WEDDINGS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23014, 17 October 1936, Page 27

WEDDINGS

Carter—Cr|mp Pink cherry blossom and cream tulips were used in the decorations at the Anderson’s Bay Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening on the occasion of the marriage of Vera Jessie, elder daughter of Mr and the late Mr W. J. Crimp, of Green Island, and Leslie Thomas, third som of Mr and Mrs C. C. Carter, of Anderson’s Bay. The Rev. G. J. Jupp officiated at the wedding service, and the wedding music was played by Mr J. Clark. The bride, who entered the church with her father, looked charming in a gown of deep cream and silver leaf lace, modelled on close-fitting lines to the knees, and' falling away into an inset-pointed train. The bodice had a cowl front, held in place by a spray of satin flowers. Small satin buttons made an effective finish to the back of the bodice and the tight-fitting sleeves. She wore a veil of tulle, which was held in place by a halo of orange blossoms, and carried a, cascade bouquet made up of cream. . She was attended by Miss Gladys Carter (sister of the bridegroom), who wore an ankle-length frock of pale green and silver leaf lace, the skirt of which was cut in panels and trimmed with pleated stiffened net. The bodice, with its short, rucked sleeves, was offset by an upstanding frill of pleated net, silver lame buttons, and green velvet sash. Silver shoes and a silver bandeau of plaited lame .were worn. Little Colin Millard ■ (coltsin of the bride) was page boy, and. wore a pale green silk velvet Victorian suit and silver shoes. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr Charles Carter, as best man, and Messrs Victor Crimp and Ray Carter acted as ushers. During the signing of the register a solo was rendered by Miss Mavis Adam. • . The reception was held ,at the Strand Salon, where the guests were received oy Mrs P. Millard (aunt of the bride), attired in Marina blue trimmed with silver lame, with accessories to tone, and carrying a lemon posy. She was assisted by the bridegroom’s mother, who wore a navy ensemble of patterned cloque, trimmed with pink, with hat and accessories to tone, and parried a posy of pink. Among those present were Mrs C. Crimp (grandmother of the bride), md an aunt of the bridegroom, Mrs J. j£irkness, of Green lane, Auckland. When Mr and Mrs L. Carter left for heir honeymoon, the bride was wearing a brown silk floral frock, with arowh check coat, and hat to match. Her python skin shoes and bag completed a smart ensemble. Vilcox—Simpson On the evening of September 30 the vedding took place in Trinity Methods! Church. Stuart street, of Annie Margaretta, daughter of Mr and Mrs IV. Simpson, of Maori Hill, and Ewart Stanley, son of Mr J. Wilcox, of Westport. The Rev. L. B. Neale performed he ceremony, for which Mr Cawley was organist. The bride, who was escorted by her ather, wore a gown of ivory satin jheer, with a high neckline, finished with a dainty spray of orange blos;om and lily of the valley, which had oeen worn by her mother on her wedling day. The full bishop sleeves were hirred at the wrists, and the skirt, cut m slimming lines, fell into a graceful ■rain. Her veil, afranged simply with i wreath of orange blossom, was worn well off the face, and she carried a heaf of arum lilies and lily of the valley. She was attended by her two cousma, Miss Isy Simpson (Oamaru) and Mrs lussell Eadie (Gore), who wore gowns Mike of soft blue satin granos, featuring , full bishop sleeves, shirred necklines, and bias cut skirts falling into ihort trains. Halos of natural flowers in gold tonings and sprays of flowers at the waistline • were worn. Their bouquets Were of dainty spring dowers. The bridegroom was attended by the Rev. Mr Tasker as best man, and Mr Russell Eadie (Gore) as groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Astor Cafe, followed by a dance. Here the guests were, received by the bride’s parents, Mr and Mrs Simpson, the latter wearing a becoming gown of russet brown sylmera cord, with a yoke of brown lace, and . a short coatee io match. Her hat of brown tissue straw was trimmed with flowers, and she carried a bouquet of pink flowers. During the evening a song was rendered by the best man. Mr W. Hook was M.C., and Mr .Beath acted as pianist. Mr Ronald Adamson (Oam■ru) was usher. , , v :

Other guests present were: —Mr and Irs D. Simpson (Oamaru; the latter, 'earing a Tuscan suit and hat and arrying a bouquet of dusky pink stock, issisted the bride’s mother);,, Mrs iVTLeod (Oamaru), wine marocain; Miss C. Simpson (Oamaru), flora) gown with mid blue coat; and Mrs Ronald Adamson (Oamaru), floral spring gown of green and gold; Mr Temple with Mrs Temple in floral georgette; and Mr Watson (Middlemarch) with Mrs Watson in a brown frock. .

Next day the happy couple travelled north, the bride wearing a smart mid navy tailored coat, under which was worn a blue frock. Navy shoes, bag, hat, and gloves completed a pleasing and pretty toilet.

Taylor—Lunam The wedding was celebrated at the Musselburgh Presbyterian Church on Thursday*, October 8, of Christina Maud, second daughter of Mr and Mrs J. W. W. Lunam. of High street, selburgh, and Harold Sinclair, son of Mr A. Taylor, of Mornington. The church was prettily decorated with lilac and other spring flowers The guests were ushered in by Messrs T. Millar and R. Baker. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of deep cream satin. The neckline fell in cowl lines, while the back of the neck was formed by a becoming stand-up collar. The full sleeves were appliqued with large flowers and leaves, and the full-length train was in the same manner. A veil was set in place by a coronet of orange blossom, and she carried a shower trail of freesias. tulips, and maidenhair fern.

She was attended by Miss Louie Rust and Miss Edith Lunam as bridesmaids, who wore frocks of blue and lemon lace respectively. From a light neckline their frocks fell on fitting lines to above the knee, from where fell frills of net. Wide satin stiff belts with buckles of flowers set off the frocks, and flowers were worn in the hair to match. The two dainty flower girls, Rae and Joan Lunam, wore frocks of salmon pink with bodices and sleeves of crepe de chine. The skirts from waist to knee were of net frills. A sash of ribbon neck frills and dainty hair bands with pearls were becoming. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Stewart Taylor (Timaru) as best man and Mr David Lunam as groomsman. The Rev. G. L. Taylor performed the ceremony, and Miss Edith Morrison officiated at the organ. Mr Alexander Snell sang the solo “Arise, O Sun.” On leaving the church, a striking feature was the guard of honour by members of’ the Loyal Caversham and Princess Mary Manchester Unity Lodges,- of which bodies both bride and bridegroom were officers. After the ceremony the guests were received at the Vedic Salon by Mr and Mrs Lunam and Miss Bain. Mrs Lunam’s frock was a long black silk marocain ensemble trimmed with red and white, with accessories to match. She carried a bouquet of red anemones. Miss Bain ’wore a navy blue model trimmed with red and finished with white ermine necklet. Her bouquet was of geraniums and ranunculus. The tables were prettily decorated. and had the Rev. G. L. Taylor as chairman. A programme of toasts was honoured. Afterwards a jolly dance was enjoyed till midnight.

Items were rendered during the evening by Miss Tui Pennell and Mrs Pennell (Roxburgh). Mr Alex Snell and Miss Edith Lunam. Prior to the wedding a party from Princess Mary M.U. Lodge and friends gave the bride a “pantry” evening, where a happy time was spent and many useful gifts were handed in.