WEDDING BELLS.

Greymouth Evening Star, 29 September 1917, Page 5

WEDDING BELLS.

MIRFIN—PEDIUZZI. u —"*" A quiet but pretty wedding was celebrated at lieefton on Wednesday, L>6th i'nst., the contracting parties boinn-" Miss Marie Pedni/.zi, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs Louis Pedray.zi, of Mawheraiti and Mr. Jwllo Mirfin, fourth son of Mr. and Mrs Mirfin, of "Oulton," lkainatua. The bride, who was given away by hej father looked charming in a, dress ot palette cream satin and wore a. irinon mop cap, carrying a lovely bouquet of ' pink and cream sweet peas, asparagus and maiden hair fern. She was attended by her sister (Miss Pose Pedrazzi) and cousin (Miss Lizzie Foletti of Ross") as,bridesmaids!, who wore "beautiful white embroidery dresnes, with hats to match. Each carried a lovely bouquet and wore gold bangles, the gift of the bridegroom, who was attended by Mr. Louis Pedrazzi (brother of the bride) as best man, while Mr. P. Murray, of Hinau, capably filled the role of groomsman. After the ceremony, the happy couple motored to Mawheraiti, the home of the bride's parents, where they were met by a. wide circle of friends and well-wishers and a most sumptuous wedding breakfast was partaken of and the following toasts honored: ''Pride and Bridegroom," proposed by Mr. G. P. Mclnroe, who in a, few well-chosen words referred to the good qualities of the newlywedded couple, wishing them a. healthy, happy, and prosperous) future. The bridegroom responded, speaking in eidogistic term s of friends and well wishers 1 ., and wishing them the best of health, happiness and prosperity. m "Bridesmaids," proposed by Mr. A. ' Mclnroe, the best man and groomsman responding. "Host and Hostess" proposed by Mr. W. Lines, who, in a. neat little speech referring to their good qualities) and the high esteem in which they are held in the, district, wiiie'd them (on behalf of those who had assembled there that clay to witnessi such an important event) a prosperous future, with the best of health and happiness. Mr. Loui s Pedrazzi, (who on rising to respcftid wa s greeted with applause), was pleased to see so many assembled around, although being a resident of the district fox- not more than three or four years, he had made friends from far and near. He thanked all those present for the courtesy shown in recognising an event which all had looked on with pleaslire. "The King," proposed by Mr. G. B. Molmoe, Mr. Topping responding. "The Ladies," proposed "by Mr. MoVicar and responded to by Mr.

Fraser. Wedding presents were numerous and costly, Including several cheques,. The bride's present to the briHegroom was, a 'set of silver-backed military . hair brushes, while the bridegroom presented riiss bride with a beautiful diamond ring. t In the evening the happy couple, with good luck and good wishes, left amid showers of rice, and confetti for Greymouth, en.route to Christehurch, where, the, honeymoon will be spent prior to their departure for Taumar- ■ ttriui, their future home.