San Francisco Call
San Francisco, California
22 June, 1912

HOST OF GUESTS
WITNESS WEDDING
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One Hundred Are Present When
Miss Edith Gilliland Plights
Troth as Mrs. Hamilton
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OAKLAND, June 21. —Miss Edith Gilliland, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Gilliland, and James G. Hamilton were married this evening at the Gilliland family home in East Oakland. One hundred guests witnessed the marriage service, which was read by Rev. William Martin of San Anselmo. The ceremony was followed by a reception and supper. The decorations were pink and green, palms and ferns being combined with sweet peas and roses. The bridal gown was a princess robe of white silk crepe trimmed with Irish point. A bandeau of orange blossoms held in place the tulle veil. Lilies of the valley and ferns caught with bows of tulle were used in the shower bouquet. Mrs. Wallace Hussey attended the  bride as matron of honor. She wore her own wedding gown, a combination of white satin and rare lace, and carried an armful of pink sweet peas. The maid of honor was Miss Freda Cohen, who wore a gown of white mull over a pink satin slip, trimmed with clusters of pink satin rosebuds. Pink roses and forget-me-nots formed her bouquet. William Irwin assisted Hamilton as best man. After their honeymoon the young couple will live in San Rafael. The bride belongs to a pioneer family of Fruitvale, where her grandparents lived for many years. The Gillilands formerly lived across the bay, but built their new home on the east side about six years ago. Hamilton is connected with an important business concern in California. His parents live in Ireland. 

-transcription by Kate Maynard, 2012