Sanderson – Forth

Northern Advocate, 29 July 1939, Page 4

Sanderson - Forth

A charming wedding was solemnised at the Presbyterian Church, Whangarei, on the morning of Tuesday, June 6, when Gladys Winward, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. W. T. Forth, of Otaika, was married to Russell Ogilvie, second son of Mrs W. Sanderson, and the late Mr Sanderson, of Hamilton. The officiating minister was the Rev. W. Elliott, and Mr W. H. Forth, brother of the bride, presided at the organ. The church had been beautifully arranged by friends of the bride with purple salvia, zinnias, daphne and native ferns.

The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a graceful gown of white stiffened silk lace over magnolia satin fashioned in redingote style. The bodice featured a Peter Pan collar and long, tight-fitting sleeves trimmed with tiny white velvet bows. A slight train was formed by the flared skirt, over which her veil of Brussels lace fell in soft folds to form a second train. The veil was held in place by two sprays of orange blossom and a tiny halo of silk stiffened net.' She carried a sheaf of white carnations, pale pink sweet peas and maidenhair fern. In attendance as matron-of-honour was Mrs R. G. Elliott, sister of the bride, and little Clare Petersen and’ Heather Elliott, nieces of the bride, were flowergirls. Mrs Elliott was wearing a frock of pale pink American faille, the corsage being tight-fitting with a soft cowl neckline. The flowergirls were in lilac organdie frocks, which were adorned with darker lilac velvet bows.

Mr E. J. Gerrish, of Hamilton, was best man, and the ushers were Mr P. Petersen and Mr R. G. Elliott. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Balmoral tearooms, which were artistically decorated with Iceland poppies. The mother of the bride received the guests wearing a navy ensemble, with matching hat and she carried a posy of red chrysanthemums. The mother of the bridegroom wore a violet frock with a tan hat and fur coat and her flowers were bronze chrysanthemums. When Mr and Mrs R. O. Sanderson left by car for their wedding trip, the bride travelled in a mustard tailored frock, a navy coat and a navy hat. They will make their home in Hamilton.