when he repeated the words, "With this ring I thee wed," and his hand trembled as he placed the wedding ring on the bride's finger. The wedded pair knelt on white satin cushions, the Lord's Prayer was recited, and they received the blessing, after which the* wedding march commenced.
The bride, holding her husband's arm, followed by' the guests, then left the room.
At the reception in the salon Major Metcalfe toasted the bride and bridegroom, and the Duke of Windsor laughingly replied, "We both thank you feelingly for your kind and friendly attendance on an occasion which is so important for us."
The Duke and Duchess then greeted every guest. The Duchess was happy but reserved and thoroughly composed.
The Duke and Duchess then posed for photographers in front of the Chateau. While the bride was talking to the guests some of them addressed her as "Wallis" and others as "Your Grace" and "Duchess."
The wedding breakfast lasted for about an hour. The table was decorated with pink carnations on either side of a three-foot eight-tiered wedding cake. The Duke was in a very happy mood throughout the breakfast. ■ . ■
The wedding cake was cut by the Duke and Duchess together, with an ordinary table knife.
Two thousand congratulatory telegrams were brought in shortly aftei the wedding breakfast.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 131, 4 June 1937, Page 9
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