WEDDINGS OF THE DAY.

Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 85, 11 April 1931, Page 14

WEDDINGS OF THE DAY.

McKINNON—NISBETT. The marriage of Miss Ometta Nisbctt, daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. H. A. Nisbett, to Mr. Mervyn Newby McKinnon youngest son of Mrs. C. McKinnon, of Grey Lynn, took place at the residence of the bride's mother, Now North Road, Kingsland, recently. The Rev. C. G. Scrimgeour officiated. Mi\ E. Anderson, brother-in-law of the bride, gave her away. The wedding gown was of ivory souple .satin, made ankle length, with a sleeveless bodice and a flared skirt, fastened at the waist with a diamante buckle. The tulle veil was swathed over the head and held by a bandeau of orange blossom buds. A shower bouquet of white roses, sweet peas and carnations was carried. The bridesmaids were Misses Venus Nisbett and Gladys McKinnon. Their frocks were of georgette in pastel pink and apple green respectively, and were ankle length, with full flared skirts. Crinoline hats matched their frocks, and-tliey carried sheafs of pale pink dahlias. The flower girls were little Daphne Anderson (bride's niece) and Daphne Wyatt, in Early Period gowns of peach and mauve organdie respectively. Their Kate Greenaway bonnets and posies were in the same tones. Mr. K. Wood was best man, and Mr. S. McKinnon groomsman. Mrs. Nisbctt received in a navy blue crepe de chine and hat to tone. The bridegroom's mother wore figured georgette, with hat to match. SKIPPER—BOYACK.

The wedding was celebrated at the Opotiki Methodist Church on Easter Monday of Ella Kannar, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bovack, of Dundee, Scotland, to Harold George, second son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Skipper, of Opotiki. The Rev. G. R. Harris officiated and Miss Sydenham presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Frank Boyack, wore a beautiful ankle-length frock of ivory satin ondalla. A graceful skirt, with front panel and side flares, fell from a long, tight-fitting bodice. A spray of orange blossoms and silver leaves completed her frock. Her beautifully embroidered veil fell from a dainty head-dress and was ornamented with orange blossoms. Her bouquet was of lemon tuberous begonias antirrhinums and maidenhair fern. Miss Nellie Johnson, who attended as bridesmaid, was in an ankle-length frock of green georgette. The tight-fitting bodice was finished with satin and a diamante buckle, from which the skirt fell in a full flare. A matching coatee, finished with a green satin bow and streamers, was also worn. The green tulle headdress was worn as a halo. The beautiful bouquet was of pink chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern. Mr. Clarence Wolfenden attended as best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at Sirs. Skipper's residence, who received wearing a frock of navy blue crepe de chine, with hat to tone. Mrs. D. Anderson (sister of the bride) wore a navy blue repp frock, relieved with biscuit-coloured georgette and matching hat.

McRAE—WARDROP. The wedding of Miss Margaret Stella Wardrop, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 11. Wardrop, of Putaruru, to Mr. Kenneth Mcßae, was celebrated at bt. Patrick's Cathedral. on Tuesday. Dr. Buxton officiated. The bride, who entered the church escorted by her father, made a charming picture in a full ankle length Victorian frock of satin cliarmeuse, with a tight fitting bodice. Her embroidered tulle veil was fastened with tiny sprays of orange blossom to a bonnet made like a cap of lace. She carried a shower bouquet of pink roses and asters. The bridesmaids were Misses Nellie and Eileen Wardrop, sisters of the bride, and Miss Ivy Ward, wearing pink, green and heliotrope georgette dresses, which were fully flared with tiny frills to the waist and tWit-fitting bodices, which together with large crinoline hats to correspond completed their They carried Victorian bouquets. Miss Mcßae, sister of the bridegroom, was flower girl, wearino, an early period frock of deep pink aeoro-ette. A sheaf of dahlias and pink asters was carried. The bride's mother received in a frock of black satin beaute, with black Bangkok hat to tone. An autumn shaded bouquet was carried. The bridegroom's mother wore navy, crepe de chine, with hat to match. She carried a dainty bouquet of choice flowers. After the ceremony' the reception was held at Nairn's rooms, which were tastefully decorated in shades 01 rose blue, lavender and pink for the occasion, and where a large number of relatives and friends were entertained. Among the guests were Mesdames Walsh, Goodwin, Edgehill, Kelly and Cummings.

JOHNSTON—ANDREW. Manv relatives and friends were present at St. David's Church, Khyber Pass, last Tuesday evening, to witness the marriage ceremony of Lorna Margaret, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Andrew, May beck Road, Mount Albert (late of Koliimarama) and Mr. Walter Thomas Johnston, the youngest son of Mrs. and the late Mr. T. Johnston, of Balmoral Road (formerly of Bluff. South Island). The Rev. E. Mowbray-Finnis, of Waiuku, conducted an impressive ceremony, whilst Mr. E. S. Cranston officiated at the organ. The bride, who entered with her father, chose a faint blush-rose pink ensemble. Her gown of French silk georgette, worn over a deeper tone of crepe do chine, was modelled on the princess style, finished with a smart capo hanging from the shoulders and falling gracefully over a fully flared ankle length skirt, which slightly trained •it the back. Horseshoe shape shirring formed the only decoration on the skirt. A beautifully embroidered pale pink tulle veil was worn swathed over the head, and held with tiny strands and clusters of orange blossom, and this veil formed a second train. A pure white shower bouquet of Easter blossoms, with faint touches of the predominating pink, was carried. Miss Mavis Roberts, cousin of the bride, attended as bridesmaid, gowned in the palest shade of springtime green silk georgette over a deeper shade of crepe do chine. Her frock was on similar princess lilies to tlio bride's', the skirt being fully flared ankle length, with two fluted side panels of the georgette, which trailed in a slight train. A large soft bow from the low waistline formed an effective back trimming. Finishing the ensemble was a hat of green felt and ring velvet, with scalloped brim and large flat bow of velvet toning in. She carried a pastel shaded bouquet to tone with her frock. Mr. W. Sutherland was best man. After the ceremony a wedding reception was held at the Domain Kiosk, where Mrs. Andrew received wearing a patterned silk velvet frock, black felt toque with diamante, and smart sable stole. She carried a bouquet of autumn-tinted flowers. Mrs. Johnston, the bridegroom's mother, chose black silk bengaline coatee style, with French pleated vest in beige georgette, and black Bangkok hat. She carried a bouquet of deep red roses and carnations.