Potted plants, ferns and tall baskets of white stocks and carnations and two candelabra, each with seven white lighted tapers, formed the background for the impressive ceremony. A white carpet was placed down the aisle for the bridal procession. Preceding the ceremony a program of nuptial music was played by Mrs. Fay Hawkins of Chadwick. Two vocal numbers, "Because" adn "Yours" were sung by Miss Lillian Berggren of Chicago, a college roomate of the bride. Mrs. Hawkins at the organ, played the "Bridal Chorus" from "Lohengren", by Wagner for the bridal party and "Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" for the recessional.

The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was lovely in a gown of white Bengaling taffeta fashioned with a close fitting neckline and set-in yoke of white chiffon outlined in lace, long sleeves extending to a point over the hand, a tight bodice and full skirt entrain. Illusion lace fashioned her fingertip veil held with a tiara of orange blossoms. A strand of pearls, the bridegrooms gift, was her only jewelry. Her bridal bouquet was Talisman roses and white sweet peas centered with purple orchids. For something old she carried a hankerchief belonging to her grandmother.

Mrs. Reuben Tommans, of Warren, sister of the bride, and matron of honor, wore yellow silk marquisette over satin, cut colonial style, with long sleeves and full skirt. She wore a flower tiara of matching colors and a mixed colonial bouquet with yellow streamers.

Miss Metty Acken, an intimate friend of the bride, and Miss Helen Brown, sister of the bridegroom, bridesmaids, wore navy blue silk marquisette gowns designed in the same style as the matron of honor. Each wore a tiara to match her gown and carried a colonial bouquet with blue ribbons. Jeannette Mae Frederick, youthful daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Myron Frederick, who was lovely in a blush taffeta floor length gown and matching bow in her blonde hair, scattered multicolored petals from a basket down the aisle.

R.C. Brown of Sterling, served as best man. Ushers were Donald and Robert Brown, brothers of the bridegroom. The bridegroom's boutonnier was a rose taken from the bride's bouquet. His attendants and ushers wore boutonnieres of white carnations. Mrs. Alexander, mother of the bride wore a powder blue ensemble with black accessories and a corsage of white gardenias.

Following the recessional a receiving line was formed in the foyer of the church and the reception in the church followed. The color scheme was blue and yellow and was attractively arranged at the table seating the bridal party. The centerpiece was a three - tier bridal cake decorated in blue and yellow and topped with a miniature bride and groom. The table was lighted with blue and yellow tapers held in crystal holders. Mrs. Sylvia Shipmen served the wedding cake and Mrs. Kyle Turney, an aunt of the bride, and Miss Lois Reed of Piper City, a college schoolmate, poured. Mr. and Mrs. Welton Kneff, Lyle Turner, Florence Alexander and Arlene Hartman assisted in serving. Miss Ann Robertson of Morrison was in charge of the guestbook. The many attractive gifts received by the young couple were on display.

Mrs. Brown is a graduate of Chadwick Community high school of the class of 1942, and attended the Northern Illinois State Teacher's college at DeKalb. Last year she taught the Jefferson school, near Chadwick. Mr. Brown is a graduate of Milledgeville Community high school in the class of 1938, and since that time has been associated with his father in the general trucking business. For her traveling attire Mrs. Brown wore a green suit with brown accessories. After a short wedding trip the couple will live in Milledgeville.