MRS. RAYMOND LEWIS TODD(Nancy Louise McIntire)
[6-14-1964]
PERHAM--The First Baptist Church of Perham was the scene of the wedding of Nancy Louise McIntire, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Smith C. McIntire of Perham, to Raymond Lewis Todd, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Todd of Caribou, on June 14. The Rev. Carlton Cockey performed the double ring service at 2 p.m. lighted candles and baskets of white gladioli decorated the church altar.
Traditional music was played by the organist Mrs. Merle Dow. Ronald Dow sang "Where Ere You Tread", "Through The Years", "Our Prayer" and "Dedication." The church bells were rung after the ceremony, following an old English custom.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an original gown of her design and making. White peau de soie, it featured a portrait neckline and elbow-length sleeves covered with Alellcon lace and beaded with pearls. The floor length sheath skirt and detachable, oval chapel train were enhanced by a border of hand clipped lace and were pearl encrusted. Her elbow length veil of imported bridal illusion fell from a pillbox hat of peau de soie and pearl beaded Alencon lace. She carried a lace handkerchief which she had purchased in London, England, and a trailing bouquet of white calla lilies, lilies of the valley, and English ivy. For jewelry the bride wore a pair of cultured pearl earrings that belonged to her maternal grandmother. The matron of honor, Mrs. Joseph Davis of New Sweden, sister of the bridegroom, was attired in blush pink floor length gown of chiffon with lace over-jacket. She carried a crescent bouquet of wine carnations and English ivy.
Bridesmaids were Miss Lois Carlson of New Sweden, college roommate of the bride, and Miss Nancy Horrocks of Sacramento, Calif., college roommate of the bride. Their dresses were identical to the maid of honor's. Their bouquets were pink carnations and English ivy.
The best man was Joseph Davis, brother-in-law of the bridegroom. Ushers were Gerald Dow of Woodland and Victor Winslow of Presque Isle, both college roommates of the bridegroom and Arvard Holts and Edward Clark of Perham.
A reception for 500 guests was held immediately following the ceremony at the home of the bride. Mrs. Clifford McIntire, aunt of the bride, cut the cake following the first traditional cut by the bride and bride-groom. The cake knife had also been used when the bride's parents were married 27 years ago. The Misses Patsy Irving, Mary Miller and Mary Carver served the cake. Miss Gail Andrews and Mrs. Malcolm Andrews, Littleton, Mass., cousins of the bride, were in charge of the guest book. Mrs. Fred McIntire, Mrs. Gordon Everett, Miss Janice Clark and Miss Janice Davis presided over the gift table. Punch was dipped by Mrs. Irvin Anderson of Mars Hill and Mrs. Bearl Flewelling of Crouseville, aunts of the bride.
For their wedding trip, the bride wore a blue wool suit which she had made, complementing it with white accessories. The couple left by automobile for a cruise on the "Bluenose" and a trip through Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. After June 22 they will make their home at 142 South Main Street, Caribou. The bride was graduated from Washburn High School, attended Farmington State Teachers' College, and is a June graduate of the University of Maine. She was active in campus and state wide collegiate activities and is a member of Phi Nu Omega and Alpha Phi sororities. She has accepted a teaching position in the Caribou school system.
The bridegroom is a graduate of Caribou High School and a 1961 graduate of the University of Maine. He is employed as research technician for the University of Maine at the state experimental farm in Presque Isle.