WEDDING

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXIII, Issue 104, 13 April 1933, Page 6

WEDDING

PRESSWOOD—HERBISON. A wedding of considerable interest was solemnised last, evening in St. Andrew’s Church, Hastings, when the Rev D. J. A. Shaw officiated at the marriage of Kathleen Erena Herbison, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Herbison, .of Nelson street, Hastings, to Laurence Albert Presswood, son of Mrs E. Presswood, Hastings, and the fate Mr. C. Presswood. The ceremony was choral as the bride had been a member of the choir, and the hymn “O Father, All Creating” was sung, the organist, Miss Lock, playing appropriate wedding music. The church had been beautifully decorated by friends of the bride with a white wedding bell which hung from a rope of Virginia creeper, and an archway of red creeper foliage, also bowls of zinnias, pink and flame dahlias. asparagus fern, pale pink and mauve asters and belladonna lilies. On the seats were bows of pink and white ribbons and trails of green smilax with Virginia creeper. The porch had also been decorated with bowls of asters, Michaelmas daisies and tall blue delphiniums. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a very pretty gown of pale pink satin, the bodice closely fit ting, with elbow sleeves and the skirt long and fully flared at the hem. A very long pale pink tulle veil embroidered in a lovers’-knot design was caught closely over the head with a double coronet of orange blossoms, the veil forming a long train. A sheaf of earnations, pink spider dahlias and pink rose buds was carried. The chief bridesmaid, Miss Sybil Lincoln, was attired in rose pink georgette with a little shoulder cape of georgette edged with narrow frills, and little flared cape sleeves. A ruehed cap of rose panne velvet finished at the back with a little bow was worn, matching a ruehed panne velvet muff on which was a spray of rose coloured carnations. Two little flower girls held the long veil of the- bride—Margaret and Kathleen Riley, her cousins. Both looked exceedingly charming in old-world frocks in “Kate Greenaway” style of rose pink satin with high bodices, finished with a frill at the neck, puff sleeves, and long full skirts. Pink satin ruehed caps edged with tiny blue flowers were worn, and ruehed satin muffs. Mr. James Drummond carried out the duties of best man. On leaving the church the bride was given a silver horseshoe by her little nephew, Richard Ellingham. After the ceremony guests were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Herbison at the Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ tea rooms. Mrs. Herbison was wearing a becoming ensemble of black satin with white crushed velvet military cape, and black and white toque and her .bouquet was of scarlet flowers. Mrs. Prcsswoon was in navy blue marocain relieved with white and a navy blue hat, and her bouquet was of golden rosebuds, and dahlias, with golden ribbons. Mrs. Ellingham, sister of the bride, wore Burgundy satin with a crushed velvet cape and turban hat. Miss Highet and Miss B. Highet, aunts of the bride, wore, respectively, ruby satin and a black hat, and brown marocain with a coatee relieved with beige and a brown hat; Mrs. Warren, grandmother of the bridegroom, a black frock and black and white hat; Mrs. Wylie, sister of the bridegroom, wore a black frock and black hat trimmed with white Nearly 100 guests were entertained at the wedding repast, of which a feature was the three-tiered pink iced cake (a gift from the bridegroom’s mother). Over the bridal table was a huge golden horseshoe with streamers of tulle, and all the decorations were of pink toning to gold with greenery and fern. Later the bride and bridegroom left by car, the bride wearing a navy blue Afgalaine model, with raglan sleeves pouched above the elbow, of Roman scarlet and golden stripes, and gold buttons, scarlet hat, handbag and necklace, and also a fur coat. Many beautiful presents were received by tho bride and bridegroom including several cheques. COOPER—WALSH. On Tuesday evening at St. Andrew’s Church, Hastings, the wedding was solemnised by the Rev. D. J. A. Shaw of Isabel! Olive Walsh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Walsh, 701) Fitzroy Avenue, to Leslie A. Cooper, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. O. Cooper, 805 Fitzroy Avenue. The church was decorated with dahlias and asparagus fern. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of pale apricot satin with puffed effect from tho shoulders and tight sleeves from tho elbow. The dross was ou long slimming lines, and was covered by a tulle veil with a coronet of orange blossoms. A beautiful bouquet was carried. The bridesmaids, Miss M. Walsh and Miss J. Johns, were dressed alike in pale pink angel skin satin made on long moulded lines with a cape effect over the sleeves. Ruehed muffs of pink finished with pink flowers were carried. Both wore hats of white Bangkok straw and also crystal neck lets, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr. 11. A. Williamson was best man and Mr. W. Walsh, groomsman. After the ceremony guests were on tertained at the Orange Hall, which was decorated prettily with pink and white and trails of greenery. The tables were arranged with pink and white roses and asparagus fern. Mrs. Walsh, mother of tho bride, wore a gown of grey figured crcpe-de-chino; Mrs. Cooper was in cherry crepe-de-chine. After the wedding breakfast the tablqs were cleared and dancing continued till a late hour, with Mr. I’. Walden at the piano, and Mr. R. Williamson as M.C. At the conclusion of tho evening Mr Geo. Shaw, in a happy speech, expressed the good wishes of the company to Mr. and Mrs. Cooper, Senior, and to Mr. and Mrs. Walsh. Mr. Cooper and Mr. Walsh suitably responded. The following were among the guests:—Mrs. Donovan, black erepe-de-chine; Mrs. Dunn, blue with figured edgings; Mrs. Walsh, grey crcpe-de-chine; Mrs. Morgan, pink figured taffetas; Mrs. Cooper, cherry crepe-de-chine; Miss Joyce Barclay, lemon fuji silk; Miss Jean Fyfe, white art silk; Mrs. Dobson, floral, with blue trimming; Mrs. Fyfe, floral navy crepe-dc-chine; Miss Molly Watt, black taffetas; Miss Joan Dobson, black crcpe-

de-eliine; Mrs. Pearson, black lace; Mrs. Mac Lean, navy satin; Mrs. Preston, figured crepe-de-ehinc; Mrs. Harrison, silver brocade and green crepe-de-chine; Miss E. Banney, maroon crepe-de-chine; Miss Ruby Radford, black crepe-de-chine; Mrs. John, black dress, figured bridge coat; Miss Morley, yellow lace; Mrs. Burling, green satin; Mrs. Heney, black silk dress; Miss D. Firth, navy blue marocain; Mrs. Denihey, black crepe-de-chine; Miss M. McKegney, lemon satin; Mrs. MacKay, pink jumper and black skirt; Miss Violet Simpson, wine dress with brass buttons; Miss Hazel Fyfe, salmon linen, and many more.