Charming Bride and Her Picturesque Retinue

Manawatu Times, Volume 59, Issue 273, 21 November 1934, Page 2

Charming Bride and Her Picturesque Retinue

Ceremony of Widespread Interest

FRASER WALL WEDDING

Summer blooms in gay profusion' formed an attractive setting for the wedding celebrated last evening at All Saints’ Church, Palmerston North, when Olga Leonard, second oaughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Wall, of “Waikuku,” Kairanga, was married to Irvino Bruce, third son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Fraser, of “Hikatu,” Wliangara, Gisborne. Tall vases of pink antirrhinums, lupins and poppies adorned the altar, while in the chancel were massed rosos, lupins and many fragrant flowers in shades of pink and blue. Posies of tosos tied with pink satin ribbon marked, the scats reserved for the guests. The ceremony, which attracted much friendly interest throughout the North Island, was performed by Canon G Y. Woodward, Mr. J. Holmes Runnicles playing the wedding music. In her lovely Paris gown of ivory slipper satin, the bride presented a charming picture as she entered the church escorted by her father. The frock was moulded to the figure and the corsage had long sleeves and a cowl neck finished with tiny orango blossoms. The long train, which fell from the waist-line, was lined with ivory ninon. The exquisito veil of old handmade Venetian lace was held in place by a halo of pearl-tinted orange blossoms and a bracelet of orango blossoms was a pretty touch, a bouquet of cream roses and maiden hair fern with floral trails completing a distinctive toilette. Mrs. J. Perry (Feilding) attended her sister as matron of honour, and the bridesmaids were Misses Marion Fraser (Gisborne), sister of the bridegroom. Miss Ruby Gillies (Palmerston North) and Miss Margaret Fraser (also a sister of tho bridegroom). All four attendants wore graceful sleeveless frocks of French blue ninon over satin similarly fashioned. Tho short full bodices had berthas of finely pleated 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. Tho best man was the bridegroom’s brother, Mr. Alan Fraser, of Gisborne, and the groomsmen were Messrs J. W. Perry (Feilding), Maurice Moore (Gisborne) and Thomas McDonald (Masterton).

The reception following was held at “Waikuku,” Kairanga, the residence of tho bride’s parents, where about 300 guests were most hospitably entertained. Mr. and Mrs. Wall received their guests and were assisted by Mr. and Mrs. T. Fraser, the oridegroom’s parents. Mrs. W'all wore an elegant frocK of cameo pink needlerun lace, the corsage 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 black floral crepe de chine frock in green and white tonings with whito flowers at the neck-lino. She wore a lime swagger coat, a black hat trimmed with lime and -white flowers and carried a posy of cream Toses and pansies in autumn tints.

The bride and bridegroom with their retinue stood on the verandah to receive the congratulations of their friends and later an adjournment was made to a large marquee on tho lawn where refreshments were served.

Streamers of coloured lights added to tho beauty of the grounds and the marquee was lavishly decorated in pink and blue, roses predominating with tho relief of bamboo and palms. The bridal table was artistically decorated with blue delphiniums, larkspurs and pink antirrhinums, with pink rosebuds laid along tho edge of the table. The threetiered wedding cake was in the predominating shade and was also ornamented with roses. ■ The usual felicitous speeches were made, the toast of tho “bride and bridegroom” being proposed by Mr. C. Louisson, followed by musical honours.

Reception music was provided by an orchestra in an adjoining room and the drawing room was cleared for dancing. Tho wedding presents were on view in the dining room and their variety and number testified to tho popularity of tho young couplo who will make their new homo in the Gisborne district. After the departure of Mr. and Mrs. Fraser, opportunity was taken to toast Mr. and, Mrs. Wall, and in making his reply, Air. Wall expressed their pleasure in tho happy gathering and returned thanks for the many kindnesses his daughter had received and the gifts that had been showered upon them. Relatives of the bride present included Miss Elaino West, who wore floral angelskin satin and a black hat; krs. Frank Wall (Martinborough), in ivory satin, with a black hat; Airs. A. H. E. Wall (Wanganui), black figured taffeta bouffant frock, black hat; Airs. H. G. Carver (Wanganui), black lace; Airs. Fercy Wall (Hatuina), floral georgette in rose and black tonings, black halo hat; Aliss Alary Wall, blue floral georgette; cream picturo hat with pink roses; Aliss M. Wall (Kairanga), brown angelskin lace; Mrs. Holdsworth (Wellington), royal blue lace; Aliss Kathleen Holdsworth, pink lace; Airs. 0. Gillespie (Wellington), black lace, black hat;- Aliss Nancy Gillespie, yellow organdie, picture hat; Aliss Barbara Gillespie, blue and white spotted organdie, picture hat; Airs. Perry (Highden), black and floral crepe de chine; Alcssrs F. and P. Wall, O. Gillespie, Holdsworth, and Dr. A. H. Wall.

Tho bridegrom’s relations present from Gisborne were Mrs. R. I. Scott, who woro black lace and a black leghorn hat; Mrs. Ogilvie, blue lace and georgette, musquash coat, bluo hat; Mrs. C .Hood, black lace and black hat; Mrs. G. Mnorc, black and white crepe de chine, black hat; Mrs. T. Hansen, black lace with pink flowers, black hat; Mrs. H. 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, groen 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 tho bride and bridegroom left by car they were given an enthusiastic send off. Tho bride appeared for travelling in a becoming turquoiso blue marocain ensemble, the three-quarter length coat finished with a beigo fur cape collar. With this she woro a smart Baku straw hat to tone and beige shoes.