Interesting October Wedding

Manawatu Times, Volume 70, Issue 280, 27 November 1945, Page 3

Interesting October Wedding

MORGAN— McMANUS WEDDING.

A recent wedding of widespread interest was that of Marie Patricia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. McManus, of Palmerston North, and Glyn Bailey, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Morgan, of Ivopane. The ceremony was performed in the sunshine of an early October afternoon in All Saints 7 Church by Rev. H. W. Monaghan, the wedding music being played by Mr. J. Holmes Runnicles, while friends had enhanced the beauty of the church with a profusion of lovely early summer blooms. Given in marriage by her uncle, Mr. E. V. Wilson, the dark-haired bride was a picture of charm in her beautiful gown, of cream embossed satin featuring a graceful scalloped design to the long waisted bodice that was repeated with striking effect on the train, the sleeves and neckline, which was offset by a pendant of old-world charm. A billowing veil of exquisitely embroidered tulle (lent by a friend) fell from a cluster of lily of the valley and

camellias, and the bridal flowers were cream'roses, azaleas, camellias and lily of the valley with maidenhair fern arranged in a trailing bouquet.

Two attractive bridesmaids wore tho bride’s cousin Mbs Moya Walton (Feilding) and Miss Margaret Morgan, sister of the bridegroom, who were picturesque in gowns of daffodil yellow and spring green embossed cloque fafchioned with flowing skirts to longwaisted bodices and bracelet length sleeves. Roses and tulips in rich shades of gold and flame, together with maidenhair fern, comprised their bouquets and clusters of these flowers surmounted their Juliet caps. Pearl necklaces, the bridegroom’s gifts, were worn.

Mr. Jack Yates was the best man and Mr. Jack Ednmndsen groomsman, while the ushers were Messrs Ross Mitchell and Jim Alderson, all four, together with the bridegroom, having seen considerable service overseas.

At the reception’ following held at the Jade Tearooms, Mr. and Mrs. McManus welcomed their guests, Mrs. McManus wearing a distinctive black crepe suit, self embroidered, with a white blouse, black and whito model hat and black accessories. Freesias and maidenhair fern were in her corsage. Mrs. Morgan assisted, her choice being a becoming black oyelet suit worn with a peach blouse, a smart black hat in chipped straw r and black accessories. The tables were centred with fragrant blooms and conspicuous on the bridal table was a handsome wedding cake. Felicitations were showered on tne young couple and the usual toasts honoured, while good washes were conveyed from friends far and near by telegram and by cable from the bride's brother in Italy. The guests enjoyed further hospitality at the home of the bride 7 s parents, where an array of beautiful gifts was admired. When Mr. and Mrs. Morgan departed for the South Island the latter travelled in a smartly tailored suit checked in green, tan and rust, with a tan blouse and accessories and chic model hat. Prior to her marriage the bride was feted at a round of gay parties, hostesses being Mrs. G. Walton and Miss Walton (Feilding), Miss D. Wass and fellow r members of the staff N.Z. Railways, Miss . and M. Morgan and Misses B. Farraher, L. Larson and B. Ebbett.