WEDDINGS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LXI, Issue 198, 23 July 1941, Page 9

WEDDINGS.

DAVEY—HERRICK. A very pretty wedding of considerable interest to Wauarapa and Alaria-uain mends was solemnised at the Cuba Street Methodist Church on Saturday, dune 28. wiien Mildred Florence, youngest daughter of Mrs C. Herrick, of Palmerston North, and the late Mr L. (J. Jlerrick, of Gruytown, Wairarapa, was united in hoiy matrimony to \’ietor lan, youngest son ot Mr and Mrs \Y. H. Davey, of Kairanga. Ret. H. L. Kiebig, 8.A., officiated, and Mr rDrake presided at the organ. 1 tie church liad been aisist ieally adorned with white camellias, spring bulbs and greenery, the decorations j being the work of the bridesmaids. Ihe pews were also tied with white camellias and white satin ribbons. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her brother, Mr L. A. L. Herrick, of Carterton, looked very charming tin her beautiful frock of magnolia satin cut on classical lines with heart-shaped neckline and niched bodice. Thu skirt fel! into lovely foh'is to form a very long and graceful train. Tiny satin buttons were fastened from the neckline to the waist at the bock, and the attractive design of the sleeves was shown in niching at the shoulders and then fitting tightly at the wrist and fastened with satin buttons and loops. Her long veil of plain magnolia tulle was held in place with a top-knot, of roses. She carried a lovely sheaf of freesias and roses finished with maidenhair fern and tied with a bow of satin ritibon. Satin shoes were worn, and her only ornament was a beautiful pear! cross. Attending the bride were Miss Thelma Davey (chief), Betty Fitzgerald and Betty Barker, each wearing a pretty frock of Marina blue georgette over taffeta, with heart-shaped neckline, ruehed bodice, puff sleeves and very full skirt. They also wore gold shoes and carried sheafs of cyclamen, daphne and maidenhair tern. On their i heads t hey wore blue veils held in place j with matching flowers. Each wore a gold i cross. The duties of best man was capably carried out by Mr Boon Parsons, of Kai- j ranga, assisted by .Messrs Eric Grey (Tai- | Itapo) and Colin Davey (Hastings). Messrs] S. l’ullyn (Waver ley) ami G. Davey were] ushers at ihc church. On leaving the church : the bride was presented with a lucky horseshoe by little Laurie Baker. At. the reception, which took place at the P.D.C. tearooms. .Mrs Derrick, the bride's mother, received her guests attired in a model frock of black georgette over j which was worn a model black coat with j black accessories. She also wore a dainty ! shoulder spray of cyclamen and daphne. She was assisted by Airs Davey, the bridegroom's mother, who wore a tailored costume of Air Force blue with matching hat and navy accessories. Her shoulder spray also was of cyclamen and daphne. Holding pride of place at. the wedding table was a beautiful three-tiered wedding cake. Air F’icbig carried out the duties of toastmaster. Later, the newly-married couple left by car for the north, the bride travelling in a model frock of burgundy with matching coat, and hat and black accessories. She also carried a fur stole, the gift of the bridegroom. The happy couple were the recipients of many beautiful gifts, including cheques. 'they have since taken up their residence in Palmerston North. CUDBY—COCKS. A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnised at the Methodist Church, Broadway, on June 28, 1941, by Ilcv. Clarcnco Eaton, the contracting parties being Dorothy Lorna, eldest daughter of Air and Mrs V. Cocks, of 230 Broadway, and Geoffrey Lionel, youngest son of Mr and Airs C. Cudby, Vogol Street. The bride, looking very smart ill a commander blue tailored costume with wine accessories, entered the church on the arm of her father. She carried a beautiful bouquet of cream roses, cyclamen, heather and maidenhair fern. Attending the bride were AJitscs Mavis Alartin and Noelecn Cocks, dressed alike in grey tailored frocks with high neckline buttoned to the waist with small covered buttons and loops. They wore wine accessories to tone with the bride s frock and carried bouquets of wine cyclamen, heather and maidenhair fern. The duties of best man wore carried out by Air Austin Cocks, assisted by Air Albert Murray as groomsman. While the register was boing signed the bride's younger sister. Ngairc, sang “O Promise Ale,” to the accompaniment of the organ, which was much enjoyed. As the bridal party left the church little Shirley Cocks, of Feiklinc, presented the bride with a lovely horseshoe. After the ceremony Air and Airs Cocks entertained close relatives and friends at afternoon tea, on account of Mr Cocks be* ing on military service. Later the happy couple left for a short trip, amid showers of confetti and good wishes. The bride ts making her home with her parents whilo her husband is overseas.