f a s h i o n a b l e
a s h e v i l l e
By
david coleman bailey
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Excerpt
"The marriage was solemnized by the bride’s uncle, the Rev. George Granville
Merrill of Stockbridge, Massachusetts, whose words carried clearly to the entire audience.
As she repeated the vows of marriage, the bride’s voice rang clear and steady. The
blessing was pronounced by the bishop of the diocese, the Rt. Rev. Junius M. Horner. And
two houses of ancient Dutch lineage on this side of the Atlantic were united with two
houses of ancient Anglo-Saxon lineage on the other. For her entrance, the bride had worn a
veil, 'an exquisite bit of rose point lace' over a longer veil of tulle, four yards in
length. She carried white orchids and lily-of-the-valley. Tall and straight, she created a
presence not to be ignored, even in lesser circumstances. Now the satisfied couple was
leaving the church by the center aisle. As they made their exit through the porch at the
front entrance, they were confronted by a battery of cameramen who stopped the procession
for a few minutes. There was much to see. The bride wore a gown of white satin, very
straight, with long sleeves. Her veil was caught with orange blossoms from the Florida
plantation of the estate superintendent, C. D. Beadle. Her bridal bouquet was exquisite
and each of her satin slippers was ornamented with a single orange blossom. All of the
delicate accoutrements enhanced and accentuated the straight lines, elegant sleeves, and
round neck of her gown, entirely without trimming."
About The Author: David Coleman Bailey
Born in New York City and a lifelong writer, David Coleman Bailey is a long time resident of Asheville. As a boy coming to Asheville with his family, he was fascinated in the startling aftermath of this seemingly brand new city.Educated at the University of North Carolina & Haverford College, he received degrees in journalism and languages and is retired from a long investment career with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith. Social & political history is a hobby.
The father of Derrick, Douglas, Thomas, and Caroline Elizabeth, he is married to the former Cathey Massie, owner of Biltmore Forest Realty in Asheville. Family forebears came to American shores during the 17th & 18th centuries. Named for Col. David Coleman, whose regiment reached the climax at Chickamauga, greatest battle in the history of Anglo-Saxon arms.
Mr. Bailey has long been involved in operations of the Penland Company, an hereditary family land management business. He is a founder of the Asheville Arts Council and former chairman of Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, dedicated to preservation of the Highlands of Roan and other mountain conservation projects.
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