Weddings

Hutt News, Volume 10, Issue 7, 15 July 1936, Page 5

Weddings

STEAND—HUGHES. A wedding of considerable local interest was solemnised in the Methodist Church on Tuesday evening, 7th inst., when Mr. William Thomas Strand was married to Mrs. Myrtle Hughes of Queens Road. The Rev. H. T. Peat was the officiating clergyman and there were only a few clo~e friends and relatives present lit i.ie ceremony.

TEASDALE—MANNERS. A very pretty wedding was solemnised at St. James's Church on July 6, between Thomas James, sens of Mr. and Mrs. Teasdale of Palmerston North, and Ethel Edith Manners, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Manners of Wadsworth, London, England. The Rev. H. E. K. Fry officiated and Miss Harte was at the organ. The bridte who was given away by Mr. W. Berry wore a graceful frock of parchment crepe satin cut on straight lines, the hem falling into a slight train. Loops of satin trimmed the shoulders and the neckline was edged with gardenias. The long veil, which fell softly to the hemline was held ih place by a coronet of orange blossoms, while the boutfuet, the gift of a friend, was of dainty spring flowers.

. The two bridesmaids, Misses Kate Bowles and Francis Teasdale were dressed' alike in frocks of salmon pink »atin, cut on similar lines to that of the !>ride, and their leghorn picture hats, were trimmed with ribbon velvet bands and a single flower on the brim. Their bouquets were of japomca, pink camelias and maidenhair fern. Kathleen Rimmer and little Doreen Glceson, who also attended the bride, wore frocks of deep powder blue crepe satin made with high waists and ankle-length skiits. The bodices Were daintily finished with a squared scollop effect and dark blue flowers at the neck. Muffs of rucked blue satin trimmed with blue flowers replaced the usual"posy. The best man was Mr. Henry Teasdale, and Mr. E. Mcllraith acted' as groomsman. The bride left the church under an archway of white satin ribbons held by a guard of honour of members of the St. James's Senior Girl's Bible Class. At a reception held afterwards in St. James's small hall the guests were received by Mrs. Gleeson, wearing a smart saxe blue tailored costume and felt halo hat. The bridegroom's mother was in black silk morocain relieved with a posy of freesias and a black model hat.

The bride travelled in a frock of brown flecked tweed and a fawn hat and coat to tone.

GILLESPIE—ROBSON. A pretty evening wedding was celebrated at the Church of the Nativity, Blenheim, on July 1. when Iris Maud, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Robson, was married to Thomas Neill, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Gillespie, Wadestown. The Rev. 0. J. Kimberlcy officiated and Mr. W. G. Randal was the organist. The church had been prettily decorated by friends of the bride with spring flowers and greenery. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a beautiful frock of cream lace over magnolia satin, rucked from neck to knee and ending in a train trimmed with cascade's of georgette frills, A creamcmbroidered tulle veil was kept in place with a spray of orange blossoms, and she carried a bouquet of cream roses and freesias. The three bridesmaids were Misses Connie McAllister, Brenda Steward, of Hawkes Bay, a cousin of the bride, and Betty Robson, sister of the bride. They wore frocks of applegreen taffeta, the two elder maids' being trained and trimmed with silver flowers at the necks and' silver stitching on the skirts. The young bridesmaid, Miss Betty Pobson, wore a frock made with a two-flounced skirt, and they all wore silver flowers in their hair. Their posies were of violets and daphne. The bridegroom's present to the two bridesmaids were sequin evening bags, and to the young bridesmaid a koala bear purse. The best man was M. J. Allison, and the groomsman Mr. B. Grimwade, both of Lower Hutt. After the ceremony the bride's parents entertained a number of their friends at the Criterion Hotel. Mrs. Robson wore a Becoming frock of wine-coloured ring velvet and a toque of the same colour, and she carried a bouquet of pink hot-house flowers. The bride travelled in a navy and grey checked coat over a woollen suit, a navy hat, and navy shoes. Mr. and Mrs. Gillespie will reside in Lower Hutt.