1921 Wedding

As a mother of two daughters, I have to admit that reading the stories of weddings in days gone by makes me long for the simpler, less expensive weddings they had back then. But don't tell my daughters. They will just think I am cheap! Here is another description of a wedding in Jurupa Valley that was solemnized on April 30th, 1921.

Miss Harriet Hannah Correll and Mr. Benjamin H. Walker were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Correll of Glen Avon.  It was held in the presence of relatives and a few friends of the happy couple.

An arch of white roses and greenery was erected in one corner of the living room which is where the bridal party stood. At the stroke of eight the wedding march was played and the bridal party entered the living room. Miss Mildred Gallwas was the maid of honor. She wore dainty frock of pale green organdy and carried a bouquet of Cecil Bruner roses and asparagus fern. The best man was Glen Goodwin of Redondo Beach.

The girlish bride wore a wedding gown of white satin with embroidered georgette. her tulle veil was caught in her hair with a cornet of orange blossoms. She carried an arm bouquet of white roses and maiden hair fern.

After the ceremony an informal reception was held and then refreshments were served. Guests included five girlhood friends of the bride. They were Margaret Kelsey, Leone Anderson, Grace Witte, Olive Gogin, and Vera Gallwas.

The bride and groom slipped away for a short honeymoon to Los Angeles and San Diego. For the going away the bride wore a becoming suit of brown with a white hat.

The new Mrs. Walker has lived in Glenavon for many years. She graduated from the Girls High School in Riverside in 1920. She was a member of the school's basketball team in her senior year. The groom  is foreman of he bake shop at Chaffee's store in Riverside. They will be at home after May 8th at a new house at Sixth and Lemon Streets in Riverside.