PROVINCIAL WEDDINGS

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 75, 21 December 1928, Page 14

PROVINCIAL WEDDINGS

White and gold were the decorations of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Wanganui, yesterday for the wedding of Betty, only daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. S. Baird, of Wanganui, to Chris-

topher Nelson, youngest sou of Mrs. Maclean, of Napier, and the late Mr. C. 11. Alaclean. The bride wore an unusual frock of ivory embossed chenille over pale pink georgette. The long skirt was slight’’- panniered, and the hem of diamante and net matched the deep collar. The dainty veil of Honiton lace was arranged with a tiny coronet of orange blossom and diamante and a shower bouquet of cream and pale pink flowers and white heather was carried. The two bridesmaids, Miss Mollie Harden and Miss Elizabet li Cowie (Masterton), cousin of the bride, wore frilled frocks of poppy and gold georgette, with r horn hats, and gold shoes and hose, s’ >wer bouquets of gold and red roses completed their toilettes. The little flower girls, Marjorie and Katherine Mawson, of Wellington. cousins of t, • bride, were in dainty corn-coloured frocks. Mr. David Sutton, as best man, and Mr. Colin Reeve (Havelock) supported the bridegroom. and the Rev. John Paterson performed the ceremony. After the wedding a reception was held at the bride’s home in Selwyn Street. Mr. and Mrs. Maclean left by motor, the latter travelling in an accordion-pleated frock of cherry and navy, with navy coat, lined and faced witli cherry, and hat and shoes to match. The Ven. Archdeacon Creed-Meredith was the officiating clergyman for the wedding of Phyllis Mildred, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Campbell. Wanganui, to Arthur Gordon, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. .1. Weekes. also of Wanganui, at St, Chad's, St. John's Hill. Wanganui, yesterday evening. The church was decorated in pink and white, and Miss Hadfield presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, was In a wedding gpwn of ivory satin georgette, the uneven skirts falling over a deeply vandyked silver lace hem-line. The sleeves were long and close-fitting, the corsage being finished with a Rhinestone ornament and a cluster of orange blossoms. The veil of embroidered white tulle was held in position with a simple coronet of I-loniton lace over palest pink tulle, adorned with clusters of ■ orange blossoms and seed pearls. Aliases Zena Campbell, sister of the bride, and Daphne Brown (Rapanui) wore frocks of orchid pink marlette, made with uneven hem over underskirts of silver tissue. Silver tissue turban caps with pastel Howers ami silver ribbons were also worn, ami bouquets of roses, carnations ami ferns. Two little flower-girls, Alisses Beth Campbell, sister of the bride, and Betty Jensen, cousin of the bride, wore foamy frocks of pale blue tulle oyer periwinkle crepe-de-chine. and carried posies to tone. The duties of best man and groomsman were carried out by Alessrs. lau McDonald and AV. Roddick respectively. After the wedding a reception was held at the Luxor Cabaret, when Mrs. Campbell, wearing a frock of black mariette over gold tissue, with dainty shoulder posy, and bouquet of carnations, received over 100 guests. A feature of the breakfast table was the handsome three-tier wedding cake, made and given by Airs. F. Read, aunt of the bride. Airs. JI. J. Weekes wore black crepe-de-chine, and rose beige, with hat to tone. After the reception Air. and Airs. Weekes left by motor for a camping tour in the north, the latter travelling in silk floral ninon, with smart coat of pale park green, the hat of Ballituntal straw, and bag to match, ami furs, the gift of the bridegroom.

A wedding of much interest to residents of Palmerston North took place at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church yesterday morning, when Moss Al:.--Leod, elder daughter of Colonel ami Mrs. J. M. Rose, of “Lossie Brae,” Awapuni. was married to Eric William, son of Air. and Mrs. G. H. Espiner, of Balt Street. Palmerston North. The Rev. G. T. Brown officiated, and Mr. W. P. Anderson was best man. Colonel Rose gave his daughter away. The bride entered the church, which had been decorated by her schoo' friends, in a white taffeta frock over a lining of palest blush pink georgette. The yoke of tlie frock was vandyked and was composed of silver metal-lace. The deep hem of metal-lace was heavily embroidered in diaphanous sequins, and a butterfly bow of taffeta was arranged ou tlie left hip. Her veil of tulle and lace lent by Mrs. Ivan Wilson (sister of the bride), was fastened loosely to the head with sprays of orange blossom, and on the right wrist it was caught by a ruffle of orange blossom. She carried a bunch of sweet peas in palest shades. Aliss Peggy Wilson, of Waikanae. was bridesmaid, and her frock of floral organdie was in tones of blue and pink. She wore a black crinoline hat with tiny posies of pink and blue quaintly arranged on the brim, and her bouquet was of blue delphiniums. The bridegroom’s gift to Aliss Wilson was a signet ring. After the ceremony a reception was Held at “Lossie Brae.” the home of the bride’s parents. Airs. Rose received her guests wearing a floral ninon frock over black georgette, ami she carried a bouquet of blue cornflowers. Her hat of black straw was trimmed with a posy of flowers. Mrs. Espiner. mother of the bridegroom, wore Quaker grey silk marocain with touches of lilac, and her bouquet was of lilac shades. Mrs. Ivan Wilson, sister of the bride, wore beige georgette. the skirt having a flounce of fine cobweb lace. When Mr. and Mrs. Espiner left on their wedding trip they were escorted down the drive by Colonel Rose, who led the way. playing “The Highland Wedding” (“We will take the good old way. the way that lies before us”) on the bagpipes. The bride’s travelling ensemble was

of beige georgette ami lace, with coat of charmelaine and cherry red hat and handbag to tone. On her coat was pinned a dainty spray of moss rosebuds, the gift of a very great friend. Alauy beautiful presents were received. and a great number of cheques. On AVednesday evening at All Saints’ Church, Palmerston North, Bernice Cluudina, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Rutledge, of Ferguson Street. Palmerston North, was married to Andrew Stuart, eldest sou of Mr. and Airs. A. Christie, of Cameron Street Ashburton. The church had been beautifully decorated in pink and white by the friends of the bride. The service was fully choral, the Rev. Canon Fancourt officiating. The bride, who entered the church on her father's arm, was attired in an ivory georgette frock over watermelon pink satin, with yoke and deep hem of Chantilly lace. The skirl was fully hooped and was accentuated by the slim fitting bodice. A drooping posy of hand-made Howers and silver leaves fell from one shoulder. Her tulle embroidered veil was caught with a band of diamante at the back of the head, while tiny clusters of orange blossom framed the face. She carried a Victorian posy of pink and white flowers. Her two bridesmaids. Misses Mona Blair (Christchurch) and Aliss Elma McKee, were frocked alike in lavender and silver Paris lace over satin. The bouffante skirts were finished with large soft flowers, and their head-bands were of silver tissue and flowers. They both wore rhinestone necklaces, the gifts of the bridegroom, and carried Victorian posies. Mr. Alurray J. Christie, of Auckland, was best man, and Mr. K. Shrimpton, of Christchurch, was groomsman. After the ceremony Airs. Rutledge received her guests wearing a model frock of putty georgette, inserted with fine lace. Her black hat of fine straw was relieved with taffeta and chiffon velvet flowers in fuchsia shades, and she carried a bouquet to tone. Airs. Christie, mother of the bridegroom, wore a navy georgette ensemble, with touches of pink georgette, and hat to tone. When the bride and bridegroom left by ear on their wedding trip Airs. Christie was wearing a soft leaf green georgette frock, with flared skirt, the bodice be

ing finished with an Eastern ornament in gold and emerald. She also wore a handsome fur coat. Her ballibuntal straw hat toned with the frock. Air. and Airs. Christie will make their future home in Ashburton.