WEDDING.

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXXIV, Issue 12752, 7 January 1936, Page 3

WEDDING.

OELUUND—LANDED. St. AlitlreU'w i j resbl’tciuiirl Clliifdli Hastings, jirb-eiitect ii iiiosfc bciitltiiiil picture on Friday, when tilts ciioi !• rails were banked with masses of lovely blue and pink hydrangeas, while huge bowls of the same flowers were placed on either side, and overhead; from a streamer of flowers was suspended a, pink and blue wedding bell. The pulpit Was alto massed with hydrangeas, and copper beech foliage formed' tile background.

The wedding was that of Joan Mfciitihal, elder laughtsr of JVfrs. Latlddhs, and th-j late JVI>. J. Lnildels, at. Aubyn street, Hastings, and Flighl-L'etitenant Andrew Graham Gorrand, eldest soil of Air. and Airs. A, Cierralid, of Roseville, Sydney. The Rev. R. B. Waugh, of Havelock North, officiated at the ceremony, and iVliss Helen Ford played, the wedding mus e, the hymn “O Perfect Love’ l> Ijoiiig sung as Ibe br'de entered the church, and Mendelssohn's wedding march was played as the bride and bridegroom left. The bride, who was given away by Mr. James MacFarlano, of “Glenn ros, M an old friend of the family, wore, a beautiful wedding gown of honeyblonde Venetian point lace, the decol lotnge of match'Tvg; chiffon forming a cowl back and front arul finished w ill a spray of orange blossom at the neck. The sleeves were long and tight with a draped effect above the elbows, and the waistline was finished! with a wide belt of quilted taffeta fastened in front with three large clasps composed of t ; ny pearls. The fitting skirt was flared into a train at the back inset with chiffon and appliqued with burn. She wore a long honey-blonde tulle veil with u scalloped halo of pearly the veil falling softly over her gown to form a long er tram, and her slices were of match ing satin. She carried an arm shower of lioia, roses and. begonias in the same tonei as her gown, arranged with fern.

Floral niiion frocks in pastel shades of blue, pink, green, and apricot, over pinktaffta, wera worn by the two bridesmaids, Miss Barbara LamleD, the bridle’s sister, and Miss Connie Symes. The gowns were fashioned alike with pointed yolo.s in front and cape sleeves while the corsage at the back was finished will) t ; ny button; and loops of the same material. A large bow of floral ninon lined with pink taffeta finished the waist at the back. They wore natural colored; ballibuntal straw hats trimmed with blue velvet ribbon, forming a soft bow at the back, and the r shoes were of blue satin. Each maid wore the bridegroom's gift, a blue pendant, and carried a sheaf of shaded' blue delphiniums. Little Louise Faulkner was a dainty little floworg ; rl in an anklelength frock of honey-blonde satin, ruched at the waist, and the bodice and skirt edged with kilting. She wore blue shoes and her dainty basket was iti'.ljd with daisies, pansies and rose petals. The bridal retinue was completed by two charming little pages, Jimmy Xewbigin and. Robin C'hrisp. They wore long blue velvet trousers with title satin blousei the same shade of the llowergirl’s frock, the collars being edged! with pleating, which continued down the front and they each had a buttonhole of orange blossom. The duties of best man were carried out by Air. Dudley Xewbigin, and! Mr. P. Barker was groomsman. Messrs. Barker, W. O. Krogb, R. Armstrong, and J. Tattersall were ushers.

A most wonderful collection of wedding presents was to be seen at the bride’s home, the bride being very much loved by young and old; tor her kindness and lovable nature, while the bridegroom, for several tears instructor at the TI.B. and E.O. Aero Club made man*- friends in that district. Both bridu and bridegroom will be very much missed in Hastings as their future home will be in Dunedin. They take with them the best wishes of a very large number of friends.