WEDDINGS
The wedding was solemnised';by. the Eev. J. Baird, B.A,Aat the Kent Terrace Presbyterian Church recently,' of Margaret, older; ; daughter of .Mr. and Mrjj. W^. Mcacleni,. Wellington, :to Arthur William John, 'only son:.'of ;Mi\ and Mrs. A. T. De.vonport, Wanganui. The biidu entered'the' church- with her father, -wearing a frock; of .white satin with a largo bow on one hip, the .uneven lieva of the skirt dipping i,to' tho ankles at the back.: The embroidered silk tulle veil, which formed the train, I was worn Juliet cap style-with orange buds, and a sheaf of; red roses was carried. Miss Alice; ; Mcaclem, v sister, was bridesmaid, ■■ wearing "a." frock •of greei. georgette with tight bodice, with satin bow afc the.back.of 'the neekj .the two ties falling tothe.heni Of !the skirt; this was ;flared and-had rows of narrow green' ■■ georgette "frills round it, and fell' into four peaks. She carried a shower bouquet of pink; carnations and maidenhair ; f ei'u, and wore a gold wristlet watch;'the gift of the bridegroom. Mr; Eon., Watson was best Jman. A: reception was afterwards; held at the Mokoia Hall. Mrs. W. Meaclcm, | tho bride's mother, who received the guests, .wore a smart'gown of navy blue georgette with lemon trimming, a,navy blue corded silk coat, and a navy hat to match.' Her bouquet was of lemon and mauve tints. ■. The' bridegroom^ mother, Mrs. A". T. Devonport, wore a wine-coloured frock- with hat to match, and carried an autumn-tinted bouquet. Later the bride and bridegroom, left by, car for the North. ■ ' ; The wedding was solemnised at Taranaki Street Methodist Churelv,; Wellington, recently of Gladys May, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Reynolds, of Palmerstou North, to Albert Edward, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Jacobson, Wellington. The Eev. T. E. Richards oificiated, and Mr. E. Haymes presided at the organ. Tho bride, who entered the church with her father, was'attired in a dainty frock of ivory white, the bodice being of chenillo georgette, with long tight sleeves, and tho skirt of flared frilled goorgette, 'with uneven hemline. A beautifully embroidered veil and orange blossoms "were Svorn, and a bouquet of lapageria,; pansies and lily of the valley, was carried. Miss Myrtle Jacobson, cousin of the bridegroom, was bridesmaid, wearing pale blush-pink georgetto with fitted bodico'and frilled skirt, and a crinoline hat. Her bouquet was of 'deep pink roses and autumn-tinted pausies and foliage.
Mr. £. A.; Reynolds, brother, : . : of: the bride, was best man. Tvijo small nieces of tlic bridegroom," llisses Patricia Balph.. and Joyce; Kuchen,- were also in attendance., in dainty frocks of palo pink frilled net over crepe de chine, with large hats to" match; ::e.ach carried a posy-of roses and paiisies to tone. , About fifty guests were present at a reception held in the Wesley Institute Building. The bride's mother, who received the -guests, wore-' navy crepe de chine trimmed . with :,fawn, and navy hat. She carried a posy,..6f deep cream roses and autumn tinted' pansies. 'The bridegroom's mother Was: in a smart black costume and black hat with touch of cornflower blue: Her posy was of roses' and cornflowers. Later Mr. and Mrs. Jacobson leftcloi"-Nel-son en route to the •■'Franz-.. Josef.-:C}la-; tier, the bride travelling-in-;a-frock Princess Mary blue- silk-de.-.-jbi, with fawn Bangkok strawhatancl satin coat.
The marriage'- was celebrated at the^ Church of The Holy Na'nie, NairnviHe, Ngaio, of Moya Gertrude, youngest: daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Knight,i JSTgaio, to. James Campbell, Thomson, youngest son of the-late ill-.: and Mrs.: |J. Thomson, Wellington. , The bride,, who was escorted, by her.;.father,-wore a becoming : frock of. ivory.-. French, mariette, -trimmed-...; with"-'' 'silver.V. lace. The veil was of Brussels lace,;and ~\vas worn with a coronet ;of oraiigo blossom.1 Tlie bridesmaid was Miss Nell M'Keuna," who wore pale lavender georgette, .relieved with touches, of pale;-pink, and hat to match; Miss Ngaire ~Knight was flower girl, wearing pale pink crepe do chine. Mr. A. D. Kobbie wias'bestman. The bridegroom's -gift '.to ■ the bride was a handsome, fox fur/* A reception was tendered to some fifty guests at the homo of the bride's parents, 'Ngaio.;, A marquee had v beeni erected on, the lawn, the tables being suitably decorated. Later Mr. ;and^ Mrs. J. C. Thomson left for a",'tour through Taranaki. .. ; .-. _ ...;,;■.•.;" ;.•■:..'•■•
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Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 57, 8 March 1930, Page 13
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