Married In St. Andrew’s

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20164, 6 February 1940, Page 10

Married In St. Andrew’s

Varley—Hurne Bridal Gown of French Sheer Blue hydrangeas and deep cream dahlias formed a picturesque setting at St.. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cobdcn .street, on Saturday night, for the marriage of Daphne May, daughter of Mrs. Hurne and the late Mr. F. Hurne, Mangapapa, and Miles, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Varley, Gisborne. ! The ceremony was performed by | the Rev. A. J. H. Dow, and Mr. I. Moore presided at the organ. The bride, who was escorted by Mr. S. Dennis, wore an exquisite frock of cream French sheer embroidered in gold. The bodice, which was fastened down the back with tiny buttons, was designed with a high neckline finished wi'h a roll collar and accented with shirring at the shoulder. The long full sleeves were gathered into a narrow band at the wrist. The voluminous panelled skirt was pointed at the back and front at the waist and fell in soft folds to sweep into a long, graceful I train. ! ! Her veil of cream embroidered tulle j was held in place with a gold flower, and gold sandals were worn with { stockings to tone. ! The bride's only ornament was a j gold cross suspended on a slender chain, and she carried a lovely bouquet of cream cactus dahlias, intermingled with delicate trails of asparagus l'ern.

Picture Frock cf Georgette

The bride was attended by her sister. Miss Mary Hurne, wearing a picture frock of white sheer georgette. The bodice, softly shirred in front, was made with short cowl sleeves, and was ornamented down the back with tiny buttons. The panelled skirt revealed silver shoes, and a belt of silver sequins defined the waist. A Juliet cap composed of silver sequins and a bouquet of blue hydrangeas relieved with asparagus fern, completed the ensemble.

Mr, Colin Varley, brother of Ihe bridegroom, carried out the duties of best. man.

After the ceremony a delightful reception was held in Dc Grand Cafe. The customary toasts were honoured and the handsome two-tier cream and gold wedding cake, made and presented by Mrs. Varley, mother of the bridegroom, was cut by the bride. Mrs. Hurne, mother of the bride, was wearing a graceful frock of navy blue and white printed silk accented

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with touches of white, navy accessories and furs. Her bouquet was composed of dahlias and carnations in rich shades of red. relieved with asparagus fern.

Mrs. Varley, mother of the bridegroom, wore a navy blue model gown, ornamented with a shoulder spray of pink flowers, matching accessories, and brown fox furs. A bouquet of pinkcarnations was carried.

The bride and bridegroom left later for the north, the bride travelling in a smartly-lailorecl navy blue pin-striped suit, worn with a cream satin blouse, navy accessories, and furs. The bouquets carried by the bridal party were the artistic work of Mrs, \V. M. Jenkins.