NEWPORT, RI, July 26. The marriage of Miss Sara Stewart Van Alen, youngest daughter of James J Van Alen and granddaughter of Mrs William Astor, to Robert Joseph Collier, son of Peter Fenelon Collier, of New York, took place to-day at the Van Alen villa "Wakehurst." Only the members of the two families and a few intimate friends were present. The bride was attended by her sister. Miss May Van Alen, and the groom by Robert R Remington. There were no bridesmaids or ushers. Bishop Byrnes, of Nashville, Tenn, officiated, assisted by the Rev William B Meenan, pastor of St Mary's Roman Catholic Church. After the ceremony a nuptial mass was celebrated at St Mary's Church by Bishop Byrne and Father Mecnan. Invitation to the church was general and a large number of friends were present at the service. After the marriage at the church a wedding breakfast was served on Mr Collier's yacht RADHA, at which only about twenty Invited guests were present. During the day Mr and Mrs Collier left on a wedding trip at sea. - Indianapolis Journal, Volume 52, Number 208,Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 July 1902
| Y/M/D | Description | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 1902/07/26 | Sarah Steward Van Allen marries Robert J Collier. | Wakehurst, Newport RI, Newport, RI |
| 1902/07/27 | Bishop Thomas S Byrne of Nashville, Tennessee, and Father Mecnan celebrate a nuptial mass in honor of newlyweds, Sara and Robert J Collier, at St Mary's Church, Newport. | St Mary's Church, Newport, RI |
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