WEDDINGS OF THE DAY.

Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 49, 27 February 1931, Page 11

WEDDINGS OF THE DAY.

McIVOR—REESE. A pretty wedding was solemnised at St. James' Church, Rangataua, recently, when Thelma May, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Reese, of Rangataua, was married to Lewis Edward, second son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Mclvor, of Dunedin. The Rev. Barnes officiated, and Mrs. Fraser was at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore an ankle-length frock of ivory satin, with overskirt of silk lace. Her embroidered tulle veil was held in place by a coronet of orange blo-ssom. She carried a shower bouquet of white dahlias, Christmas lilies and maidenhair fern, and was attended by her sister, Miss Ina Reese, who wore a powder blue satin ankle-length frock, with frills of silk net, a crinoline hat to tone, and carried a bouquet of sweet peas, carnations and maidenhair fern. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. T. Donaldson. After the ceremony a reception was held in the Rangataua Hall, where 100 guests were entertained. The bride's mother wore navy silk bengaline trimmed with fawn, and fawn bangkok hat, and carried a bouquet of sweet peas and carnations. The bridegroom's sister, Miss M. Mclvor, of Wellington, wore floral georgette and lemon hat. WILSCHEFSKI—THORBURN. St. Matthew's Church was chosen for the wedding of Miss Majorie Iris Thorburn, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. iS. Ellis Thorburn, of Silverdale, to Mr. Victor Claude Wilschcfski, son of Mrs. List, of Blockhouse Bay. Canon C. Grant Cowen performed the ceremony. The bride was given away by her father, and wore a tight-fitting bodice with full ankle length skirt of ivory satin. The only trimming was a long shoulder spray of lily of the valley. An embroidered tulle veil was held in place by a coronet of orange blossom and lily of the valley, and she carried a shower bouquet of white cactus dahlias. Miss Irene List was the bridesmaid, and Mrs. J. Carter, the bride's sister, was matron of honour. Dainty ankle length frocks of pastel pink georgette had lace shoulder capes, tulle caps with gold lace bands, and pink shower bouquets completing striking ensembles. Little Hazel Druinniond, as flower girl, was in an Early Victorian frock of gold flounced tulle, a tulle and flower headdress, and she carried a gold basket of blooms. Mr. List was the best man, and Mr. J. Carter the groomsman. The wedding supper was served at Romano's Cabaret, the bride's mother receiving the guests in a fawn floral silk marocaiu, black hat and carrying a mauve aster bouquet. The bridegroom's mother wore a navy blue crepe de chine ensemble, blue hat, and carried a scarlet bouquet.

TAYLOR—WILLIS. The Epiphany Church, Newton, was the scene of the wedding " recently* of Maude Emily, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Willis, of Dominion Road, and Frederick Cur/on, second son of Mrs. and the late Mr. G. K. Taylor, of Ponsonby. The Rev. Moreton performed the ceremony. Entering the church on the arm of her father, the bride made a pleasing picture gowned in a soft frock of ivory crepe satin with diamante trimmings. The embroidered veil •a orn oyer, a silver Juliet cap, and fastened to the forehead with clusters of orange blossom, Jell in soft billowy folds to form a train. A shower bouquet of pale pink and white blooms completed the toilet. The firjt bridesmaid, Miss Ivy Taylor (sister of the groom) wore an anklc-lengtli gown of coral pink satin, with a tulle picture hat to tone, and carried a bouquet of pink blooms. Miss Flossie Taylor, second bridesmaid, wore a frock ol pastel ,green crepe satin, with a tulle picture hat to tone, with her frock. She carried a bouquet of i nt.r.mn blooms. Mr: George Willis performed the duties or best man. A reception was held at the bride's parents' residence. The bride's mother received her guests in a frock of navy silk maroealn, with hat to tone. The bridegroom's mother wore dove grey French crepe de chine with hat to tone.

BRUNTON—HOOK. The wedding took place at St. Alban s church, Dominion Road, on Wednesday evening, of Gwenyth Mary Hook, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P.' J. Hook, Brixton Road, Mt. Eden, to Wallace Colin Thomas Brunton, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Brunton, Wharepoa, Thames Valley. The bride was given away by her father, and wore a frock of cream satin with tight fitting bodice and long flared skirt, which formed a train. A capeline of old lace with wreath of orange blossoms across back, was her headdress, and she carried a sheaf of white dahlias. The bridesmaids were Misses Freda Gillingham and Margery Dawson, who were dressed alike in lime green georgette frocks, ankle length, with hip yoke and broad hem of shirred georgette. Picture hats to tulle to tone were worn, and they carried Victorian posies of carnations. The bridegroom was supported by Mr. G. Buclian, of Thames, as best man, and the groomsman was Mr. L. Hook (brother of bride), of Hamiton. A reception was held after the ceremony at Zealandia Hall, Dominion Boad. The bride's mother received her guests wearing black satin relieved with beige. The groom's mother was in black satin beaute, and they both carried bouquets of purple asters. WILLOUGHBY—ROGERS. The Presbyterian Church, Avondale, was prettily decorated on Wednesday evening, when Reberta, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Rogers, of Station Road, Avondale, was married to Joseph Everard, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Willoughby, of Canal Road, Avondale. The Rev. Coombe officiated, and Miss Thomas presided at the organ. The bride, who entered the church on her father's arm, wore a dainty frock of ivory satin beaute. The flared skirt was ankle-length, with a scalloped hem •line in front, forming a train at the back. Her embroidered veil was draped over the head, and caught at each side with a spray of orange blossoms. She carried a white bridal bouquet. Miss Joyce Rogers, sister of the bride, attended as bridesmaid, and wore an ankle-length frock of peach crepe de chine. A large bow was draped at the side, and the flared skirt was scalloped at the hem, dipping towards back. Her crinoline hat was of the same toning, and she carried a shower bouquet to match. Little Alwin Rogers, as flower girl, wore a frock of pink crepe de chine, with hat to match, and carried a posy of pink and mauve flowers. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Walter Willoughby.. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Oddfellows' Hall, where the bride's mother received her guests in a frock of black marocain, with hat oo tone, and carried an autumn-tinted bouquet. Mrs. Willoughby, mother of the bridegroom, wore navy crepe fleurii and Baku straw hat. '