Stafford, Ralph S. wed to Lois Ward June 1949 Garrattsville
Lois
Ward, R. S. Stafford
Wed
in Methodist Church
Ceremony
at Garrattsville
The Methodist Church at Garrattsville was the setting
for the marriage of Miss Lois Ann Ward, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Ward of Garrattsville, and Ralph Stanley Stafford, son of
Mrs. Elsie Stafford of New Lisbon and the late Frank Stafford.
Baskets of mixed flowers decorated the church for the
ceremony which took place Sunday afternoon and was performed by the
Rev. Samuel Little.
Miss Barbara Hull, Garrattsville, played traditional
wedding music at the piano and accompanied Miss Beverly Ward, sister
of the bride, and Clarence Gregory, vocal duet.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride was gowned
in eggshell nihon voil with long full sleeves, scalloped yoke, fitted
bodice and a full skirt with short train. A shoulder length veil of
the same material was fashioned to a head band of matching satin
ribbon and flowers. She carried an arm bouquet of ivory roses.
Mrs. Harold Hand attended her sister as matron of
honor gowned in light green nylon net over taffeta with short sleeves
and full skirt. She wore a matching headdress and carried an arm
bouquet of yellow carnations.
Clarence Stafford of Schenectady, brother of the
bridegroom, served as best man.
Mrs. Ward chose a gown of grey, rose and white
print with black accessories. Mrs. Stafford, mother of the
bridegroom, wore a blue and white print gown. Each wore a corsage of
white carnations.
The ushers were James Stafford of New Lisbon, brother
of the bridegroom, and Harold Hand of West Laurens, brother-in-law of
the bride.
A reception was held at the home of the bride's
parents for the immediate families and close friends.
The bride's table was decorated with white candles
and a three tier wedding cake made by Mrs. Clarence Stafford. The
family table was decorated with a centerpiece of pink and white
carnations and white candles.
Returning from a wedding trip to Utica, Old Forge
and Adirondack Mountains, the couple will live at New Lisbon.
Link to Obituary for Ralph S. Stafford at Find A Grave Memorial created by Kathryn Hill.
Link to Obituary for Ralph S. Stafford at Find A Grave Memorial created by Kathryn Hill.
