Orange Blossoms

Observer, Volume XL, Issue 14, 6 December 1919, Page 29

Orange Blossoms

[By Dolores

A VERY pretty unci interesting wedding took place at St. Alban's, Dominion Road, on Wednesday, the 19th November, the liappy couple boing Miss Iv/y Reynolds, daughter of the late Mr. J. J. Reynolds and Mrs. Reynolds, of Kenyon Avenue, Mt. Eden, and Mr. Alfred S. Reid, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander S. Reid, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. H. B. Wmgficld, Mr. W. H. Dingle presiding at the organ. * • • The bride looked charming as she entered on the arm of her brother, Mr. J. B. Reynolds (Waitaia). Her i'offii was of aceordeon pleated ninon with silver roses and all overdress of white georgette, beautifully embroidered with pearls. The'orthodox veil was of Limerick lace, and surmounted by orange blossoms, and she carried a bouquet of white roses. * * * Miss Elsie Reid and Miss Elaine Burns were in attendance, and wore dainty frocks of pale pink crepe de chine and leghorn picture hats. A reception was afterwards held at Kenyon Avenue by Mrs. Reynolds, who received her guests in a grey silk poplin costume with hat to match. Mrs. Reid, grey crepe de chine, black embroidered, and black hat with floral crown. <8 <S <83 An extremely pretty and fashionable wedding eventuated on Wednesday, the 26th inst., at St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral, Parnell, when Miss Daphne Cooke, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Cooke. of "Whitiora," Domain Drive, was united to Mr. J. Halligan, third son of the late Mr. J. Halligan, and Mrs. Halligan, of Sumner, Christchurch, Archdeacon Mac Murray officiating. « • • The young friends of the bride had lavishly decorated the church with pink and white blooms, and over the chancel was an artistic wedding bell of white, with a tongue of pale pink. * * * The bride, who was given away by her father, looked very charming in her beautiful frock of ivory silk net over satin brocade, the skirt being made with pannier effect and hand-, embroidered with silver. The bodice was a harmonious combination of the brocade and silk net. The square train was lined with palest pink frilled net, and caught on the shoulder with an ostrich plume. A beautiful veil was worn, surmounted by a wreath of orange blossoms. The shower bouquet was of white blossoms with a pale pink water lily, in the centre, and streamers of pink ribbons. * « • Miss Dorothy Martin and Miss / Mary Marriner were the bridesmaids, and wore very dainty frocks of powder blue georgette. The skirts were draped, and showed panels of pale pink the corsages being mainly composed of silver tissue. Their hats were of silver tissue and lace, and their bouquets of blush roses. Two wee nieces of the bride, Baby Marriner and Baby Goldsmith, were charming as "train bearers. They wore frocks of pale pink silk with overdresses of pink silk net made in points, and each point ended with a tiny rose, and a wreath of rosebuds on their hair. * * * The bride's present was a handsome turquoise and diamond ring, and the elder maids received gold net bags; the tiny tots gold bangles. Mr. Cedric Holmes and Mr. Hugh Gossett supported the bridegroom.

A reception was afterwards held at "Whitiora, , ' and the bride and bridegroom received the congratulations of their friends standing tinder the wedding bell, which was suspended in the drawing-room. * • . * Mrs. Cooke wore a mole charmeuse gown with drapings of nattier, and hand-embroidered with blue and gold. The drawing room and wedding breakfast room wero bowers of pink roses. * * * Mrs. Goldsmith, sister of the bride, wore a dainty frock of white crepe de chine, marabout boa, black hat with ostrich plume. Mrs. G. L. Marriner (sister of the bride), buff costume with nattier facing, leghorn hat with blue plume. Mrs. Bert Cooke, sage green costume, black picture hat. * * * Amongst the guests were the Hon. J..G. and Mrs. Garland, Mr. Frank Halligan, Mr., Mrs., and the Misses Marriner, Misses Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Buddie, Mr. and Mrs. Macklow, Mr. and Mrs. Fisher, Mr. and Mrs, J. Dalton, Mr., Mrs., and Miss Herman, Mr. and Mrs. Arlow (Wellington), Mrs. Collins (Wellington), Df. and Mrs. Marsack, Dr. and Mrs. Ring, Mr. and Mre. Trousdale, Mrs. McArdle, Miss Hill, Miss Culling, Mrs. N. Perry. Mr. and Mrs. Robertson, Mrs. Woodham. •• ■ • The travelling dress of the bride vas a smart nigger brown costume and blue scarf, French blue hat with brown plumes. W Tα? «D A very interesting wedding took place at'Maungaturoto in the Presbyterian Church, on November 12, 1919, the contracting parties' being Mary Adelaide, youngest daughter of Mrs. A. Finlayson, of "Wharepuka," Maimgaturoto, to Edward George, third son of Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Aickin, Heme Bay, Auckland. The bride was given away by her mother. The Rev Angus McDonald, 0.8. E., C.F., officiated. * * * The bride looked charming in a gown of ivory georgette, with touches of silver lace, a train of white satin lined with shell pink, and wore a wreath of orange blossoms and veil. Her bouquet consisted of carnations and orchids. The bride was attended by Miss Kathleen Finlayson (sister of the bride), and Miss May Aickin (sister of tho bridegroom), who looked charming in dresses of lemon and powder blue georgette, with" becoming black hats, and carried pretty posies of cream and pink carnations. • • • The bride's mother wore a gown of navy poilette silk, hand embroidered in rose, with hat to match. The bridegroom's mother wore a costume of black crepe-de-chene with touches of gold hand embroidery and pretty black hat. Both carried handsome bouquets. a » • The bridegroom was supported by Mr. Reginald Aickin as bestman, and Mr. Neil Finlayson as groomsman .

The Church was tastefully decorated by the bride's friends, while Miss Norma Finlayson officiated at the organ. On leaving the Church the happy couple, were showered with rose petals and confetti. * • • A reception was held in the Hall, where about 200 guests were present. In addition to the numerous friends in the District who, attended, were Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Finlayson, Mrs. and Misses Coates, Mr. Rodney Coates. * * * Hon. J. G. and Mrs. Coates, Mr. and Mrs. D. Finlayson, Mrs. H. Finlayson, Miss Jessie Finlayson, Mrs. A. E. Harding, Mr. and Mrs. A. McGregor, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Smith, Mrs. F. Wilson, Mrs. Mountaine, Mrs. Snelling, Misses A. Fouhey, W. Lamb, L. Beehan, C. Fraser, Messrs. O. Bassett, V.0., F. J. Easther, A. Connoll, J. Wilson, H. and G. Clarke, O. Stout. * » » In the evening a most enjoyable dance was held. * • « Mr. and Mrs. Aickin left for Auckland en route to Sydney, where they intend spending their honeymoon. * * • The bride was the recipient of many valuable presents.