Once upon a time, in 1936, there was a young man named Tom Lyle Williams Jr., who was so shy, he’d rather cancel his Wedding and elope, than face all the drama. So his beloved – Marquerite Neel – agreed, but not without a loophole.
Marquerite’s mother had sent the invitations, the gifts were arriving and the Church was reserved. Marquerite, had to save face, so when her dear father became seriously ill, the loophole was found.
The big Church Wedding was canceled, and a small intimate ceremony was set at the Brides home. The Groom breathed a sigh of relief, and the Bride saved face.
Marquerite killed two birds with one stone. She pleased her family and her new husband – and was forever remembered as a beautiful Bride.
And when the ceremony was over, Tom and Marquerite were out of there, as fast as their legs would carry them.. But the good news is,
They Lived Happily Ever After…….
Tom Lyle Williams, owner of the Maybelline Co. with his son Tom Lyle Williams Jr.