- Description: Ven Arch Kitton, Rev Jno Gordonr. J.P. de Wet, Solicitor-General, to Emma S. Fuller, eldest daughter of James Fuller of Thornlands, Kaffraria."
Two days later, the following account was published in the newspaper's society column, "Our Diary":
Matrimonial -- The Watchman reports -- On Thursday morning last, Trinity Church and grounds were crowded to witness the marriage ceremonial between J.P. de Wet, Esq., Solicitor-General, and Miss Emma S. Fuller, eldest daughter of James Fuller, Esq., of "Thornlands," in this District. The bride was dressed in white silk, and was followed by the bridesmaids, five in number (exclusive of two young sisters), dressed in book muslin, lavender trimmings and rosebuds and bouquets. On reaching the foot of the chancel, the Rev. J. Gordon, acting Military Chaplain, read the first portion of the marriage service, the concluding sentences being delivered by Ven'ble Archdeacon Kitton, at the Communion rail. The bridesmaids were Miss Bertram, Miss Blakeway, Miss Kettles, Misses Fuller (two). The groomsmen, Messrs. T.E. Minto, Gordon, H. Stone, and two brothers of the bride. After the ceremony was over, the wedding party returned to the residence of Mr. H.T. Fuller, D'Urban-street, and after a light refreshment there the happy couple proceeded to "Balfour" in the district of Stockenstrom. The guests proceeded to "Thornlands." Mr. Whitaker officiated as organist at the church and played the "Wedding March." We wish Mr. and Mrs. J.P. de Wet every happiness."
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