WEDDING

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume LI, Issue 8274, 28 April 1923, Page 3

WEDDING

CHITTY— COURTENAY

A very pretty wedding was celebrated in the “Arcadia Hall” at C p.m. on the 24th. inst , when Misf Breta Courtenay, eldest daughter of Mr C. C. Couitenay, of the Mount, was married to Mr W. W. Chitty of Auckland. The Rev. E. A. McCutcheon officiated at the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a white silk gown relieved with old family lace and touches of silver. A coronet of orange blossoms supported an exquisite bridal veil, and she carried a beautiful white shower bouquet of white cactus dahlias and, white satin streamers, die present of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids wore beautiful frocks—that of the only sister of the bride (Miss Vera Courtenay) being of cream fugi silk with touches of gold, and that of Miss Tabb(ofOpotiki)being cream fugi silk wdth touches of gold; Both wore autumn foliage wreaths and tulle veils to match the dresses. They carried shower bouquets of crimson flowers, autumn leaves and crimson streamers. The bouquets, together with a a gold brooch set with pearls and aquamarines were the gifrs of the bridegroom to each bridesmaid. - The train bearers, little Ester Bain and little Marjory Lindell, both wore pale pink organdi frocks flounced and petalled, with Dutch bonnets edged with pearls, and carried baskets of white flowers, Each wore a silver bangle the present of the bridegroom. Mrs Courtenay the mother of the bride was gowned in black silk trimmed with gold, a large black hat with ostrich plumes and carried a bouquet of crimson cactus dahlias and asparagus fern. The best man was Mr Aubrey Courtenay, the only brother of the bride. Mr D. Halcombe was the groomsman. The hall was beautifully decorated with garlands of flowers and Chinese lanterns, lighted by coloured electric bulbs. A large floral bell, also lighted by electricity, followed overhead scattering confetti on th2 bridal procession on their entrance and exit. The hymn “ How welcome was the call ” was sung by the choir as'the bridal party entered the hall. Mrs Parcell presided at the organ and played Mend elssohn’s Wedding March on the departure of the bride and bridegroom. After the ceremony the guests partook of the wedding breakfast at which the customary toasts were honoured. The bride’s travelling dress was of nigger velvet and hat to match. The happy couple amidst showers of confetti and rice and hearty good wishes from about 200 guests then left by motor car to join the s.s. Ngapuhi for Auckland, where they will reside. The presents were numerous and valuable, including several cheques. In the evening the bride’s parents entertained the wedding guests, who came from all parts of the district, and dancing was indulged in until midnight.