), “Anti phon 11” (Dupre) and “Fugue in G Major” (Bach). Gigout’s “Grand Choeur Dialogue” was used for the processional and Marcello’s “The Heavens De clare the Glory of God” was used for the recessional. Miss Beth Arden Anderson, sister of the bride, was soloist and she sang “The Lord’s Pray er” prior to the benediction. Ushers were Dr. E. M. Ander son, Jr., of Newberry, bro ther of the bride; Joel F. Stroud of Chesterfield, brother of the groom; H. Glenn Williams of Greensboro, N. C., brother-in- law of the groom; Frank Brad ley of Rocky Mount, N. C., Thomas Player of Mayesville; Nolan Bennette Johnson of Co lumbia; I. Jackson Rivers of Chesterfield; and Weldon C. Bonds of Winnsboro. Best man was Dr. Cary Er nest Stroud of Winston-Salem, N. C., brother of the groom. Matron of honor was • the bride’s sister-in-law, Mrs. E. M. Anderson, Jr., of Newberry and maid of honor was Miss Beth Anderson of Newberry, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Jean Stroud Williams of Greensboro, sister of the groom; Mrs. Don na Rook Stroud of Winston-Sa lem, sister-in-law of the groom; Mrs. Polly Livingston Davis of Newberry; Miss Ginger Lee Gordon of Columbia; Miss Roy Lea Griffin of Augusta and Mrs. Lillian Meng Bonds of Winns boro. Honorary bridesmaids were Mrs. John Lindsay of Colum bia, Mrs. Peter Wehman of Charleston, Miss Virginia Cul bertson of Greenville, and. Miss Jackie Rountree of Winston- Salem, N. C. The bridal attendants wore floor-length gowns of Pome- ranche satin made with sleeve less, shirred bodice, featuring a plunging neckline, both out lined in double ruffles. The waistline was held in place by a band of French ribbon em broidered in floral motifs of Pomeranche and gold. The full skirt was bordered with two wide ruffles above the hemline. They carried nosegays of roses, mums and miniature carnations in tones of bronze, burnt orange, yellow and tangerine. Flower girl was Miss Elisa beth Stroud Williams of Greens boro, niece of the groom. She was dressed in a miniature copy of the other attendants’ gowns. Ringbearer was Master An drew Wade Anderson of New berry, nephew of the bride. He was formally attired like the groomsmen. Escorted and given in mar riage by her father, the bride was lovely in an exquisite gown of ivory Chantilly lace and peau de soie. The empire bodice of lace was fashioned with a round yoke of English net and pearls finishing in a high neckline. The leg-o-mutton sleeves of lace were accented by inserts of peau de soie and pearls. The A-line skirt fell in graceful, bouffant folds from a soft bow at the waistline, cascading in to a chapel train sculptured in scallops of Chantilly lace. Her cathedral-length veil of ivory illusion was attached to a small Camelot hat of matching lace encrusted in seed pearls. She carried a cascade of white cat- tleya orchids centered with Eli zabeth Mahon and butterfly or chids. The bride’s mother wore a full-length gown of mint green chiffon, with full sleeves and a jeweled neckline, enhanced by a border of crocheted pearls at the waistline and a white or chid corsage. The bridegroom’s mother wore a full-length gown of sky blue silk blend with embroider ed bodice and matching Waist- length jacket and a white or chid corsage. RECEPTION After the wedding, the bride’s parents entertained with a re ception at their home, 1716 Boundary St. The Anderson’s lovely and spacious home was beautifully decorated throughout with ar rangements of gladioli, mums, carnations, snapdragons, and pom pons in bright tones of yellow, tangerine, burnt orange, gold and bronze. In the dining room, the cake table was covered with an ex quisite bridal cloth and center ed with a triple-tiered cake em bossed with tiny orchids and pom pons. Coffee was served from a beautifully appointed table in the dining room. Late in the evening the cou ple left for a wedding trip to Acapulco, Mexico. For travel ing the bride chose a three- piece pant suit of yellow poly ester and suede with navy ac cessories. On their return from Mexico, Mr. and Mrs. Stroud will re side in Enfield, N. C., where he is associated with Helena Chemical Company. REHEARSAL PARTY On Friday night, Dec. 1, the bridal couple was honored af- er the rehearsal with a party given by Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Stroud, Dr.' and Mrs. Cary E. Stroud and Mr. and Mrs. H. Glenn Williams at the home of Mrs. J. Donald Rook on Main St. Miss Anderson was present ed a white rosebud corsage on her arrival. The living rooms were attrac tively decorated with arrange ments of magnolia foliage and large yellow chrysanthemums. A delicious buffet was serv ed by candlelight from the din ing room table, which was over laid with a h a n d embroidered cloth and having as the focal centerpiece a crystal and sil ver epergne filled with white Empress camellias and white rosebuds. Forty guests attended the lovely party. BRIDESMAIDS' LUNCHEON On Saturday, Dec. 2, a de lightful luncheon was held at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Ro bert E. Livingston, Jr. on Main St. Assisting Mrs. Livingston as hostesses were Mrs. William W. Parr, Mrs. Sydney E. Carter and Mrs. Hayne Davis. The Livingston home was beautifully decorated through out with mixed arrangements of roses. A lovely arrangement of floating candles and white camellias adorned the coffee table in the den. Covers were placed for eigh teen and the dining table was overlaid by a beautiful white embroidered cloth of imported Swiss linen. Centering the table was an arrangement of white cathedral candles encased in gold circles of miniature pine cones and velvet balls with white lovebirds. The bride’s place was espe cially marked with an arrange ment of pink camellias in a crystal goblet of her chosen pattern. The bridal party members were presented lovely gifts by the bride during the hour and a delicious luncheon was serv ed. BACHELOR PARTY On Saturday morning the bridegroom was guest of honor at a bachelor party held at “The Hudson Place,” the country home of the W. W. Parrs’ with William W. Parr, Jr., assisting his father as co-host. Skeet shooting was enjoyed before a delicious lunchoen. The bridegroom presented gifts to his groomsmen. 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