Simplicity

The bride and groom were my grandparents.

He was 24, she was 21, when they were married.

Grandma Ruth's wedding photo

Here is the write-up of their wedding in Deer Creek, Oklahoma:

WEBSTER-VAN VALKENBURGH

A very beautiful wedding ceremony was that of Miss Ruth Van Valkenburgh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Van Valkenburgh, of Deer Creek, to Reo Webster, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Webster, of deer Creek, which occurred at the Methodist Church, Wednesday morning, August 12, at 8 O'clock, with Rev. C. E. Vasey, officiating.

Miss Lois Van Valkenburgh and Miss Rachael Webster were bridesmaids and Miss Lauvera Lehman, maid of honor. Little Mabel Van Valkenburgh, ring bearer, was daintily attired in a yellow ensemble. Ralph Webster was groomsman. Glenwood Van Valkenburgh and William Latscrar were ushers.

The wedding march was played by Miss Frances Dester and vocal selections given by Miss Alpha Van Valkenburgh.

Immediately following the ceremony a reception was given at the Van Valkenburgh home to fifty-six guests. A dainty lap breakfast prepared by Mrs. A. M. Van Valkenburgh and Miss Clara Latschar was served. Out-of-town-guests were Mrs. M. J. Van Valkenhurgh, of Atlanta, Georgia; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Van Valkenburgh, of Danville, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. James Teter, of Blackwell; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Webster and family, of Lamont; Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Gibson, of Addington; Misses Loretta and Verine Van Valkenburgh, of Harper, Kansas; and Mr and Mrs. Emmett Lyons and family, of Blackwell.

Mr. and Mrs. Reo Webster left soon after the reception for the Ozarks, where they expect to remain for about ten days.