[Alan Bemis—home movies] Reel 32

Date1928

Viewing NotesAlan/Mary Wedding Views of the festivities associated with the wedding of Mary Chapin to Alan Cogswell Bemis, July 18, 1928. Views of the wedding party in the garden of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Osgood, godparents of the bride in Santa Barbara, CA. Views of the bride and groom posing, the bride with three bridesmaids (Alice Bemis, Alan's sister and Margaret Osgood, Chapie's sister among them), and two flower girls (Marjorie Bemis, Alan's sister, is one). The bridal couple pose with their families: Mr. and Mrs. Albert Farwell Bemis, Mr. Herman Chapin (Mary's adoptive father) and her godparents, Mrs. and Mrs. Frank Osgood. Best man is Charlie Thompson, a long-time friend of the groom. View of the bride throwing her bouquet from a balcony of a small house on the property, and one of the three groomsmen preparing to attach a can to the car of the couple. They also add shoes. Views of the guests waving good-bye as the car departs the driveway, with Alan on the running board.