WEDDING.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIX, Issue 70, 20 February 1939, Page 4

WEDDING.

GIFFORD—COLES. An attractive wedding was solemnised in St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, recently, when Kathleen Hutton, youngest, daughter of Mrs A. Coles, ol Inglewood, and .the late Mr W. R. Coles, was joined in the bonds of holy matrimony with Alan, elder son of Mr and Airs N. E. Gifford, of Feilding. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. A. L. Dixon, Air A. E. Alatbeson presiding at the organ. Given in marriage by her brother, the bride looking charming in her lovely gown of ivory lace mounted over cream satin, the lull skirt flaring into a train edged with pleated net. Her beautiful tulle veil Icll softly from a coronet of orange blossom, while an exquisite shower bouquet oi cream roses and sweet peas completed an attractive toilette.

In attendance were Misses MargaretRobb (New Plymouth), Doreen Gifford (sister of the bridegroom), and little Beth Nicholls, of Eltliam. They were frocked alike in gowns of turquoise chiffon, which featured fully gored skirts, while the bodices were fashioned to form square neck-lines with rows of shirring. Scarlet shoes, hair sprays and bouquets provided an effective contrast.

The duties of bc-st man were carried out by Mr R. Carter, Mr T. Gifford acting as groomsman. To receive her guests at the reception, Mrs Coles wore a smart gown oi red earth laoe, with brown taffeta coatee and matching accessories. Her shoulder spray was of roses in apricot tonings. The bridegroom’s mother was attired in a distinctive frock of corded trilane in the now teal shade, the sleeves and corsage being effectively embroidered with gold leaves. A black toque and shoulder spray of apricot gladioli and roses completed her ensemble.

For travelling, the bride appeared in a smart mermaid blue suit, worn with tan aeeessories. After the wedding reception, Mr and Mrs Tail Caldwell entertained the many friends of the bride and bridegroom at a dance in the Foresters’ Hall.