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June 25, 1869
Delaware State Journal And Statesman
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
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Actors Edwin Booth and Mary McVicker, famous for portraying Romeo and Juliet, married privately at her father's residence in Long Branch on a Monday afternoon, with Rev. B. F. Myers officiating among family and friends.
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The Wedding-Romeo And Juliet
The great multitude who witnessed "Romeo and Juliet." as personated by Edwin Booth and Miss Mary McVicker, can now rejoice that both have left the tomb of the Capulets to become the dramatis personae of a marital epilogue not set down in the play. Their nuptial engagement interested the public almost as deeply as their brilliant theatrical career, for they nightly plighted their faith to each other in the sublime blank verse of the sweet bard of Avon, delighting themselves not less than the audience that heard their vows.
The wedding of the happy pair, however, was as private as their "engagement" was public, and it presented a marked contrast to the magnificent scene at Montague's house, in which the mad lover met his future wife. The marriage was celebrated on Monday afternoon at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. J H. McVicker, of Long Branch. The Rev. B. F. Myers, of California, the father of Mrs. McVicker, officiated in the ceremony and ratified the act of Friar Lawrence. The company consisted of a select circle of the relatives and friends of the bride and bridegroom —[N. Y. Sun.
The great multitude who witnessed "Romeo and Juliet." as personated by Edwin Booth and Miss Mary McVicker, can now rejoice that both have left the tomb of the Capulets to become the dramatis personae of a marital epilogue not set down in the play. Their nuptial engagement interested the public almost as deeply as their brilliant theatrical career, for they nightly plighted their faith to each other in the sublime blank verse of the sweet bard of Avon, delighting themselves not less than the audience that heard their vows.
The wedding of the happy pair, however, was as private as their "engagement" was public, and it presented a marked contrast to the magnificent scene at Montague's house, in which the mad lover met his future wife. The marriage was celebrated on Monday afternoon at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. J H. McVicker, of Long Branch. The Rev. B. F. Myers, of California, the father of Mrs. McVicker, officiated in the ceremony and ratified the act of Friar Lawrence. The company consisted of a select circle of the relatives and friends of the bride and bridegroom —[N. Y. Sun.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Romance
What themes does it cover?
Love
What keywords are associated?
Edwin Booth
Mary Mcvicker
Wedding
Romeo And Juliet
Long Branch
Actors Marriage
What entities or persons were involved?
Edwin Booth
Miss Mary Mcvicker
Mr. J H. Mcvicker
Rev. B. F. Myers
Where did it happen?
Long Branch
Story Details
Key Persons
Edwin Booth
Miss Mary Mcvicker
Mr. J H. Mcvicker
Rev. B. F. Myers
Location
Long Branch
Event Date
Monday Afternoon
Story Details
Edwin Booth and Mary McVicker, after performing as Romeo and Juliet, married privately at her father's home in Long Branch, contrasting their public stage engagements, with Rev. B. F. Myers officiating among relatives and friends.