Frocks of Old-World Charm at Kiwitea Wedding

Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 97, 27 April 1939, Page 11

Frocks of Old-World Charm at Kiwitea Wedding

THOMSON—CONWAY The picturesque little church of St. Agnes, Kiwitea, was charmingly decorated yesterday for the wedding of Ruth Ann, youngest daughter of Mr. M. A. Conway and the late Mrs. Conway, of “Glenorchy,” Cheltenham, and Charles Allen, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Thomson, of College Street, Palmerston North. The colour scheme harmonising with the frocks of the ’maids, was carried out with green hydrangeas, belladonna lilies, with spikes of blue delphinium in tall vases on the Altar, the same flowers intermingled with lycopodium in streamers along the rail. The bride and bridegroom stood beneath a lovely floral bell in the same toning, from which were draped floral streamers and lycopodium to the sides of the chancel. Sprays of the same flowers also adorned the window ledges and corners of the church.

The ceremony was performed by Rev. F. E. Fleury and Miss M. Ross played the wedding music. Escorted by her brother, Mr. M. Conway, junr., the bride looked most attractive in her gown of magnolia moire taffeta self-striped and fashioned in style of old-world charm. The closefitting bodice had a high neckline finished with a collar of silver bugle trimming and caught with a pearl cluster brooch and spray of orange blossom, tiny self-covered buttons to the waistlino which was also finished with a spray of orange blossom. The skirt was made with the stripes arranged diagonally and was hooped and very full. Her tulle veil was held to her head with a tiara of gardenias and she carried a bouquet of cream cyclamen aud chrysanthemums, with maidenhair fern and satin streamers, a pretty touch of blue being introduced with spikes of delphinium.

The .bridesmaid was Miss Betty Hogg, of Halcombe, and Mrs. O. Perry, of Waituna, sister of the bride, was matron of honour, both wearing picture frocks of candy striped taffeta in shades of green, pink and blue. The bodices had heart-shaped necklines and were pointed on to the bouffant skirts, the puff sleeves being profusely rucked. They wore quaint little up-turned hats of blue stiffened net trimmed with birds in the three shades of their frocks and worn to one side, and carried muffs of blue net with sprays of pink carnations and autumn leaves and blue satin ribbons.

Also in attendance as flower girl was Rosemary Burrell, niece of the bride, who was a sweet little figure in a long frock of powder blue taffeta, the short bodice finished with tiny pink bows in front and buttons at the back, and short puff sleeves, the full skirt finished with a narrow pleated frill. She wore a bandeau of pink and blue forget-me-nots on tulle and carried a posy of pink carnations and delphiniums with blue ribbons.

Mr. Peter Barraud, of Palmerston North, was the best man and Mr. W. Fry, of Feilding, the groomsman, Mr. O. Perry carrying out the duties of usher at the church.

As the bride entered the church tv hymn “The Voice That Breathed O’er Eden” was sung and •'the concluding hymn was “O Perfect Love.” Reception at “Glenorchy.”

“Glenorchy” opened wide its gates for the reception following where the usual generous hospitality was extended. Mr. Conway and his daughter, Miss Flora Conway, received many guests in the hall, the latter wearing a smart frock of London tan with green buttons and sash belt, also a felt toque and veil to tone. She wore a s&oulder spray of gladioli and autumn foliage. Mr. and Mrs. W. Thomson assisted, Mrs. Thomson wearing a model frock of cedar brown wool georgette, the bodice embroidered with bronze sequin butterflies, the belt caugnt with a gold buckle. Her hat was of peach bloom in matching shade with ostrich feather and veil and she wore a shoulder spray of single chrysanthemums and vibernum berries with autumn leaves. Also present were Mrs. G. Newcombe (Havelock North), aunt of the bride, in a wine self-embroidered frock of marocain with black hat and coat; Mrs. K. Burrell, sister of the bride, black wool georgette, with shirred bodice, a black toque and veil and shoulder spray of scarlet carnations; Mrs. M. Conway, navy angora ensemble with clover buttons and a navy hat; Miss Jean Thomson, sister of the bridegroom, blue frock with pin stripe of clover, a shoulder spray of cyclamen, to tone and hat of blue felt with clover ostrich tip; Mrs. D. Thomson (Manakan), teal blue tailored suit and hat to match; Mrs. R. Thomson (Palmerston North), bottle green marocain frock with cyclamen shoulder spray, green felt hat; Mrs. J. Thomson (Wellington), green cloth ensemble, the frock hand quilted, shoulder apray of scarlet carnations, navy felt hat with feather trimming; Mrs. G. O. Keeble, black bolero suit with blue relief, black hat.

The bride and bridegroom stood in the drawing room beneath a floral wedding bell to receive the felicitations ot' their friends, with a lovely background of autumn foliage, dahlias and chrysanthemums which further decorated the room, in artistically arranged bowls. From French windows entrance was gained to a large marquee on tho lawn where delicious refreshments were served. The bridal table was centred with low bowls and tall vases of pink sweet peas, roses, hydrangeas and delphiniums, holding pride* of place being the three-tiered cake iced in rose pink. Following the Loyal toast proposed by Rev. Fleury, that to “the bride and bridegroom” was entrusted to Mr. H. Lethbridge, of Turakina, an old family friend, to which the bridegroom responded. Mr. Fry proposed the toast to “the bridesmaids,” the best man making response. The happy couple were given a cheery send-off when leaving by car, the bride appearing for travelling in a frock of black taffeta patterned with clover, a black military coat trimmed with Persian lamb and gold buckles, with which she wore a black felt toque and veil. Mr. and Mrs. Thomson will in. future reside in Palmerston North.