Extracted from The Ruston Daily Leader (Ruston, LA)
Nuptials Unite Miss Velma Jones, Mr. John Holt
Miss Velma Jones of 107 Crawford, Winnfield, became the bride of Mr. John David Holt of Ruston, in a beautiful ceremony Oct. 5, at 8 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Winnfield.
The bride's parents are Mrs. L. O. Jones and the late Mr. Jones of Montgomery. The Rev. and Mrs. J. L. Holt of Joyce are the groom's parents.
Before an arch of white tapers mounted in floor candelabra and baskets of white gladiola, the Rev. Robert W. Gage read the nuptial rites.
Mrs. Bernard Harrison of Montgomery, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. She was wearing a yellow lace over satin sheath with an overskirt of lace. Dyed to match slippers and a headpiece of veil attached to a crown of lace and satin completed the ensemble. She carried a single yellow rose.
Bridesmaids were Mrs. Ellis Jones of Lafayette, sister-in-law of the bride, Miss Jackie Campbell of Winnfield, and Mrs. Jack Plunkett of Winnfield.
They were identically attired in street length dresses of full skirted yellow lace over satin with fitted bodices and sabrina necklines. Matching slippers and headpieces complemented the ensembles. Each carried a single yellow rose.
The flower girl was miss Zhan Couvillion of Alexandria, and was dressed as the bridesmaids. Ringbearer was Melvin Lee Harrison of Montgomery, nephew of the bride.
Bridesgroom's attendants were Mr. Howard McCollum of Columbia, uncle of the groom, best man, and ushers, Mr. Gerald Robbins, Mr. Jerry Price, and Mr. Ronnie Gresham, all of Winnfield.
Mrs. Morris Wood, organist, presented a medley of nuptial music as the bride was escorted to the altar by her brother, Mr. Ellis Jones of Lafayette.
BRIDAL GOWN
Miss Jones was wearing a floor length white satin gown with a train over-skirt of chantilly lace. Long sleeves extended into points over the wrists. The scalloped neckline was enhanced by insets of chantilly lace. Her bridal bouquet was white carnations mounted on a white Bible. The bridal veil of illusion fell from a crown of seed pearls and sequins in a flowing finger-tip profusion.
The bride's mother was presented a red rose as she reached her pew, which was marked with a satin bow. She wore a royal blue crepe sheath with matching jacket and blue feather hat.
Mrs. Holt donned a navy blue faille dress with all bone accessories. Both wore white carnation corsages.
RECEPTION FOLLOWS
The Fellowship Hall of the Church was the scene of the ensuing reception. Tables were laid with white cutwork lotches. A pyramid arrangement of yellow roses and candles centered the bride's table.
The tiered wedding cake was topped with a miniature bride and groom.
Mrs. A. L. Buchanan, aunt of the bride, ladled punch, and Mrs. W. W. Newton, aunt of the groom, served the cake. Mrs. C. C. Laster, aunt of the bride, registered the guests.
Yellow rice bags were distributed by Miss Janis Harrison of Montgomery, neice [sic niece] of the bride, and Miss Patricia Buchanan, cousin of the bride of Winnfield.
WEDDING TRIP
For a short wedding trip to points in Arkansas, the bride chose a gold two piece silk suit with brown accessories. Brown and gold feather hat and white carnation corsage completed the traveling costume.
Mrs. Holt is a graduate of Montgomery High School and is employed by Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company in Winnfield.
The groom is a Winnfield High School graduate and works at The Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston.
Out of town guests included Miss Thelma Newsom, Miss Wanda Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Ray O'Banion, Miss Flora Newsom, Mrs. Jeff Teddlie, Mr. and Mrs. Howard McCollum, Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Taylor and family.
Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Jones and Mary, Miss Cordie Newsom, Mrs. Annie Golden, Mrs. Web Newsom, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Couvillion Jr. and Zhan, Mrs. Carrie Teddlie, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Laster, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Harrison, Janis, Nardie, and Mel.
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Hall, Jr., Mrs. David Ward, Robert Ward, L. B. Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brooks III, Miss Loyce Newsom.
Tuesday, October 15, 1963