A Playbill · presented for this most singular occasion
Dramatis Personae
The players of our little drama — pray, take note of the cast attending the bride & groom.
In the manner of the playbills of the age, we present to you the beloved company standing beside us at the altar — each a character in the story we have been fortunate to live.
Portrait plates rendered as period cameos — true likenesses to follow in due course
— Act the First —
Attending the Bride
Her children — who shall accompany her to the altar
- Regency-style silhouette portrait of Izayah, the bride's eldest son, in profile within a gilded oval frame.
— Plate —
Engraved plate · after a likeness of the eldest son
✦The Elder Heir
Izayah
Escort to the Bride
❦Renea's eldest son
Shall accompany his mother down the aisle with quiet dignity befitting the firstborn.
— Their Part in the Play —
First-born son of the bride — joint escort down the aisle.
— Sundry Particulars —
- The eldest of Renea's three children.
- Shares the aisle honor with his brother Joziyah.
— The Stage Direction —
Walks arm-in-arm with the bride from the narthex to the altar, on her right side. Peels away at the top of the aisle to stand with the family in the first pew.
- Regency-style silhouette portrait of Joziyah, the bride's middle son, in profile within a gilded oval frame.
— Plate —
Engraved plate · after a likeness of the middle son
✦The Steadfast
Joziyah
Escort to the Bride
❦Renea's middle son
Shall walk his mother to the altar — the second of her sons, and no less her pride.
— Their Part in the Play —
Middle son of the bride — joint escort down the aisle.
— Sundry Particulars —
- Second of Renea's three children.
- Escorts his mother with his older brother, Izayah.
— The Stage Direction —
Walks arm-in-arm with the bride on her left side. Peels away at the top of the aisle to stand with the family in the first pew.
- Regency-style silhouette portrait of Ellie, the bride's daughter, in profile within a gilded oval frame.
— Plate —
Engraved plate · after a likeness of the daughter
✦The Lady of the Hour
Ellie
The Bride's Daughter
❦Renea's daughter
Beloved daughter of the bride — a most cherished presence upon this joyful day.
— Their Part in the Play —
Daughter of the bride — an honored presence at the ceremony.
— Sundry Particulars —
- The youngest and only daughter among Renea's children.
- A most cherished part of the family the day joins together.
— The Stage Direction —
Processes ahead of the bride and takes her place beside the family in the first pew, on the bride's side.
— Act the Second —
Attending the Groom
First companion — the Best Man
- Regency-style silhouette portrait of Cohen, the groom's son and Best Man, in profile within a gilded oval frame.
— Plate —
Engraved plate · after a likeness of the Best Man
✦First Companion to the Groom
Cohen
The Best Man
❦Scott's son
Standing at his father's right hand — bearer of the ring and keeper of the vows.
— Their Part in the Play —
Best Man to the groom — his son, ring-bearer, and steadfast right hand.
— Sundry Particulars —
- Scott's son, standing as Best Man.
- Keeper of the rings until the vows are exchanged.
— The Stage Direction —
Enters with the groom and stands to his immediate right throughout the ceremony. Holds the rings until called for.
— Act the Third —
The Matrons of Honor
The bridal court — sister and dearest friends of the bride
— Plate —
Engraved plate · after a likeness of the bride's sister
✦First Lady of the Bridal Court
Julie
Matron of Honor
❦The Bride's Sister
Sister by blood and confidante by choice — the bride's chosen right hand.
— Their Part in the Play —
First Matron of Honor — the bride's sister, leading the bridal court.
— Sundry Particulars —
- Renea's sister — family as well as chosen witness.
- Leads the bridal court up the aisle.
— The Stage Direction —
Leads the matrons in the processional and stands closest to the bride throughout the ceremony. Holds the bride's bouquet during the vows.
- Regency-style silhouette portrait of Sarah, Matron of Honor, in profile within a gilded oval frame.
— Plate —
Engraved plate · after a likeness of a Matron of Honor
✦Of the Bridal Court
Sarah
Matron of Honor
❦Dearest Friend
A most faithful companion, present through every season of the bride's life.
— Their Part in the Play —
Matron of Honor — a faithful companion of the bride.
— Sundry Particulars —
- A dear friend across many seasons of Renea's life.
— The Stage Direction —
Processes with the bridal court and stands to the bride's left throughout the ceremony.
- Regency-style silhouette portrait of Megan, Matron of Honor, in profile within a gilded oval frame.
— Plate —
Engraved plate · after a likeness of a Matron of Honor
✦Of the Bridal Court
Megan
Matron of Honor
❦Dearest Friend
Whose steadfast friendship has weathered every year with grace.
— Their Part in the Play —
Matron of Honor — a steadfast friend of the bride.
— Sundry Particulars —
- Known for a friendship that has weathered every year with grace.
— The Stage Direction —
Processes with the bridal court and takes her place among the matrons at the bride's left.
- Regency-style silhouette portrait of Ang, Matron of Honor, in profile within a gilded oval frame.
— Plate —
Engraved plate · after a likeness of a Matron of Honor
✦Of the Bridal Court
Ang
Matron of Honor
❦Dearest Friend
A kindred spirit and constant confidante of the bride.
— Their Part in the Play —
Matron of Honor — a kindred spirit and confidante of the bride.
— Sundry Particulars —
- A constant confidante through the years.
— The Stage Direction —
Processes with the bridal court and takes her place among the matrons at the bride's left.
- Regency-style silhouette portrait of Shirley, Matron of Honor, in profile within a gilded oval frame.
— Plate —
Engraved plate · after a likeness of a Matron of Honor
✦Of the Bridal Court
Shirley
Matron of Honor
❦Dearest Friend
Whose wit and warmth grace every gathering she attends.
— Their Part in the Play —
Matron of Honor — bringing wit and warmth to every gathering.
— Sundry Particulars —
- Renowned for her wit and warmth.
— The Stage Direction —
Processes with the bridal court and takes her place among the matrons at the bride's left.
"For never was a story of more joy…"
— with our most heartfelt gratitude to each