WEDDINGS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIV, Issue 304, 21 November 1934, Page 11

WEDDINGS.

FRASER—WALL.

All Saints’ Church, Palmerston North, which had been beautifully decorated with summer blooms, was the setting for a picturesque wedding, last evening, when Olga Leonard, second daughter of Mr and Mrs L. B. Wall, of “Waikuku,” Kairanga, was married to Irvine Bruce, third son of Mr and Mrs T. Fraser, of “Hikatu,” Whangara, Gisborne. The ceremony attracted considerable interest, being attended by friends from many parts of the North Island.

The marriage was solemnised by Canon G. Y. Woodward, the wedding music being played by Mr J. Holmes Runnicles. The altar was decorated with vases of pink antirrhinums, lupins and poppies, while in the chancel were roses, lupins and many fragrant flowers in shades of pink and blue. Posies of roses- tied with pink satin ribbon marked the seats reserved for the guests. Escorted by her father, the bride looked charming as she entered the church in her becoming Paris gown of ivory slipper satin. The frock was moulded to the figure, the corsage had long sleeves and the cowl neck was finished with tiny orange blossoms. The long train, which fell from the waist-line, was lined with ivory ninon. The exquisite veil of old handmade Venetian lace was held in place by a halo of pearl-tinted orange blossoms and a bracelet of orange blossoms was a feature, a bouquet of cream roses and maidenhair fern with floral trails completing a distinctive toilette. Attending her sister as matron of honour was Mrs J. Perry (Feilding), the bridesmaids being Misses Marion Fraser (Gisborne), sister of the bridegroom, Miss Ruhy Gillies (Palmerston North) and Miss Margaret Fraser (also a sister of the bridegroom). All four attendants wore graceful sleeveless frocks of French blue ninon over satin, similarly fashioned. The short full bodices had berthas of finelypleated ninon and the skirts, which were relieved with pin tucks, were fully' flared from the knees and finished in . short trains. Wide velvet sashes with long ends swathed the waists. In their hair they wore wreaths of pink tuber-roses and they carried shower bouquets of pink roses. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr Alan Fraser, of Gisborne, a brother of the bridegroom. The groomsmen were Messrs J. W. Perry' (Feilding), Maurice Moore (Gisborne) and Thomas McDonald (Masterton).

Subsequently some 300 guests were entertained at a reception at “Waikuku,” the home of the bride’s parents. Mr and Mrs Wall received their guests and were assisted by Mr and Mrs T. Fraser the bridegroom’s parents. Mrs Wall wore an elegant frock of cameo pink needlerun lace, the corsage being set off with pink and blue handmade roses, and the skirt slightly trained. A coatee edged with brown fox fur was worn and a picture hat of crinoline straw with roses. Her bouquet was composed of pink polyanthus roses. Mrs Fraser wore a becoming black floral crepe de chine frock in green and white tonings with white flowers at the neck-line. She had a lime swagger coat, a black hat trimmed with lime and white flowers and carried a posy of cream roses and pansies in autumn tints.

The bride and bridegroom received the congratulations of their friends on the verandah, and later toasts were honoured in a large marquee on the lawn, festoons of coloured lights illuminating the grounds. Pink and blue decorations made the marquee look very pretty with its roses, bamboo and palms. The bridal table was delightfully decorated with blue delphiniums, larkspurs and pink antirrhinums. with pink rosebuds laid along the edge of the table. The threetiered wedding cake was in the predominating shade and was also ornamented with roses. The usual felicitations were extended, the toast of the bride and bridegroom being proposed by Mr O. Louisson and followed by musical honours.

Reception music was provided by an orchestra in an adjoining room and the drawing room was cleared for dancing. The wedding presents were on view m the dining-room and their variety and number testified to the popularity of the young couple, who will make their new home in the Gisborne district.

After the departure of Mr and Mrs Fraser, junr., the opportunity was taken to honour Mr and Mrs Wall. Replying, Mr Wall expressed their pleasure in the happy gathering and returned thanks for the many kindnesses his daughter had received. Relatives of the bride present included Miss Elaine West, who wore floral an gel skin satin and a black hat; Mrs Frank Wall (Martinborough), ivory satin, with a black hat; Mrs A. H. E. Wall (Wanganui), black figured taffeta bouffant frock, black hat; Mrs H. G. Carver (Wanganui), black lace; Mrs Percy Wall (Hatuma), floral georgette in rose and black tonings. black halo flat; Miss Mary Wall, blue floral georgette, cream picture hat with pink roses; Miss M. Wall (Kairanga), brown angelskin lace; Mrs Holdsworth (Wellington), royal blue lace; Miss Kathleen Holdsworth, pink lace; Mrs 0. Gillespie (Wellington), black lace, black hat; Miss Nancy Gillespie, yellow organdie, picture hat; Miss Barbara Gillespie, blue and white spotted organdie, picture hat; Mrs Perry (Highden), black and floral crepe-de-chine; Messrs F. and P. Wall, 0. Gillespie, Holdsworth and Dr. A. H. Wall. The bridegroom’s relations present from Gisborne were Mrs R. I. Scott, who wore black lace and a black leghorn hat; Mrs Ogilvie, blue lace and georgette, musquash coat, blue hat; Mrs C. Hood, black lace and black hat; Mrs G. Moore, black and white crepe de chine, black hat; Mrs T. Hansen, black lace with pink . flowers, black hat; Mrs 11. Hansen, black and cream velvet, black hat; Mrs Angus Fraser, green lace, brown hat and fur coat; Miss Runa Scott, white taffeta frock trimmed with sequins, white fur coat, large leghorn hat trimmed with berries; Miss F. Hood, yellow georgette, brown hat; Miss Gwen Moore, white georgette trimmed with silver lame; Miss Ina Hansen, yellow sand crepe, fawn hat; Mrs J. Craig, green georgette and fawn hat; Mrs J. Bruce, fawn lace with black trimming and diamante, black hat; Messrs A. Fraser, W. Ogilvie, Bruce, Hansen (2), M. Moore, J. Ogilvie and C. Fraser.

When the bride and bridegroom left by car they were given an enthusiastic farewell. The bride travelled in a becoming turquoise blue marocain ensemble, the three-quarter length coat being finished with a beige fur cape collar. With this she wore a smart Baku straw hat to tone, and beige shoes. MEATCHEM—WILTON.

The wedding of Muriel, daughter of Mr and Mrs H. C. Wilton, Kelburn, to Sydney Richard, son of Mr and Mrs S. R. Meatchem, Rongotai, was celebrated at St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral, Wellington, last evening. The ceremony was performed by Canon Percival James. : The bride is a well-known solo dancer, and Mr Meatchem is an officer in the Force.. f