Margaret Emerson and Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, both from very wealthy American families, were married by the local registrar in Reigate, England. Mr J I Handstone presided over a very short ceremony, lasting only a few minutes, witnessed by only two guest: Margret's friend Ethel McCormack and Margret's lawyer, Roy Gasser. Historic Reigate, on the road to Brighton, was a favorite watering hole of Alfred's and only three miles for Margret's estate, The Stream. Alfred Vanderbilt informed his mother, Alice, the news of his wedding by telegram. - AsNotedIn
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