Weddings Far And Near

Dominion, Volume 32, Issue 66, 10 December 1938, Page 6 (Supplement)

Weddings Far And Near

MANY RECENT BRIDES

Wright—Taylor , The wedding took place recently at the .Church of Christ. Wellington, of ’Helen M. Taylor, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Taylor, The Terrace, Wellington, and Alan H. Wright, third son of Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Wright, Brooklyn. Mr. A.. G. Saunders performed the ceremony and Miss Jenty Haggard, played the organ.. iiThe hride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of cream 'satin with a long circular train edged with a frill of accordion pleating. The long sleeves were cuffed with a similar frill and in the front of the gown a long panel fell from the waist to the hem The draped neckline was finished at either side with flat cream satin flowers which continued on the circle to the back of the frock. The veil, which fell from a coronet of orange blossoms, was lent by Mrs. Maurice Graham, Hamilton. The bride carried a bouquet of carnations, roses, watsonias, asparagus fern and maidenhair fem. Mrs..W. W. Roddick, Auckland (the bride’s sister), was matron of honour, and Miss Betty McKenzie and Miss Nancy Alexander (cousin of the bridegroom were bridesmaids. All three wore full skirted frocks of delphinium blue swiss organdie, with sashes of matching silk velvet. The ruched bodices were made with off-the-should-er necklines. Their bouquets were of pink roses, carnations and watsonias. Mr. D. Alexander was best man and Messrs. M. and R. Wright were grooms-

men. Piper William Macßae piped the bridal couple from the church steps to their car and on their return from the photographers piped them to where the guests were assembled. During the signing of the register Mrs. A. G. Saunders sang a solo, with an extra verse'specially written by her for the occasion. The reception was held at the Southern Colledge studio, where the guests were received by Mi*, and Mrs. Taylor, assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Wright. Mrs. Taylor was wearing a frock of black printed satin with a matching hat. Mrs. Wright’s ensemble was of navy blue crepe satin. Both: the mothers carried posies Io lone with their ensembles. When .Mr. and Mrs. Alan Wright left on their honeymoon the latter was wearing a brown model frock with a hat to match. McLaren—Lees A rainbow colour scheme was chosen by .lune, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lees, Lower Hutt, for her marriage recently to Donald William McLaren, son of Mrs. T. Cullen Poweli, Levin. Her three bridesmaids, Misses Patricia Hogg,’ Lorna Adams and Yvonne Vickery wore frocks of blue, pink and lemon, and carried flowers in rainbow shades. Her own gown was silver. The ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. T. Pagg, took place at St James Church, Lower Hutt. Mr. Lees escorted his daughter, whose lirme gown -.lwk ■

tern of lovers’ knots at the heart-shaped neckline. The gown was a fitting one, made with a long train, and her Parisian lace veil was held in place with a coronet of petrrls. She carried a sheath of cream roses. The bridesmaids’ frocks of embossed lacquered satin were made, like the bride’s gown, with heart-shaped necklines bordered with pearl embroidery. Pearl embroidery also decorated the long ends of the sashes which tied high in front and fell to the hemline. Oyer their hair they wore coloured veils, matching their frocks, held in place with flowers. Mr. W. Grose was best man and Messrs. Gordon Sorenson and Lee McLaren (brother of the bridegroom) were groomsmen. At the Midland Hotel, where the reception was held, the floral decorations were carried out in blue, pink and lemon flowers, to . repeat the effect of the bridesmaids’ frocks. Mr. and Mrs. Lees received the guests, assisted by Mrs. PowelL Mrs. Lees was wearing a gown of moss green satin, with a silver and green coatee of stiffened lace. Her hat was green and she carried a bouquet of lemon roses. Mrs. Powell was in an ensemble of black chiffon velvet with a black hat and carried a bouquet of red roses. When Mr. and Mrs. D. W. McLaren left on their honeymooh the bride was wearing a tailored ensemble of deep blue trimmed with white french braiding. Her small straw toque was banded with the same material as the frock, and finished with a long veil. She also wore a double set of fox furs, the gift of the bridegroom. future home will be at Day’s Bay. Bartlett —Boyle The pretty wedding was solemnized recently at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Levin, by the Rev. Father Lynch, of Hazel Gertrude, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Boyle, Levin, to Harry Eames (Blue), fourth son of Captain A. E. Bartlett, Brixham, Devon, England. Miss Eileen Bradley, Levin, was the organist. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a charming gown of deep magnolia satin beautp cut on classical lines and having u sun-ray pleated train. The beautifully-embroidered tulle veil fell from a coronet of orange blossom and formed a second train over that of her gown. A sheaf of arum lilies, orange blossom and maidenhair fern completed a becoming ensemble.

Attending the bride was her sister. Miss Ona Boyle, who wore pale pink stiffened cobweb lace over satin with pink tulle shoulder veil held in place with a halo of roses. She carried a bouquet of kalmia latifold pink roses and maidenhair fern and wore a gold bracelet, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridegroom was attended by* Mr. Laurence Jensen, Palmerston North, as best man, and Mr. N. W. Ryder, Levin, was usher at the church.

On leaving the church the bride was lucky ihorseshoo fey her;

small nephew, lan Ryder, Levin; After the ceremony, Air. and, Mrs. Boyle entertained about 50 guests at a reception held at the Civic Lounge, where the usual toasts were honoured, Mr. J. Hoffman, Lower Hutt, ably carrying out the duties of toastmaster. Airs. Boyle received the guests wearing a wine french model ensemble with black accessories and carried a posy of red roses. 1

The ibride travelled in a green tailored costume with london tan accessories, and a fur, the gift of the bridegroom.

Mr. aud Mrs. Bartlett’s future homewill be in Palmerston North.

Bradley—Strawbridge

The wedding took place recently at St. Stephen’s Church, Marton, of Margaret Hall, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Strawbridge, Marton, and Benjamin James, eldest son of Mr. and the late Mrs. W. Bradley, Rotorua. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. AV. Raine and Mr. Lillie played the organ. The church had been beautifully* decorated by friends of the bride.

The bride, who was escorted, by her father, wore a lovely gown of white sheer with a satin stripe. Iler gown was trained and had tiny buttons from waist to hem in the front, and long, tightly fitting sleeves gathered at the shoulders. Iler silk net embroidered veil was caught with a coronet of orange blossom and was worn over her face as she entered the church. Her bouquet was of white roses, lily of the valley and maidenhair fern. The bride was attended by Miss Dorothy Field, who wore a gown of apricot silk net over sal in, and a short net veil with a coronet of apricot flowers, matching her bouquet of apricot lilies and azaleas.

Mr. AV. Bradley, Cambridge, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Mr. and Mrs.' Strawbridge received their guests in the parish hall after the ceremony. Mrs. Strawbridge wore navy* georgette wtih furs and navy accessories, and carried a bouquet of red roses. Mr. and Mrs. R. Managli, Halcoinbe, uncle and aunt of the bridegroom, assisted the bride’s parents. Mrs. Managh wore a blue ensemble and accessories, and carried a bouquet of autumn-tinted roses.

After the reception Mr. and Mrs. Bradley left by car for a tour of the north, the bride travelling in a navy costume and. furs. with navy, accessories. “ ” ——