WEDDINGS

Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 24, 30 January 1933, Page 13

WEDDINGS

' BOYS—WILLIAMS. A wedding of widespread interest, for which guests arrived from all parts of Canterbury, Christchurch, and the North Island, took .place at Geraldine on Saturday afternoon (states the "Christchurch Star"). The bride was Peggy Joan, only child of the late Captain T. A. Williams, K.N., aud Mrs. Williams, England, and the bridegroom was Brian Ward, only son of Sir Francis and' Lady Boys,'of Christchurch...' The ceremony was performed at Stl Mary's Church by the Bey. C. Maclaverty (vicar of St. Saviour's Church, Lyttelton), who was assisted by Canon Coursey (vicar of St. Mary's parish). Beautiful floral decorations, tho work of Mrs. George Dennistoun and friends of the bride, made a picturesque setting for the bridal retinue. The bride, who was escorted by her uncle, "Mr. J. M. H. Tripp, was attended .by sis .■ bridesmaids—Misses Mary Eolleston (chief, Timaru), Janet Williams (Poverty Bay), Kit Ormond (Hawkes Bay), Phyllis Erancis (Christchurch),. Bosemary Williams (cousin of the bride, Hawkes Bay), Mary Weld (Marlborough)— and two little trainbearers, Felicity Craeroft Wilson (Christchurch) and Mary Ynyr Bobinson. Her gown of ivory faconne velvet, was fashioned on long, sweeping lines. The semi-fitting bodice ■ was gathered in to fit snugly round the hips with diagonal tucking. The .skirt was cut with flared panels, three of which formed a long train. Over this a magnificent court-length train of silver lame, lined with pink georgette was arranged from the shoulders. Her veil of fine net was held in place by a coronet of pearls and orange blossom in the shape of leaves. She carried a lovely sheaf of while lilium harasii. The tiny maids who carried the bridal train were dressed alike in long white satin Empire frocks, finished with blue sashes and puff sleeves. They wore circlets of blue forget-me-nots on their hair. The bridesmaids were also dressed alike, their frocks being of sistine blue georgette. The bodice of each frock was cut low at the back and shirred in front into a diamondshaped yoke. A sash, arranged from the sides, was tied in a bow at the' back, and the beautifully-cut skirt flared into graceful folds. All wore little detachable. shoulder capes of georgette and carried- bouquets of Essex pink carnations. Their hats of blu6 racello straw were trimmed jvith

velvet ribbons and bows., Mr. John Ormond, Hastings,- Hawkes Bar, was best _ man, and Mr. David Ritchie (Wairarapa) groomsman. Messrs. J. and C. Acland and F. Cracroft Wilson and J. Ward (Christchurch) were ushers.. After the ceremony a large number of guests were entertained at "Silverton," Woodbury, home of the bride's uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J. Mowbray Tripp. The house was gaily decorated with flowers, and a marquee presented a picturesque appearance with pink carnations, sweet peas, and greenery. Mrs. Tripp received her guests wearing a handsome frock of black chiffon and lace fashioned with alternate panels and: a smart cape, arranged also in panels of lace and chifEon, and bordered with white fox to match the upstanding collar. She also wore a smart black and white crepe de chine turban and her bouquet was of etoile-de-Hollande roses. Lady Boys wore a beautiful gown of pale grey romaine, the bodice 6f which was gracefully swathed into an Empire corsage, and the skirt fell in graduated flares. From the shoulders was draped a grey detachable cape trimmed with fox fur and her becoming hat of black ballibuntl straw was lined with jade, and'she carried a sheaf of pink and apricot Toses and begonias. The bride travelled in an attractive frock of grey elephant-crepe, the material being drawn into a knot at the neck-line and outlined with grey net. The sleeves, widely puffed to below the elbow, were drawn into tightfitting cuffs and trimmed with similar knots. A sash, arranged from the sides, was tied in a bow at the back; and the skirt was smartly flared. Iter grey hat, which was moulded into a turban, was finished with a jaunty little French feather of saxe-blue. She also wore a becoming bouele coat, trimmed with a deep collar of grey fox fur. ' DANDERSON— SULLIVAN. The wedding took place at St. Mark's Church recently of Thelma, only daugh-. ter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Sullivan, Moxham avenue, Kilbirnie, and John, only son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Danderson, Sar street, Highland Park. The Rev. H. E. K. Fry officiated. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a dainty frock of ivory georgette. Pleated frilling edged the bolero bodice, wrists, and hemline, and also outlined tho scalloped skirt. Her bouquet was of white., and cream roses. The attendant maids, Misses Mavis Bradshaw (chief) and Marjory Checsman, wore frocks of green georgette, patterned in autumn colourings. They carried bouquets of roses to match. Two little flower:girls, Jillian Srown and Barbara Adams, wore dainty frocks of frilled lemon organdie and carried baskets of deep cream roses. Mr. Olive Geere-Watson was best man, and .Mr. Frank Norton-Taylor groomsman. A reception was held at. the Ritz. Mrs. Sullivan wore a frock of periwinkle blue and a hat to. tone. She carried an autumu shaded posy. Mrs. Danderson's frock was of• black silk, relieved with black and white spotted collar, and a black hat. Her posy was of ,red rosebuds. Elocutionary and: musical items were given by Miss Elcaiiora Geere-Watson and Miss Kathleen Ferris. When the bride and bridegroom left by car for the north Mrs; Danderson wore a blue frock trimmed with red and white-and a blue tailored-coatn. -,-...