TOMS—SANDERS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXII, 15 April 1939, Page 2

TOMS—SANDERS

The Nelson Cathedral was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Easter Saturday, when Margaret Joan, only daughter of Mr and Mrs H. C. Sanders, Nelson, was married to Geoffrey Martin, youngest son of Mr and Mrs J. R. Toms, of Lower Hutt, and formerly of Nelson. The Very Rev., the Dean of Nelson officiated at the ceremony. The bride, who entered the church escorted by her father, looked charming in a gown of pale pink embossed satin, shirred at waistline and shoulder. The skirt, which was tight-fltting at the hips, fell into graceful folds to form a fan-shaped train. Her veil of pale pink tulle was caught to the head with a wreath of real begonias, and she carried a bouquet of begonias, dahlias and maidenhair fern.

The bridesmaids were the Misses Evelyn White, of Wellington, and Brenda Muncaster. Both were frocked alike in white organdie lace over pink taffeta, the gowns being cut on lines similar to the bride’s frock. The full skirts were finished at the waist with pink and green velvet sashes. Dolly Varden caps of real flowers completed their dainty attire, and they carried bouquets of begonias, autumn leaves and maidenhair fern.

Messrs Cecil Sanders and Alick Don ably carried out the duties of best man and groomsman respectively. During the signing of the register, Miss Olga Puklowski sang a solo, “The Perfect Prayer.”

The reception was held at the Mia Mia Tea Rooms, where Mrs Sanders received her guests wearing a smart navy ensemble and navy felt hat trimmed with ostrich plumes. She was assisted by Mrs Toms, who wore a brown floral frock with brown coat and hat trimmed with autumn tonings. Both carried bouquets of autumn-tinted flowers.

The happy couple later left for the North Island, the bride travelling in a sage green suit with musquash fur coat and brown hat trimmed with green. Their future home will be in Nelson. •