WEDDINGS OF THE WEEK.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 255, 27 October 1928, Page 20

WEDDINGS OF THE WEEK.

COLLIE—WILSON.

Miss Alice Jane Wilson, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Wilson, of Hukerenui, was married on Wednesday afternoon to Mr. David Robert Collie, second son ox Mr. and Mrs. A. Collie, of Helensville. The service took place at St. Matthew's Church. Canon Grant Cowan officiated, Mr. Philpot presiding at the organ. The bride's father gave her away. Her gown was of white souple satin made on simple lines, with pointed vest of silver lace. The embossed tulle veil formed the train, and was held in place by a coronet of silver and orange blossom. A large shower bouquet of white and pink flowers was carried. The two bridesmaids were Miss Olive Wilson, in mauve georgette, and Miss May Harvey, in an apple green lace gown. Their headdresses were of tulle, and bouquets matched their gowns. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr. Cyril Haycock, the groomsman being Mr. Hudson Herbert. Two wedding bells were hung over the breakfast table, which was held at Nairn's reception rooms, and numerous crystal vases of pink and gold Iceland poppies. Mrs. Wilson received the guests in a floral georgette, black hat and red bouquet. Mrs. Collie wore black georgette and a satin coat with a black hat; Mrs. McLean (grandmother), was in a black brocade ensemble suit and a black bonnet.

LEGG—GOLDSWORTHY. The wedding was celebrated at the Methodist Church, Ouehunga, on Tuesday, by the Rev. F. E. Leadley, of Emily, daughter of Mrs. Legg, Onehunga, to William Goldsworthy, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Goldsworthy, of Devonport. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her eldest brother, was daintily attired in a frock of satin beaute and silver lace, with underskirt of shell pink crepe de chine. The court train was of silver lame, with rucked tulle and true lover's knot of satin ribbon and with sprays of orange blossom and pink forget-me-nots. She wore the orthodox veil and wreath of orange blossoms and carried a beautiful shower bouquet of white and pink flowers and maidenhair fern. She was attended by Miss Lily Ayling and Miss Alice Harry, who wore apricot georgette with underskirt of crepe (le chine and tulle headdi 'ess to tone. They carried shower bouquets of apricot and mauve flowers. Little Nancy Legg, niece of the bride, acted as flower girl and was dressed in shell pink georgette with bandeaux of pink flowers and silver leaves, and carlied a dainty posy to tone. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. T. Russell, of Te Kuiti, as best man, and Mr. C. Goldsworthy, of Devonport, as groomsman. The reception was held in the Friendly Societies' Hall, Onehunga. The bride's mother received the guest in a handsome frock of navy crepe de chine with champagne pleated vest and navy silk hat match. She carried a bouquet of primrose shaded flowers. The bridegroom's mother wore a smart frock of russet brown crepe de chine with hat to match and carried a bouquet of autumn-tinted flowers. The breakfast tables were tastefully decorated with pink and white flowers. About one hundred guests were entertained.

FINNAGAN—LARRITT. A charming bride was Eva Mirlie Larritt at her wedding on Wednesday iilternoon at the Methodist Church, when she was married by the Rev. Martin to Clarence James Finnagan, eldest son of Mi. and the late Mrs. Finnagan, of Wliangarei. The bride, who i 8 the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ln rritt, of Devonport, was given aw a v by her father. Ivory georgette ami lace fashioned the beautiful bridal gown, which was worn over the palest flesh pink chiffon. The circular lace collar, which fell in deep points at the back, half concealed the close fitting corsage ol georgette. A deep hem of the cream lace fell gracefully from the full tucked skirt. A narrow filet of orange blossom fastened the veil of embroidered cream tulle round the hair. Her showei l>ouquet was of palest pink and white hyacinths and roses. Two sisters of the bride, Misses Welcome and Milfoil i itt, attended the bride. Their picture frocks, with daintily rucked yokes, were <>f sea foam greeif and primrose taflVir respectively. Hat« of toning roulet cmbroidery and tulle completed their very effective toilettes, and each carried a shower bouquet of apricot coloured (lowers. Little Valda. Larritt, a flowei WilS in love-in-a-mist blur chiffon and lace frock and she carried a tiny posy of pink flowers. Mr. J. (.lapham, of Wliangarei. was best man, ana Mr. A. Willis acted as groomsman. Mr. •V lienwith, of Otahuhu, officiated atthe organ. After the ceremonv the y H'its were received at the home of the ovule's parents in Shoal Bay Road. Mrs. Larritt wore a beige rharmeline ensemble, with hat of matching shade.

WALLS—MOYLAN. The marriage of Miss Zita Moylan, second daughter of Mr. James Movlan, of Auckland, and Mr. John Walls, only son of Mi. and Mrs. John Walls, of Pacroa, was celebrated at All Saints' Church, lonsonby Road, on Thursday afternoon, when the Rev. W. W. AveriJl officiated. Entering the church on the arm of her uncle, Mr. ,T. Moylan, the bride was a dainty figure in white georgette and .silver brocaded lame. The bodice was of the latter and band's of the same material were placed at intervals on the skirt. True lovers' knots of pink and blue for-get-me-nots were worked on the front of the skirt and bodice. The embroidered tulle veil formed the train, and was held in place by a chaplet of orange blossom. The bride carried a shower bouquet of white stock and sweet peas. The bridesmaid, Miss Lilly Moylan, wore a pastel blue georgette, having a fine silver lace overdress, with Vandyeked edge. The hat was of white basket straw, with wide blue tulle scarf at one side, the whole being set off with a blue and pink shower bouquet. The little train bearer, Zita Stonell, niece of the bride, wore sky blue crepe de chine worked in rosebuds and had a wreath of the flowers round her head. The best man was Mr. W. Fennell. After the service a wedding breakfast was served at Nairn's reception rooms, when a silver wedding bell was suspended' over the bridal couple, silver bowls of blue larkspur and gold Iceland poppies being the floral decorations. The bride's mother wore apple green crepe de chine, grey and green hat, and carried a bouquet of pink sweet peas. Two grandmothers were present, Mrs. Moylan and Mrs Clifford, of Paeroa, the former in a tweed costume, the latter in navy serge. Other guests were: Mrs. Williams (Hamilton), chocolate bengaline and fawn fox fur, felt hat to tone; Mrs. Lennon, spotted rayon with a fox fur and white and blue*hat; Mrs. Sowry, mauve plaid and plain satin cloth suit, blue hat; Miss Mavis Sowry, fawn pleated uiarocain, fawn cloche felt hat.