WEDDING BELLS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLI, Issue 61, 13 March 1907, Page 5

WEDDING BELLS.

BROWNE—WILLIAMS

A marriage of considerable interest to Picton people generally was celebrated yesterday (Tuesday) in St. Paul's Presbyterian , Church by the Rev. W. 0. Robb, when Miss Caroline, eldest daughter of Mrs Williams, of Devon Street, was united in holy matrimony to Mr George P. Browne, of the Wellington Evening Post staff. The bride; who was given away by her eldest brother, Mr J. Williams, wore a handsome dress made of white pailette silk slightly trained, the skirt made with French tucks, and trimmed with chiffon and orange blossom, wie bodice pouched and trimmed with embroidered silk lace, a tulle veil, beautifully embroidered by her sister, and a wreath of orange blossom. She also wore a ruby and pearl pendant, a present from the bridegroom, and carried a shower bouquet of white flowers. The chief bridesmaid was her sister, Miss Flora Williams, in cream crepoline, with a pink sash. Two other bridesmaids were Miss Mary Williams, cousin of the bride, and Miss Emily Ailport, niece of the bridegroom, who wore cream spotted crepoline frocks. All three maids wore wreaths of white and pale pink roses, and carried bouquets of pink flowers. A charming little .flower girl also attended the bride, Miss Iris Wilson, the little daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilson, Wellington, and niece of the bride. She wore a white silk frock with tiny, frills headed with pale blue bebe ribbon _ She also wore a wreath of flowers and carried a flower basket. Mr D. Williams, the brother of the bride, was best man. The church was decorated for the occasion, and the service was semichoral. After the ceremony Mrs Williams entertained a - large number of guests at afternoon tea in a marquee, where the handsome four-tiered cake was cut in orthodox fashion, and other ceremonies fitting for the occasion f;one through. _The happy couple left y the Mapourika for Nelson, where the honeymoon will be spent, after which they ga to their future home ifl Wellington., ~ The bride's going-away dress was an' Eton costume of Jtfic©^ blue cloth, the coatee faced with, fine white cloth and trimmed with passementerie, ft white silk rest trimmed with carrickma-cross lace. Her Leghorn hat was trimmed with three shades of blue velvet and chiffon, and pink roses. Among the many handsome presents were those presented by the pupils of the Marshlands School, and their parents, ah eltcro-plated kettle and spirit lamp, a tea and coffee service, and a case of silver afternoon teaspoons.