WEDDING BELLS

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 54, Issue 32595, 11 July 1945, Page 6

WEDDING BELLS

ENSOR—SHEA BRIDE IN MAGNOLIA CLOQUE .St. Joseph’s Church, Waihi, was the scene of a very, pretty wedding - , when Miss Margaret May Shea, daughter of Mrs IF. M. Shea of Tairua, and late Mr .Shea of Riversdale, Southland, South Island, was. married to Mr J. Ensor, of Waihi.

The bride who was given away by her uncle, Mr A. J. Hobbs, of Petone, looked charming in a gown of magnolia cloque cut o nclassical lines', the nolia cloque cut on classical lines, the being trimmed with tiny self-covered buttons, also the full length sleeves from elbow to wrist which ended ;in a peak over the hand, the skirt falling in folds from the waist, formed a long train. The tulle veil was arranged in a halo with a wreath of orange blossoms and she carried a bouquet of arum lilies and nacissi.

The bridesmaid- was Miss Patricia Power of Invercargill, who wore a frock of pale pink cloque and a shoulder length head veil of pale pink tulle held 1 in place by lemon daisies. Her bouquet was a shirley poppies. Little Leone Ensor, youngest sister of the bridegroom’ was flower girl, and wore an ankle length frock of pale blue satin, with blue and pink headdress. ,She carried a basket of flowers.

The groom was attended by Mr Thomas Tinkler of Waihi. . The Rev. Father von Rotter officiated.

A reception was held in the 'Foresters’ Hall, 'Waihi, where the guests were received by Mrs Shea, wearing a black frock and coat, and accessories to match, with shoulder iposy of Chinese lantern and maidenhair fern. The usual toasts were honoured and the numerous congratulatory telegrams were read. The happy couple left by. train for Morrinsville, the bride travelling in a vieux rose frock with accessories l to match.

Among the guests at the wedding were the bride’s mother, iMrsi F. M. Shea (Tairua)', Mrs Ensor (Waihi), mother of the bridegroom, wearing a dove grey frock, fur coat and hat to match; Mrs .Sleeman, navy satin beaute with beaded bodice, fur coat and accessories to match; Mrs J. Shea (Hamilton) 1 , navy frock and 1 hat and fur coat; Mrs Verner (Katikati), navy costume and hat; Mrs Tinkler (Waihi) navy satin ibeaute frock and hat to match; Mrs Park (Franklin), tan sponge crepe frock, fur coat and hat to match; Mrs Bensons (Waihi), black cloth costume and hat to match; Mrs Clifton (Waihi), navy frock and hat to match; Mrs Hobbs (Petone), black beaded frock and hat to match; Mrs Bjerring '(Waihi), blue frock, fur coat and hat to match; Mrs Rasmussen (Waihi)., blue frock, fawn coat and hat; Mrs F. Amundsen (Tairua), clover frock, navy hat and accessories; Mrs W. Lopes (Tairua), navy frock and hat; Mrs A. 'N. Heath (Tairua), black frock trimmed gold and hat to match; Mrs E. Roberts (Waihi) navy costume, fur necklet and blue hat; Mrs M. Beach (Tairua); brown and beige cloth suit with matching accessoriesl; Misses Shirley Brophy (Tairua); brown striped suit and hat to match; June Roberts (Waihi), blue frock and coat and hat; Vialet Robfrock and coat and hat; Violet Robto match. The lovely two-tiered wedding cake was made by the bridegroom and iced and decorated by Mr W. Louden, of Waihi. BULLED—WILSON FORMER KUAOTUNU (GIRL The wedding took place on Saturday, June 30, between Monica Evelyn Wilson, only daughter of Mr and Mrs W. G. Wilson, Te Papapa, late of Kuaotunu, Mercury Bay and Driver Merlin Desmond Bulled, younger son of Mrs O’Kane, Bay of Plenty. They were married at the Catholic Church, Onehunga. The Rev. Monsignor Cahill officiated.

The bride who .was given away by her (brother, Mr Joe Wilson, wore a beautiful gown of white lace and georgette fashioned 1 with a sweetheart neckline and long' 'bishop sleeves, forming a point. Her long embroidered tulle veil was held in place by a coronet of cream roses and formed a second train. 'She carried a shower bouquet of cream roses and' stock. Attending the bride as bridesmaid was iMiss 'Barbara Jackson and 'Maureen (McGuire, as flower girl. They both wore frocks of white heavy sheer, with tight bodices and full skirts. Red anemones formed their top-knots for

their short veils and they carried red bouquets of anemones and gerberas. Attending the bridegroom was Corporal Brian Malone. The bridegroom and best man were both in uniform.

Miss Eileen Crotty, friend of the bride, sang “Ave Maria” at the church and at the reception sang “Love Is All,” and “I’ll Walk Beside You.”

The reception was held at “The Little Dutch Mill,” Karangahape road, where the bride’s mother received the guests dressed in a saxe blue ensemble, assisted by the bridegroom’s I mother who wore a navy costume.

The bride later travelled in a smart blue costume, with black accessories. LILLEY—HAMILTON CEREMONY AT WHENUAKITE The Centennial Hall, Whenuakite, was the scene of the wedding on July 3, 1945, of Miss Sarah Isabell Hamilton, third daughter* of Mr and Mrs James Hamilton, Whenuakite, to Mr Fred Lilley, son of Mr and Mrs J. G. Lilley, Purangi, Mercury Bay. The Rev. Howat (Turua), officiated and Mrs Watt, cousin of the bride, played the-wedding march. The dainty bride, who was given away by her father, wore a graceful trained gown of candle-light georgette, cut on classical lines fashioned with a high neckline, a long-waisted bodice and a full skirt, gathered’ in front, and smartly cut to form a long train, with lace insets. The veil of embroidered tulle, which had been worn by her mother, was held in place by a top-knot of orange blossom. The bride carried a beautiful shower bouquet of cream stock, narcissi and camelias.

The bridesmaid, Miss Aileen Hamilton, sister of the bride, wore a smart frock of marina blue taffeta, fashioned with fitting bodice, short sleeves and full skirt. She carried a lovely bouquet of pale pink stock and camelias. In her hair she wore a dainty cluster of matching flowers.

•The best man was Gnr. David Hamilton, brothei’ of the bride. He was invalided home last year after three years overseas. The Centennial Hall was beautifully decorated for the occasion by friends of the bride. After the wedding ceremony about 100 guests sat down to the wedding breakfast held in the hall. The bride’s table was arranged with pink stock and blue irises, while golden jonquils deccrated the other breakfast tables and a lovely wedding bell added to the attractiveness 1 of the hall which was gay with wattle and greenery.

Mrs J. Hamilton, the bride’s mother, chose a black gown and smart hat and she wore a shoulder spray of gold. Mrs J. iG. Lilley, mother of the bridegroom, wore a grey ensdmible and hat to tone relieved with a pretty mauve shoulder spray. Mrs R. Marshall, sister of the bride, loooked smart in a pretty powder blue frock and hat to tone.

The bride chose for travelling a teal green suit and London tan accessories.

' Among the many visitors and relations attending the wedding were:— Miss Sarah 1 Hamilton, great aunt of the bride, (Auckland); Mr and Mrs E. Niccol (Auckland)', Miss Muriel Hamilton (Auckland), Mr and Mrs. C. Morris '(Tairua), Mr and Mrs P. Lilley (Tirau).