WEDDINGS

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVI, Issue 107, 6 April 1926, Page 8

WEDDINGS

STEVENSON—McKEGG. A marriage of considerable local and district interest was solemnised at St. Peter’s Church, Terraco End, this morning, the contracting parties being Catherine Murray, only daughter of Mr and Mrs W. McKegg, of Queenstown and formerly of Shannon, and John Alexander, eldest son of .Mr and Mrs J. Stevenson, of Blenheim, Rev. J. S. Abbott was the officiating clergy-* man. The bride, who entered the church, the interior of which had been tastefully decorated for the occasion by girl friends, upon the arm of her father, presented a charming picture in hor wedding gown of embossed \ chinille ivory white velvet on georgette with white fox fur at foot, being cut in flairo design. The straight lines gave to the gown enhanced effect, the train, which was a silver tissue, being draped from the waist. Sho wore a veil of embroidered tulle wth orange blossoms gathered at tho front and carried a bouquet of lilhes and sweet peas of tho ono colour to tone wth her dress. Attendng the bride as chief bridesmaid was Miss Madeline Orlowski, cousin of the bride, who wore a sweet frock of pale blue georgette with floral ochre lace frill, trimmed with rosettes of contrasting colour, while streamers were draped from the right shoulder. The second bridesmaid, Miss Ray Orlowski, was attired in a frock of pale pink of similiar design, wlnlo both bridesmaids wore silver ribbon bandeaux on the hair. The former carried a bouquet of pale bluo delphiniums and the latter one composed of pink sweet peas, carnations and roso buds. Supporting tho bridegroom was Mr Robert Stevenson, of Taneatua, brother of the bridegroom, as bestman, while ■Air Robert McKegg, of Nelson, brother of the bride, fulfilled the duties of groomsman. At tho conclusion of the ceremony, a largo company of relatives and friends,' to the number of approximately 100, were the guests of Mr and Mrs McKegg at tho Broadway Lounge, Mrs McKegg receiving her guests in a gown of black marocain, trimmed with Moral fawn crcpo-de-chine, coat of black repp, trimmed with sable fur and hat of black with ospreys of tho same colour. She carried a bouquet of autumn colourings. Mrs Stevenson was attired, in a navy ensemble suit trimmed with floral blue and blue rouched velvet hat, while she carried a bouquet of deep red zinnias and roses'. Later in the afternoon tho happy couple left for the north, where tiie honeymoon will be spent. JENSEN—CARTER. An exceptionally pretty wedding was solemniseu at iioiy 1 rlllliy Onul'cn, Gisborne, on x nui’stiuy, tho 20 ui IVlarcli, tlio contracting parties being Miss vVimneu Uuner, only daugnter of Mr and jars \v. av. darter, ox c*isborne, to ivlr liana Anton (JLony) Jensen, son of Mr and Mrs J. A. J ensen, of Ladners ton iSorth. The Rev. if. J. lfavies was the oinciating cloigyman. At the chancel steps the friends or tho bride hud erected a large white trellised arch, entwined in which were beliu-donna lilies, asters, autumn-tmted foliage anti asparagus tern, the whole lending a most artistic ettect as the sunhgnt streamed through the ivyshadowed mullioned window over the altar in the background. Tho bride entered the church on the arm of her father, to the strains of the wedding march played by Mr E. N. Sidebottom. She was exquisitely robed in white geor-gette-de-soie, over an underdress of heavy Chinee ilk, upon winch an original touch was evident by the introduction of appliqued autumn-tinted roses, outlined in silver, and veiled by a flounce of wide Italian lace. The frock was fashioned in Empire style, was sleeveless and carried a deep yoke of Italian lace. Her veil of silk Brussels net was arranged to form a court train, and was elaborately embroidered with Scotch thistles. A delightim dainty coronet of seed pearls and orange blossoms: white stockings and satin shoes; and a bouquet ol white carnations, roses, cactus dahlias and fern completed a charming ensemble. Tho bridesmaid, Miss Irene Clark, made a sweet picture in shrimp geor-gette-de-soib over silk, with deep vestette c c jilk lace. The slrirt was made with a rainbow effect, over which fell a cascade of rich silk English lace. x\. Erench bandeau of irridescent autumntinted leaves and georgette flowers was worn over the brow, whilst gold and silver brocade shoes, together with a bouquet of shrimp tinted roses and asters created a delightful toilette. Three tiny flower girls were daintily attired in frocks similarly fashioned, and carried baskets of flowers to tone. Miss Annie Knox wore a shrimp georgette petal frock with ecru lace underdress; Miss Marie Hall, mauve georgette petal frock, and ecru lace unuerdress; Miss Dot Collin, apple green georgette petal frock and ecru lacc underdress. All three wore head circlets of silver, apple green, mauve and shrimp, silver shoes and white stockings. Mr A. G. Lancaster ably; carried out the duties of best man,’ whilst Mr J. Primrose acted as groomsman. Following the ceremony a reception was held when over 80 were entertained.

Mrs Carter received her guests in a French model frock of royal blue crepe-de-chine, patterned with fruit blossoms in festoon design, made with a front panel of blue and black, edged with a narrow kilting of black crepe-de-chine. With this was worn a smart black panne velvet hat, trimmed with royal blue, and a Scotch thistle in applique. She carried a bouquet of wine coloured dahlias with streamers to tone.

Mrs Jensen (mother of the bridegroom) assisted the hostess in her duties, wearing black satin brocade, with black and silver trimming, and hat of black relieved with a cerise flower. She also carried a bouquet of dahlias, but with autumn tints. The bridal party sat before a dainty cake of white and silver, whilst suspended overhead was a wedding bell and satin streamers. Climbing up the latter were sprays of asparagus fern. Many beautiful and valuable presents, including a number of cheques, ■yvere received by the happy couple, who left by motor for south late in the evening. The bride’s travelling frock was of tweed, with a smartlycut long coat and high collar, offset by a tomato-coloured tie. A tomato velour hat, silver kit fox furs and gauntlet gloves tipped with tomato, completed her travelling toilette.