WEDDINGS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23953, 31 October 1939, Page 15

WEDDINGS

Geddes—Pyott The marriage of Alan Raymond, youngest son of Mrs H. H. Geddes, of Dunedin, and the late Mr Albert Edward Geddes, and Flora Margaret Dorward, 'only daughter of Mr and Mrs James Pyott, of Dunedin, was solemnised .on Thursday- last at First Church. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. J. Cairney tyith Dr V. E. Galway presiding at the organ.

The church had been decorated with white camelias, pink cherry blossoms and greenery, with white satin bows on the guest pews.

The bride, who was escorted by her father, was attired in a gown of ivory satin brocade in a patterned leaf design, moulded to the figure on slimming lines with long pointed train and featuring a plaited heart-shaped neckline in self material, ahd long tightfitting sleeves. A long tulle veil richly embroidered with satin appliqued flowers fell softly from a dainty coronet of plaited satin, finished with a row of orange blossom buds. Her bouquet was an arm sheaf and consisted of white camelias, opened tulips, freesias, hyacinths and maidenhair fern.

In attendance were Miss N. Ellison and Miss N. Wix. Each wore a frock of deep coral star-dust faconne made with full gored skirt, softly draped cross-over bodice and large puff sleeves, the waistline being defined by a shirred belt with silver cord lacing. Arm sheaves of cyclamen coloured tulips and maidenhair fern were carried and matching topknots were worn. , The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr A. J. Geddes, as best man and by Mr N. Coutts as groomsman., Messrs S. Taylor and W. McKinnon acted as ushers. While the register was being signed Miss Edna Roy gave an artistic interpretation of Handel’s “Where’er You Walk.”

A reception was held at the Astor Gafe, where the guests were received by Mrs Pyott and Mrs Geddes. Mrs Pyott wore a midnight blue embossed cloque ensemble with matching edge-to-edge coat and* a smart blue hat with floral scalloped crown to tone. Her bouquet was of deep cream tulips and maidenhair fern.

Mrs Geddes wore a frock of wood crepe Susan with black velvet coat and black hat with crown of shaded cyclamen flowers and veil to

match. Her bouquet was of cyclamen tulips, mauve stock and maidenhair fern.

The bridegroom’s godmother, Mrs J. H. Sorensen, of Orepuki, wore a frock of black crepe de chine relieved with biege trimmings and a black hat trimmed with coloured flowers. A fur cape completed the ensemble. Her bouquet was of red tulips, anenomes and maidenhair fern.

The wedding cake, which occasioned considerable admiration, was a special gift from Mrs E. J. Taylor, of Ravensbourne. A large number of additional guests took part in the dancing which followed the wedding breakfast. The bridegroom’s sporting activities are well known, and many guests representing various athletic clubs were present. The bride and bridegroom left by the through express the following day for a honeymoon tour of the North Island. The bride’s going away frock was of oasis blue. They will make their home in Cavell street. Dunedin. Knox—-Watson The marriage in the Basilica, Oamaru, on the morning of October 23 between Robert John, second son of Mrs Knox, of Greymouth, and the late Mr John Knox, and Irene Mary, younger daughter of Mrs Watson, of Oamaru, and the late Mr H. Watson, was given a picturesque setting by the ■arrangement of branches laden with flowering cherry blossom. The Rev- . Father Murphy, of Invercargill, officiated at the ceremony, and the nuptial music was rendered by Miss Mamie Maxwell (cousin of the bride) and Mrs J. Power, the soloist. Her brother, Henry, escorting her, the bride entered the church m a beautiful gown of French cream cloque, cut on classical line, the skirt forming a long train. Over this, mounted on a coronet of orangeblossom, was worn a priceless veil hand-worked with shamrocks and true lovers’ knots, brought by a friend from Ireland. A sheaf of arum lilies and maidenhair fern was carried. Mauve chenille worn over pink taffeta with long gloves and hat to tone fashioned the pretty bridesmaid s gown, worn by Miss Alice Prenderville, of Oamaru. Misses Mane and Winsome Cheyne. nieces of the bride, assisted as flower girls and looked dainty in clover pink frilled georgette. They wore fashion hats to tone, finished with bows of pink and green ribbons and carried posies of spring flowers tied with silver ribbons. Their gold bracelets were the gifts of the brideThe best man was Mr David Cheyne. of Invercargill. Mr John Macdonald acted as usher. . Receiving the guests later at the Belmont, which was attractively decorated with cherry blossom, Mrs H. Watson wore a smartly tailored black and white ensemble. She was assisted in her duties as hostess by Mrs J. Knox (attired in a model coat and frock). Both carried posies of cyclamen flowers. . Mrs David Cheyne, of Invercargill (sister of the bride) wore a gold and brown ensemble of satin back sheer and a brown and lemon picture hat. She carried a sheaf of bronze tulips. , , . .. When the happy couple left for the south the bride was wearing a navy edge-to-redge coat over a lime-green frock, and silver fox furs. The future home will be at Oamaru. Smith—Hall A pretty wedding was quietly celebrated on October 19 by the Rev. H. W. Turner. M.A.. at Mornington Presbyterian Church. The bridegroom was Laurence Edison, elder son of Mr Frank Smith, of Auckland, and the late Mrs Smith, and the bride was Eileen Mary, youngest daughter of Mrs Hill, of Patrick street, Mornington. and the late Mr John Hill. The bride was attended by her sisters, Miss Alice Hill as bridesmaid, and by Mrs H. W. Treleaven. of Clyde, as matron of honour. Mr D. Mcllroy was best man. and Mr A. McGibbon acted as groomsman. A reception was held afterwards at the Strand Salon.