WEDDINGS

Evening Star, Issue 22191, 20 November 1935, Page 17

WEDDINGS

by “D 1 AN A”

MOODIE—WALLIS. On the evening of Thursday, November 7, the Caversham Presbyterian Churoli, which was artistically decorated in flowers of pink and white, made-a beautiful setting for the interesting and very pretty wedding solemnised by the Rev. C. M, Sullivan between' Norma Jean, only daughter of Mr and Mrs W. E. Wallis, of South Dunedin, and Charles Edward, only son of Mr C. E. Moodio, of Glasgow. As. she entered the church on the arm of her father, the bride made a charming picture in her gown of heavy ivory satin, slightly trained, with cowled neck, sleeves fitting tightly over the wrist, and finished with a row of tiny silver buttons down the back. Her veil of Brussels net fell from a coronet of orange blossoms into a long graceful train, and she carried a beautiful bouquet of lilies and bride’s blossom. Her only attendant was her cousin, Miss Rona M'Leod, who wore a dainty coral frock trimmed with silver lame and a picture hat to tone. She carried a shower bouquet of pink sweet peas, rhododendrons, and maidenhair fern. The bridegroom was,attended by Mr Alex. Marshall as best man, and Messrs It. Sellar and J. Winefield carried out the duties of ushers. Miss Dorothy Barron presided at the organ, and during the signing of the register Miss Alice Thomson sang ‘ Because.’ After the ceremony the breakfast was held at Lake’s Restaurant, where the guests, were received by Mrs AV. E. Wallis, vvearing a bottle green ensemble, with hat to tone, and Mrs L. Williams, wearing a floral frock with navy coat and hat. They carried similar posies of azalias and roses. Among the many congratulatory messages were cables from South Africa and Scotland. A very happy evening continued with bridge and dancing interspersed with items. When Mr and Mrs Moodie left on their honeymoon the bride travelled in a black-and-white costume with toning accessories. BAN WELL-SMITH. The South Dunedin Baptist Church was beautifully decorated by friends of the bride on the evening of November 12 for the marriage of Myra Rubena Smith, only daughter of Mrs Raymond O’Brien, of Tainui, Anderson’s Bay, and Ernest Edwards Banwell, second son of Mrs Banwell and the late Private Banwell, of Dunedin. Outlining the pulpit were huge rosettes of Margaret Rose and Elizabeth blue ribbon, bowls of Nile lilies, Solomon’s seal, laburnum, and azaleas adorned the organ and platform, while the pews, reserved for the guests, were looped with large bows of white ribbon. The bride, who entered the church to the strains of [the wedding march, played by Mrs Tyrell, was given away by her step-father, Mr Raymond O’Brien. Her exquisitely cut and designed gown of heavy ivory satin beaute fitted smartly to the waist and hips, from whence it flowed in graceful folds to the instep in front and a long train at the back. The corsage was trimmed with a circular cape which was shirred at intervals to form scallops. Her veil, of finest Brussels net, was heavily embroidered and was confined by a broad band of orange blossom buds, and her bouquet was a- shower of liiium aratums and asparagus fern. The Rev. Mr Pago was the officiating minister. She was attended by two bridesmaids, her cousin, Miss Melba Ashton, of Oamaru, and Miss Eileen Banwell (sister of the bridegroom), and a flowergirl (niece of the bride), little Betty Smith. Both bridesmaids wore lace frocks of similar design, Miss Ashton’s being of Margaret Rose and Miss Barnwell’s of Elizabeth blue. The long Vshaped backs finished close to the waistline and were outlined by a narrow frill. The skirts were tight-fitting to the hips and fell gracefully in flares to the ground. They carried matching shower bouquets and each wore a matching circlet of tiny rosebuds round her head. Little Betty Smith made a charming picture in her ankle-length frock of rose organdie and shepherdess hat worn on one side of her curly head, .jhe carried a miniature Victorian posy to tone with her frock. Durinothe signing- of the register Mr Charles G. Drummond gave a very artistic rendering of Guy D’Hardelot’s song. because,’ which was much appreciated by the large audience. The bridegroom was attended by Mr William Smith (the brides brother) as best man, and Mr nr -'RGuin as groomsman. Messrs W Banwell and A. Smith acted as ushers. Immediately following the religious ceremony a reception was held in the Strand Salon, where the bride’s mother and step-father, Mr and Mrs Raymond O’Brien, received the’ guests. Mrs O Brien, who carried a bouquet of red raminculas, bronze tulips, maidenhair fern, was attired in a charming ensemble of navy silk marocain patterned in a floral design of red and white, and a .small navv balilnintal straw hat turned sharply Tip at tlio left side and finished with a ribbon bow. the mother of the bridegroom, Mrs Banwell, wore a tailored suit of navy silk and a chic hat of navy straw adorned by an eye veil, and she carried a bouquet of scarlet rainmcnlas and maiden hair fern. Among those present wore Mrs C. Banwell, grandmother of the bridegroom, Mr and Airs AV. Ashton (great uncle and great aunt of the bride), Mr and Airs AV. Smith. Ahand Airs S. AVilson, Air and Airs C. H. Hyman, Air and Airs J. R. ATelville, Mr and Mrs G. S. Doig. Ah- and Airs C. Preen, Air and Airs A. APCIne, Air and Airs L. Pickering, Air and Airs R. Don, ‘ a, I ,d „ Mrs W - Smith, Afesdames D. Campbell (Kurow) and Vickers, Alisses R. Smith, L. O’Brien, G. Richardson, H. Brown, Joyce West. J. Saunders, L. Anderson, A. Banwell, G. Ashton, R. I 1 ox, V. Reeves, AV. Smith, and Joyce AVilson. Alessrs W. Smith, Dnvo Smith, Ah Vickers, A, Booth, Allan Roberts, E. Vickers, T. Turnbull, T. vfitch, AV. Banwell, A. Smith, Charles G. Drummond, A. AV. Anderson, A. Todd, A 1 ax well M'Guin, and C. \A 7ilson, Masters Owen Hyman and Bobbie Smith. For going away the bride wore a smart ensemble of navy and white silk marocain, with a navy tagel straw hat, purse, shoos, and hat to match.