Double Wedding

Northern Advocate, 13 April 1944, Page 2

Double Wedding

h utton— mckinley mohris—McKinley The Presbyterian Church, Whangarei. beautifully decorated •by iriends of the brides, was the scene of a very pretty double wedding on February 4, when Rev. T H Burton, officiated at the marriage of Jennie Beatrice, third daughter of Mrs. B, A. McKinley and the late Mr. G. McKinley, of Kara, to Sydney Edward Hutton, youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. Hutton, of .Whangarei, and of Lillian Mabel, youngest daughter of Mrs. and and the late Mr G McKinley, to Noel John Mcri’is, second-son of Mr and Mrs. J. R. Morris, of Opua. Jennie, who entered the church, escorted by a friend, Mr. E. Hartridge, was charmingly gowned in a white embroidered satm trained frock. A lovely bridal veil lent by Mrs. A. ivldertcn, was held in place by a spray cf flowers matching her bouquet of water lilies, tuberroses, and dahlias, which put the finishing touches to a charming bride Ray Banton, friend of the bride, made a delightful matron-of-honour, in her beautiful orange georgette frock. Also in attendance was Jean McKinley, counsin of the bride, who looked very charming in a mauve georgette frock. Both headdress and bouquets were of dahlia.-:, gladiolas arid delphiniums. Tiie bridegrom, was attended by Mr. V/. McKinley, as best man, and Mr. R. Piper, carried out the duties of groomsman. Lillian was escorted into the church by Mr R McKinley, uncle of the brides, and also wore a beautiful white embroidered satin trained frock Her veil, lent by a friend Mrs, G. Alexander, was held in place by a spray of flowers matching her bouquet of dahlias, tuberroses and water lilies. This put the finishing touches to another charming bride. Shirley McGregor friend of the bride, acted as maid of honour and was becomingly froeked in orange georgette, her head-dress matching her bouquet cf dahlias, gladiolas and delphiniums. Also in attendance was Helen Morris, sister of the bridegroom, picturesquely froeked in mauve georgette. She carried a bouquet of dahlias, gladiolas, and delphiniums, matching her headdress. The bridegroom was attended by Sgt. Major Bruce Palmer as bestman, and Mr. P. Morris, as groomsman. The mother of the brides was gowned in a model frock of black moss crepe, hand embroidered with a black picture hat. She carried a bouquet of red dab lias

Mrs. J. R. Morris, mother of the bridegroom, wore an ensemble of navy and white. She carried a. bouquet of delphiniums The ushers at the church were Mr. W. Butt, brother-in-law of the brides, also an unde Mr. J. McKinley. After the ceremony 120 guests sat down to the breakfast at Warrington Studios, where the usual toasts wehe honoured. The toastmaster was Mr. E. V. Stack, of Auckland. Over 50 telegrams and cables were received, one being from the bridegroom's brother, Pie. Tony Morris, also Cpl. W. Luke, friend of the brides. Prominent on the bridal table were two wedding cakes made by the brides’ mother, and iced by Mrs. C. Clark, cousin of the bridegroom Mrs. S. E. Hutton chose pink and black for her going away dress, while Mrs. N. J. Morris wore a similar model in navy and blue After the reception the happy couoles left by car for the south. LOVELOCK—STEELE The marriage of Dorothy Mary, only daughter of Mrs H. T. Steele and the late Archdeacon Steele, of Whangarei, to Dudley Phillip, youngest son of Mr and Mrs D. Lovelock, of Palmerston North, was celebrated at Christ Church, Whangarei, on March 6. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr E. H. Steele, wore a delphinium blue suit, relieved by a shoulder spray of pink tuberous begonias. Her ruched hat was in matching tones. The bride's mother wore a navy woollen coat frock and carried a scarlet posy. The ceremony was performed by the bride’s eldest brother, the Rev. H. J. Steele, Vicar of Kaikohe. A small reception was held at the home of Mr and Mrs E. H. Steele, Deveron Road, Whangarei. ALL-WHITE WEDDING One of the prettiest all white weddings seen in Whangarei for some time was solemnised at the Presbyterian Church on February 5 by the Rev. T. H. Burton, when Esma Mary, the only daughter of Mr and Mrs A. C. Whitham, of Portland, became the wife of William McPherson Gloyn, only son of Mrs and the late Mr W. Gloyn. The bride made a charming picture in her white blistered cloque long waisted gown, fashioned with very full gathered trained skirt. The bodice had a circular hand-faggotted yoke and long sleeves, terminating in a point. Her richly embroidered white net veil was held in place by a circlet of orange blossoms, and her bouquet was composed of lily auratums and tuberoses. - Also in plain white cloque gowns similarly made, but with attractive colour added by their bouquets of scarlet dahlias and Scarborough lillies tied with bows of scarlet net, were the bride’s two cousins, who acted as bridesmaids. They were Miss V. Williams, of Portland, and Miss J. McMahon, of Auckland. The groom’s attendants were Mr Wilton and Mr T. Ferguson.

, The reception was held at Warrington ; Studios. Dainty vases of flowers decor- . ated the tables and trails of ferns and 3 lily auratum composed the decorations on , the bridal table. The bride’s mother, . wearing a two-piece Air Force blue suit, r with pink shoulder spray and black accessories, received her guests, assisted by . Mrs W. Gloyn in a smart navy costume, ; pink shoulder spray and black accessories. A feature of the reception was the toast to the bridegroom’s mother. It was proposed by Mr A. H. Curtis, who had been , a guest at Mrs Gloyn’s wedding and at the weddings of all the members of her family. Another special toast toast was that to the bride’s grandmother, Mrs Warin, who was ; present. The bride’s going away dress was a smart two-piece black suit, with small black and white hat and black accessories. Mr and Mrs Gloyn are now residing in Whangarei. BAGNALL—VAUSE A pretty wedding was solemnised at the Presbyterian Manse, Whangarei, on March 29, the principals being Gladys, third daughter of Mrs. S. and the late Qeorge Fredrick Cunis, of Davis Street. Whangarei, and Frederick Cadman, of the Second Echelon, 2/N.Z.E.F., recently returned invalided from the Middle East, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Bagnall, of Hokianga Road. Dargaville. The Rev. T. H. Burton performed the ceremony, and the bride was given away by her brother-in-law. Mr. T. J. McFar lane. She looked charming in a handbeaded frock of dusky pink Jersey sheer and shoulder spray of toning shades, with toque to match, navy veil and navy accessories. The bride was attended by her sister, Mai’garet McFarlane. as matron of honour, who wore a grey suit in novelty worsted with a shoulder spray cf blue delphiniums and hat to match. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Signalman Solwyn. L. Bagnall. R.N.Z.N., as best man. Tlie reception was held at “Wahroonga,” home of the bride’s _sister, where the guests, immediate relatives, were received by the bride’s mother. Mrs. Cunis, who wore a navy satin-backed cloque frock, navy and white hat with a shoulder spray of cream and blue tonings. Tlie bride’s travelling suit was of navy woollen, smartly trimmed with white. A number of friends farewelled the happy couple at the railway station when they left on the south-bound express.