WEDDINGS
ROS-EWARN Ei —ROBERTSON A pretty wedding was sol unused on the afternoon of September 5, at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Wanaka, the contracting parties being Maxwell, youngest son of Mr and Mrs J. H Rose war ne, of Torrens Park Adelaide. and Rosa El ten, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs James Robertson, of Caidron a. The Rev. Mr Cardno officiated. Mrs Sinclair presided at the organ and the church was tastefully decorated with huge bowls of japonic a. The bride made an attractive picture in a beautiful gown of whiteembossed satin, featuring a fagottod V-shaped neckline and long full sievesdrawn in at the wrist with a tight band of fagotti,ng. From the bustle ■effect at the back of the gown there (extended a Jong sweeping strain. A veil—warn over the face—was held with a top-knot of white camellias •and a sheaf of lilies was carried. Mias Jessie Robertson, who attended as bridesmaid wore a- becoming frock of palest blue satin-striped (georgette, with short shirred sleeves-and a bustle. A coronet of plaited silver
lame was also worn, and a shower bouquet was carried to. tone with the ensemble. The best man was Mr William Reid, of Gibbston. Messrs N .Studholme andJ. Robertson jun. acted as ushers After the ceremony some 60 guests attended a reception at the home of the bride. Receiving lifer guests, Mrs Robertson Ware a model gown- of navy floral silk, with bat to tone. She was assisted bv Mrs J. Little who wore a smart tailored navy costume and accessories to tone. Each hostess carried a bouquet in autumn shades and daffodils. In the evening a pleasant) function was held in. the Gardroma School Hall. For travelling the bride wore a smart navy pin-striped costume over a clover jersey with gloveisl, hat and handbag foi tone. The future 'home of the happy couple- will be at Benbar.
HANSEN—WHYTE. A wedding of local interest was solemnised at St’. Pauls Church, Invercargill recently, when Margaret Isabel, second daughter of Mr and Mrs P. A. Whyte, Tuatapene, was married to Reginald, only son of Mr and Mrs Chris. Hansen, Lower Shotover . Deep cream satin was chosen by the bride who. entered the churcih on the arm of her father. The bodice (of the frock featured a square neckline, gathered panel in the front (and a trimming of tiny buttons from neckline to waist at the back. The skirt was fully Hared and fell into a graceful train. Her embroidered veil was held in place by a halo of orange blossom and is lie earned ja beautiful bouquet of cream spring flowers. The only bridesmaid was Mias Nancy Whyte, sister of the bride, who wore a pretty frock of powder blue cloque. Her bouquet was in shades of blue and white flowers. The beat man was Mr G. Grieve. After the ceremony, the guests were received cat the Country Club by Mrs Whyte assisted by the brides groom's mother. The former wore a light navy edge-to-edge coat over a navy and pink floral frock and navy accessories. Her shoulder spray consisted of pink camellias. Hrs Hansen was wearing a navy rediugote over a red floiral frock, her shoulder spray consisted of freesias. When the young couple left for their honeymoon., the bride was wearing a brown tailored costume and a cream blouse with accessories to tone. Mr and Mrs It. Hanson will reside at Frank-torn.
BRYANT—SHEEN AN A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnised In First Church, Dunedin, by the Rev. Stevely on Wednesday, September 18. The contracting .parties were Constance, daughter of Mrs Sheenan, George Street. Dunedin, and Richard Henry, eldest son of ,Mr and Mrs T. E. Bryant, Kin-loch, Lake Wakatipu. The bride, who entered the church with her brother, Mr John She email-, -of Dunedin, looked verysmart in a model frock of peony rose with hat, shoes and gloves .in a. matching shade of wine and a saxe blue edge-to-edge coat. She carried a bouuuet of phlox, hyacinths, carna-
tions. camellias and maiden hair fern In shades to tone with her frock. Miss Eileen Bryant, sister of the bridegroom, attended as chief bridesmaid. .She wore a deep blue frock with accessories to tone and an edge-to-edge coat of Tahiti Rose. Her bouquet consisted of the same 'flowers as that of the bride, but in shades of a matching pink. Miss' Nancy Reid, neice of the bride, also acted as bridesmaid and wore a frock of figured voile, and hat, coat and accessories of vieu rase and carried a bouquet similar to that of the chief bridesmaid. : The bridegroom was attended by his two brothers, Mr T. Bryant, as best man, and Mr E. Bryant as the groomsman . The reception was held in Crawford Lounge, where' the guests were received by Mrs Sheen.au, who wore a black frock, hat shoes and gloves and a fur cape, and was assisted by Mrs Bryant, who was attired in a navy ensemble Each carried a matching posie of hyacinths and maiden ha i.r fern. Mr iand Mrs H. E. Bryant will make their home, at Kinloch, Lake Wakatipu.
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Lake Wakatip Mail, Issue 4486, 24 September 1940, Page 3
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