Peat – Evans

Northern Advocate, 14 January 1939, Page 3

Peat - Evans

St. Barnabas Church, Fendalton, Christchurch was the setting for a pretty evening wedding on December 22, when Mollie Emlyn, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs,-T. Evans, of 200 Ham Road, Fendalton. was married to Cyril David (Mick), only son of Mr and Mrs James Peat, Kamo. The ofgciating minister was Canon F. B. Redgrave, and the organist Mr Williams. I'he church wds decorated by friends with masses of St. Joseph lilies and hydrangeas. The bride/ who entered the church with her father, wore a charming gown of parchment satin designed on simple lines, ihe gored skirt cut to form a sweeping train. A veil of embroidered tulle, falling over the train, was held in place with a tiny spray of orange buds. The bride carried an arm spray of cream water lilies and maidenhair fern. The attendants were Mrs R. A. Witbrock (sister of the bride), matron of honour and Miss Betty Williams (Masterton) bridesmaid, who were dressed alike in off white silkonette georgette frocks made' in Empire style with small boleros banded with corded taffeta. They carried arm sprays of deep crimsoif roses. Shdrt creme tulle veils held in place with crimson roses completed a dainty ensemble.

Mrs Evans, mother of the bride, was attired in black tulip lace with a matching coatee and hat to tone with touches of pink, and carried a bouquet of deep pink begonias. The bridegroom was supported by Mr Geoff Cooper (Christchurch) as best man, and Mr R. A. Witbrock as groomsman. Mrs Peat, mother of the bridegroom, chose a brown wool lace frock, interwoven with gold, brown marabout cape, large brown balibuntal hat stitched in pink, and carried a bouquet of carnations and rose sin shades of pink. Mrs A. C. Lamb, sister of the bridegroom, wore a long frock of fuchsia georgette in two shades, with gold accessories and silver fox furs. The reception -was held in the spacious grounds of the home of Mr and Mrs Evans. A large marquee was erected on the lawn where 'refreshments were served to 100 invited guests from all parts of both islands. The bride’s travelling suit was a brown tailored costume with sailor hat of same shade and brown musquash coat. After the reception Mr and Mrs Peat left by car for a tour of the West Coast and Nelson. Their future home will be near Kaikoura.