WEDDING

Hutt News, Volume 15, Issue 28, 5 November 1941, Page 5

WEDDING

$ EVANS — BATES A very pretty wedding took place recently at St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Lower Hutt, when Patricia, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bates, Lower Hutt, was married to Flight-Sergeant Stephen Evans, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Evans, of Ryde, Isle of Wight, England, The Rev. Father Purcell officiated. The bride, who entered the church with her father, wore a slim fitting frock of figured magnolia satin and tulle applicqued veile with a top knot of roses, and carried a sheaf of lillies. She was attended by Misses Noeline Simon (chief bridesmaid)) and Zita Delaney, Auckland. They were both frocked in apricot georgette with rucked bodices and circular skirts, and carried lime green rucked muffs, decorated with sprays and wore short green veils with violet top knots.

The best man was Flight Sergnant A. Harraway, and the groomsman, Corporal T. Murray. Appropriate music was rendered by Miss C. Simon. As the bride left the church she was presented with a horseshoe by little Vonnie Griffin. . The reception was held at Eva Draper's Studio, where the guests were received by Mrs. Bates, who wore a mauve ensemble and spray to match. Mr. and Mrs. Evans left by plane for the South'lsland, when the bride was wearing a grey tailored costume , a black hat and black accessories.