Wolverton-Ward Wedding 1895-01-05

Event

Wedding of Lady Edith Ward and Frederick Glyn, Lord Wolverton

Overview

"Punctually to the hour the Royal and other guests began to arrive, and the church was crowded to overflowing with what is known as a 'smart crush.'" (22, Col. 3c)

Logistics

• 5 January 1895, Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
• St. Mary Abbott's Church, Kensington

Related Events

• The reception was held by Georgiana Countess of Dudley, at her residence, 42, Grosvenor-square

Who Was Present

1. H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, who escorted the bride's mother, the Countess of Dudley, into the church. The bride was escorted by her brother, the Earl of Dudley
2. H.R.H. the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha,
3. T.R.H. the Duke and Duchess of York
4. T.R.H. Princesses Victoria and Maud of Wales
5. H.R.H. the Duchess of Fife and the Duke of Fife

Gifts

"The innumerable presents were on view in a large upper balconied chamber, and were much admired." (23, Col. 1a)

• a lot of very expensive jewelry
• 3 volumes of Shelley's poems and a volume of Tennyson's poems, book stand with twelve books
• a bicycle
• rifle in leather case
• umbrella with pencil in handle as well as other umbrellas, including two en-tout-cas umbrellas, which are smaller than an umbrella and larger than a parapluie

Anthology

Quote Intro

One of the prettiest smart weddings of the season ushered in the New Year, that of Lord Wolverton, second son of Vice-Admiral the Hon. Henry Richard Carr Glyn, C.B., C.S.I., of 32, Eaton-place, S.W., with Lady Edith Ward, only daughter of the late Earl of Dudley, which took place in the beautiful chancel of St. Mary Abbott's Church, Kensington, at two o'clock on Saturday, January 5, the Prince of Wales and other members of the Royal Family being present. Long before the ceremony began an enormous crowd of spectators had assembled outside the church to witness the arrivals, admission to the edifice being strictly by invitation. The church was tastefully decorated with Aaron lillies [sic], white chrysanthemums, and dainty fragile white lilac. Punctually to the hour the Royal and other guests began to arrive, and the church was crowded to overflowing with what is known as a "smart crush." The bridal party was met at the church door by the clergy, full choir, and church-wardens. The bride, who looked charmingly stately, was escorted by the Earl of Dudley (who gave his sister away), followed by her mother, Georgina, Countess of Dudley, with the Prince of Wales. The Hon. and Rev. Carr Glyn (vicar of Kensington, and uncle of Lord Wolverton), assisted by the Rev. William Bramwell and the Rev. Walter Blunt, performed the ceremony, which was fully choral. Two pages — the Hon. Montagu Bertie (nephew of the bridegroom) and Master Anthony Rothschild (son of Mr. and Mrs. Leopold de Rothschild) bore the bride's train. The bridesmaids were the Hon. Alexandra Bertie (niece of the bridegroom), Miss Blanche Forbes (cousin of the bride), Lady Sophie Cadogan, the Ladies Mary and Alice Montagu, and Lady Theodora Acheson. Lord Wolverton was supported by Mr. Cecil Grenfell as best man. The bridesmaids' dresses were of white satin, trimmed with parma violets. They wore hats of violet velvet, with ostrich feathers of the colour, and violets, and carried enormous bouquets of the same flowers. The pages, who looked most picturesque, wore costumes of white satin, slashed with mauve satin, and trimmed with silver bullion, with white satin cloaks lined with mauve, and white felt [p. 22, Col. 3c – p. 23, Col. 1a] hats and feathers. The bride's dress was of rich white satin, very simple, and with a falling collar of exquisite Mechlin lace, with orange blossoms at the neck and waist. After the ceremony a reception was held by Georgiana Countess of Dudley, at her residence, 42, Grosvenor-square, which the Royal and other guests attended, to the number of nearly two hundred. Amongst them were H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, H.R.H. the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, T.R.H. the Duke and Duchess of York, T.R.H. Princesses Victoria and Maud of Wales, H.R.H. the Duchess of Fife and the Duke of Fife, the Earl and Countess of Dudley, the Duchess of Manchester, the Duchess of Athole, the Duke of Manchester, the Marquis of Tullibardine, the Marquis and Marchioness of Londonderry, the Earl and Countess of Gosford, Lord and Lady Alice Stanley, Lord and Lady St. Oswald, Helen Lady Forbes, Earl and Countess Cadogan, Lord and Lady Lurgan, Lady Sophie Cadogan, Earl and Countess de Grey, Lady Norreys, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sassoon, Mr. and Mrs. Leopold de Rothschild, the Hon. H. Bouverie, Lady de Trafford, Lord and Lady Burton, Mr. and Mrs. Basil Montgomery, the Earl and Countess of Essex, Mr. Alfred Rothschild, Hon. Reginald Brett, Mr. [Mrs.?] R. Brett, Lord Alington, Mr. and Lady Evelyn Downay, Mr. Ronald Moncreiffe, Captain and Hon. Seymour Fortescue, Mrs. Hartman, the Hon. Hedworth Lambton, Mr. and Mrs. G. Arbuthnot, Lady Trowbridge, Lady Kaye, the Earl of Durham, Lady Ann Lambton, Sir Edward Hamilton, Lord Clifden, M. de Soveral, the Hon. John Baring, Lady Lilian Wemyss, Sir Charles Hall, the Hon. James Mansfield, Mr. and Mrs. Alistair Hay, Miss Emilie Yznaga, Mr. James Forbes, Miss Blanche Forbes, Mr. Cyril Foley, Colonel and Mrs. Keith Fraser, the Hon. George Lambton, and many others. The innumerable presents were on view in a large upper balconied chamber, and were much admired. The bridal cake, which was of magnificent proportions, and decorated with choice exotics, and which bore the monogram of the bride and bridegrom, was specially supplied by Messrs. Gunter & Co. The Prince and Princess of Wales' present to Lady Edith is a very handsome diamond and ruby brooch. Lord Wolverton's gifts to his bride are a collar of eight rows of pearls, divided by three diamond buckles; an emerald and diamond ring; two rows of pearls, with an emerald, diamond, and pearl pendant; a diamond comb; a diamond lizard brooch; and an emerald and diamond bracelet. The Prince of Wales's present to Lord Wolverton is a quaint pair of curious greenish crystal glass, old silver-mounted Russian decanters. The gift of the Duke and Duchess of York to Lord Wolverton is a turquoise and diamond pin. The united gift of the Duke and Duchess of York, the Duke and Duchess of Fife, and the Princesses Victoria and Maud of Wales to the bride is a beautiful Caduceus brooch composed entirely of diamonds.. [sic] The Duke of Coburg, her godfather, presented her with a diamond, ruby, and emerald treble heart brooch. Other donors of presents were: [Col. 1a–1b]

Georgina Countess of Dudley, diamond rings for the hair; the Earl and Countess of Dudley, two diamond bracelets; the Duke of Devonshire, repeating clock; the Duchess of Devonshire, old silver hand-bell; the Duke and Duchess of Portland, green emerald and diamond links; the Duchess of Manchester, blue leather travelling-bag; the Duke and Duchess of Sutherland, marqueterie commode; the Duke and Duchess of Athole, two silver lamps and pair of sliver candlesticks; the Duke of Manchester, diamond and sapphire brooch; the Marquis of Tullibardine, emerald and silver heart box; the Marquis and Marchioness of Londonderry, umbrella with tortoiseshell handle and diamond monogram; the Marquise d'Hautpout, umbrella with gold pencil handle; Lad Louisa Moncrieffe, double heart ring (diamond and emerald); the Earl and Countess of Gosford, gun metal opera glasses, set with diamonds; Lord and Lady Alice Stanley, ruby and diamond heart brooch; Hon. John Ward, diamond brooch; Hon. Robert Ward, diamond butterfly; Lord and Lady St. Oswald, travelling bag with tortoiseshell fittings; Helen Lady Fortes, tortoiseshell and silver inkstand and paper knife; Dowager Marchioness of Londonderry, silver and tortoiseshell paper-cutter; Earl and Countess Cadogan, diamond and ruby brooch; Lord and Lady Lurgan, blue enamelled pencil-case with sapphire top; Lady Sophie Cadogan, silver inkstand; Earl and Countess de Grey, old Dresden china inkstand; the Earl of Chesterfield, tortoiseshell blotting-book and paper stand, with turquoise and diamond monogram; Lady Norreys, sapphire and diamond brooch; Hon. Reginald and Cyril Ward, pearl and gold muff chain; Hon. Cyril Ward, silver-mounted ebony tray and silver tea set; Prince Louis Esterhazy, gilt clock; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sassoon, diamond brooch: Mr. and Mrs. Leopold de Rothschild, diamond and turquolse bracelet; Hon. H. Bouverie, pearl and diamond pendant; Lady de Trafford, diamond and sapphire bracelet; Baron Ferdinand Rothschild, antique fan; Viscount Newport, silver tray; Lord and Lady Burton, inlaid box; Viscount and Viscountess Weymouth, gold travelling clock; Lord Herbert Vane Tempest, diamond and pearl bracelet; Mr. and Mrs. Basil Montgomery, turquoise and diamond bracelet; Sir Horace Farquhar, ruby and diamond bracelet; Earl and Countess of Essex, treble folding silk and gilt screen; Mr. Alfred Rothschild, sapphire and diamond bracelet; Lord and Lady Rothschild, ruby and diamond pendant; Hon. Reginald Brett, book stand with twelve books; Mrs. R. Brett, crystal seal; Earl and Countess of Coventry, old china bowl; Hon. and Rev. E. and Lady M. Glyn, gold waist belt; Lord Alington, gold needle-case and shagreen box; Count Charles Rinsby [Kinsky?], Brussels lace scarf; Earl and Countess of Rosslyn, a bicycle; Princess Adolphus of Teck, diamond and ruby bangle; Mr. and Lady Evelyn Downay, leather writing-pad with silver monogram; Mr. Ronald Moncreiffe, gold stud watch; Captain and Hon. Seymour Fortescue, green leather silver-mounted writing set; Sir Samuel Scott, feather fan; Mrs. Hartmann, console for books; Hon. James Lowther, silver handle pen; Hon. Hedworth Lambton, fan with mother of pearl sticks; Lord Houghton, cameo pendant; Lady Muir Mackenzie, old silver tea caddy; Mr. and Mrs. G Arbuthnot, antique painted fan; Lady Trowbridge, green fancy leather box; Viscountess Newport, silver-mounted smelling-bottle; Sir John and Lady Kaye, ostrich feather fan; Earl of Durham, painted china box; Lady Anne Lambton, agate box; Mrs. George Forbes, silver-mounted scent bottle; Major Wynne Finch, tortoiseshell handled umbrella; Count Albert Mensdorff, umbrella with tortoiseshell handle; Colonel and Lady Cicely Hardy, leather address book; Mr. and Mrs. Baillie (of Dochfour), engraving; Viscount and Viscountess Curzon, gold jewelled pencil-case; Sir Edward Hamilton, marquetrie paper case on stand; Mr. Charles Murray, silver-mounted note-book; [Col. 1b–1c] Hon. Mr. and Algernon Bourke, old mother of pearl workbox; Lord Clifden, gold and enamel double frame; Lord and Lady Colville, silver and tortoiseshell paper-knife; M. de Soveral, gold and enamel clock; Hon. John Baring, tortoiseshell inlaid box; Ladies Dorothea and Helen Murray, case of twelve silver knives; Mrs. Edward Sassoon, diamond pin; Hon. Mrs. Claughton, diamond cross pendant; Lady Lilian Wemyss, enamel and gold box; Sir Richard and Lady M. Bulkeley, silver cruet stand; Sir Charles Hall, antique gold etui; Hon. James Mansfield, silver box; Mrs. Gerald Leigh, writing-box with gold monogram; Canon and Mrs. T. Claughton, Worcester china tea set; Lady Cardross, stamped leather writing set; Mme de Brienen, antique china soup toureen; Mr. and Mrs. Alistair Hay, three silver dishes; Miss Emilie Yznaga, riding cane with enamel handle; Mr. James Forbes, cut-glass and silver scent bottle; Miss Blanche Forbes, leather despatch box, gold monogram; Mr. Cyril Foley[,] diamond fox-head safety pin; Colonel and Miss Keith Fraser, leather card case; Hon. George Lambton, tortoiseshell and silver paper-knife; the Misses de Brienen, china etui; Lady Gerard, sliver and glass bell: Baron Max de Twyll, gilt and silk music seat; Sir Charles Hartopp, diamond and ruby pin; Mr. and Mrs. E. Balfour, two silver pen trays; Hon. Maud Wiem, silver photograph frame; Mr. Hanbury Tracey, silver-mounted looking-glass; Sir John Willoughby, diamond crescent; Baron and Baroness Hirsch, diamond and ruby watch; Mme. de Murrieta, antique green enamel box; Colonel and Mrs. Oliphant, small mother of pearl note book; Lord James Murray, silver heart photo-frame; Miss Bridget Bulkeley, antique blue enamel egg; Rev. H. and Mrs Smith, old oak box; Sir George Chetwynd, jewelled gold sleeve links; Mrs. Frank Mildmay, silver topped ink bottle; Lord Rowton, silver Norwegian cup; Mr. Piers Claughton, inlaid wood book table; Mr. Gilbert and Miss Claughton, opal bracelet; Master and Miss Montgomery, antique silver violin; Mrs. Ralph Sneyd, diamond safety-pins; Mrs. Willie Grenfell, stamped leather blotting-book; Miss Rachel Sassoon, pearl and diamond scarf-pin; Mr. and Mrs. Eden, antique box; Mrs. Arthur Coventry, driving whip with gold handle; Mr. William Moncreiffe, gold box; Mr. Malcolm Moncreiffe, gold box; Mr. John Moncreiffe, parasol with ivory handle; Mr. Limsden [?], silver box; Miss Helene Stechon, Russian embroidered slippers; Master Glyn, silver pencil-case; Misses A. and T. Glyn, blotting-book and telegram case; the Hon. Miss Sturt, bound autograph-book; Mrs. Campbell, tall silver mug; Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hay, silver book-marker; Mr[.] Humphry Start, tortoiseshell and gilt box; Lady F. Sturt and Viscountess Chelsea, tortoiseshell set for writing table; Earl of Hardwicke, tortoiseshell candlesticks; Mr. and Mrs. William James, diamond watch pendant; Mrs. F. de Murrieto, sliver lamp; Masters Lionel, Evelyn, and Anthony Rothschild, red enamel heart locket; Sir George Arthur, set china [Col. 1c–2a] tea cups; Mrs. Ronalds, silver shoe; Mr. and Mrs. A. Wilson and Miss [Muriel?] Wilson, silver sugar basin; Hon. Henry Stonor, rifle in leather case; Mr. Tarver, carved oak table; the Rev. Canon Melville, three volumes of Shelley's poems; Mr. and Mrs. Manby Sims, silver looking-glass; Mrs. Bunbury, Tennyson's poems; Major Roddy Owen, rhinoceros horn hunting crop; Mrs. Britton, silver photograph frame; Mr. Clifford, tortoiseshell and sliver paper knife; Mrs. Clifford, silver inkstand; Mr. and Mrs. Tomkinson, Japanese inlaid tray; Mrs. Manger, gilt clock; Miss and the Masters Campbell, silver letter clip; household servants at 42, Grosvenor-square, silver tea set; Mr. Miller, silver lamp; Mr. Davies, carriage rug; Ms Dolby, silver and velvet photograph frame; Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hardinge, crystal seal; Mr. Saltwell, silver card case; Miss Elizabeth Campbell, porcelain lamp; Mr. and Mrs. Hwfa Williams, hand-painted lamp shades; Miss Aeschlimann [?], glass box; Miss F. and Miss A. Maxwell, silver book marker; Miss Monaghan, carved wood letter box; Mrs. Edwards, tortoiseshell and silver calendar; servants at Whitby Court and Dudley House, silver writing set; Lord Annaly, marqueterie table; the Countess of Westmoreland [Westmorland], gold-handled walking stick; Earl and Countess of Ilchester, white feather fan with pearl sticks and jewelled monogram; Lady Violet Brassy, two silver candlesticks; Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Payne, silver inkstand; Sibella Lady Lyttelton, Chippendale tray; Baroness Alphonse de Rothschild; two diamond hat pins; Mrs. Philip Green, green leather gold-mounted purse; Miss Julia Peel, silver letter clip; Hon. and Rev. E. and Lady Mary Glyn, gold waist belt; Sir Robert and Lady Moncreiffe, en-tout-cas; Blanche Countess of Rosslyn, fancy leather photograph frame; Lady Randolph Churchill, old silver-gilt sugar castor; Mr. Percy Greville, umbrella with pencil in handle; Sir Robert and Lady Moncrieffe [Moncreiffe?], gold topped en- [Images: "The Lady Edith Ward. Photo by Lafayette, Dublin." "Lord Wolverton. Photo. by Kirk & Sons, Cowes."] tout-cas; Miss Gilham, worked slippers; Mr William Ganz, antique silver box; Hon. Ferdinand Stanley, inlaid tortoiseshell box; Viscountess Coke, crystal seal; Misses M. and A. Grenfell, tortoiseshell clock; Lord Lonsdale, diamond and turquoise brooch; &c., &c.

In the course of the afternoon Lord and Lady Wolverton left for lwerne Minster, Lord Wolverton's place near Blandford, Dorset, where part of the honeymoon will be spent, after which they will go to Paris. Lord Wolverton has hired Lord Waterford's yacht Fedora, which is to wait for the bride and bridegroom at Nice, and in which Lord and Lady Wolverton will cruise in the Mediterranean until the beginning of May, probably touching at Naples, Corfu, and Constantinople.