WEDDINGS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18450, 28 April 1928, Page 8

WEDDINGS.

CANDY—DAVISON

Michaelmas daisies, and tawnyshaded flowers and foliage, decorated St Peter's Church, Upper Riccarton, on Tuesday afternoon, when Ivy Myrtle, second daughter of Mrs Davison and the late Mr W. J. Davison, Sockburn, was married to Reginald Charles, only son of Mr and Mrs W. E. Candy, of Doyleston. The ceremony was performed by the Rev H. T. Yorke, and Mr F. M’Caldon presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her. mother, wore a gown of ivory georgette, fashioned sleeveless, with an overdress of cire lace falling from a yoke of georgette, the georgette, rucked, being inset at the low waistline, and strap panels of the georgette fell from the yoke and were caught and held at the waist with pearls. Her circular veil, heavily embroidered and scalloped at the edge, formed the train, and was arranged from a circlet of orange blossom, with a cluster of flowers at each side. She carried a shower bouquet of white flowers.

Miss Freida Davison, who attended her sister as bridesmaid, was wearing an attractive frock of geranium pink georgette, mad? with a short rucked bodice, the neck outlined with sequins forming a deep V at the back, finished with a large georgette bow The skirt was made with Fows of petalled taffetas panels in a deeper shade than the frock. Her hat of pink felt, with a smart drooping brim, had a georgette flower at oi\e side, and she carried a bouquet of pink roses. The bridegroom was attended by Mr R. Prebble as best man.

Following the ceremony a reception was held at the Oddfello%vs’ Hall, Riccarton, where the decorations were carried out in shades of pink. Mrs Davison, who received the guests, was wearing a handsome frock of navy blue crepe de chine with pleated vest and cuffs relieved with fawn, the skirt lightly tucked, and a black hat with osprey trimmings. A skunk wrap and a bouquet of crimson roses completed her toilette. The bridegroom’s mother, Mrs Candy, wore a gown of navy crepe de chine with touches of bois de rose on the corsage, a smart black panne velvet hat* with a feather mount across the front, and an amber fox fur. She carried a bouquet of autumn tinted flowers. Mrs F. Saxby Candy wore a frock of oakapple marocain, a red fox fur and a smart felt hat to tone with her frock.

When the bride left for her wedding tour she was wearing a model frock of navy charmelaine, cut with a circular skirt, and an inset vest of black satin outlined with gold. At the waist and on the sleeves French embroideries formed a colourful note, and the skirt had a box-pleat at one side with patch pockets of satin. The belt was finished with a gold buckle at the back, and her hat of beige felt had an appliqued ribbon mount across the front. She also wore a brown fox 'fur.

THOMAS—TURNER. At St Mary’s Church, Merivale, on Tuesday afternoon, the marriage was solemnised of Richard Norman, younger son of Mrs Thomas and the late Mr G. W. Thomas, of Akaroa, and Adeline Mary, elder daughter of Mrs Turner and the late Mr Arthur L. Turner, of Lyttelton. The Ven Archdeacon P. B. Haggitt performed the ceremony, and Mr A. Worsley presided at the organ, two hymns being sung. The church was decorated with pot plants and chrysanthemums.

The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr G. Harcourt Turner, of Wellington. She wore a simple dress of ivory white beaded georgette, and her veil was fastened- on either side with orange blossoms, and she carried a beautiful bouquet of roses and maiden hair.

Miss Della Turner, the bride’s only sister, was chief bridesmaid. She wore a prettily-made dress of pink taffetas shot with blue, and a black hat. She was followed by two dainty little girls (cousins of the bride), Judith Thomas and Barbara Wreaks. Their frocks were pink georgette with blue pipings. The bridesmaids all carried flowers of pink and pale blue bouquets. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr B. Thomas, as best man. As the bridal party left the church they were met by two little cousins of the bride, who threw flowers to be walked on, and a tiny girl presented the bride with a golden horseshoe. The relatives and a few old friends were afterwards entertained at the residence of the bride’s aunt, “ Fassifern,” Rugby Street. The bride’s travelling dress was a chenille jumper suit with fur-trimmed coat and felt hat of chocolate brown. Mr and Mrs Richard Thomas will make their home in Lyttelton.

A RTH U R—WOODING. At St Thomas’s Church, Woodbury, last Tuesday, Doris Fay, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Wooding, was married to George Malcolm, only son of Mr and Mrs E. M. Arthur, “Strathdoon,” Trafalgar Street, Timaru. The church had been decorated with autumn leaves and flowers and a wedding bell of white liles was suspended over the bridal couple. Archdeacon Purchas officiated, and Miss Hawke, aunt o£ the bride, played the organ. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore a model frock of white georgette and gleaming bridal cloth, the long veil of silk tulie

embroidered with silver horseshoes forming a train. She wore silver shoe.--and carried a bouquet of pink and white flowers and maidenhair fern. The bride was attended by her sister Beatrict and Miss Edith Arthur, the bridegroom’s sister. Miss Wooding wore a frock of gold crepe de chine and georgette, gold brocade shoes and a deep cream crinoline straw hat banded with gold ribbon. Her bouquet was of golden chrysanthemums. Miss Arthur s frock was of soft blue crepe de chine, her white crinoline hat being trimmed with flowers of pink and blue shades. Her bouquet was of pink and blue flowers. Mr S. Davidson was best man and Mr Ken Wooding groomsman. After the ceremony, a reception was held at “Woodland Grange.” the home of the bride’s parents, the marquee and tables being decorated with bush greenerv and blue and gold streamers. Mrs Wooding, mother of the bride, receive her guests wearing a frock of vieux rose repp with accordeon-pleated skirt, black fox fur and a black velour hat. She carried a bouquet of roses. Mrs Arthur, the bridegroom’s mother, wore a custome of black crepe de chine and a black hat with a floral spray. Her bouquet was of bronze chrysanthemumss. Later in the afternoon, Mr and Mrs G. Malcolm Arthur left for the north, the bride wearing a three-piece suit and hat of beige. GRENFELL—BATES. Clarence Road Methodist Church was recently the scene of a pretty wedding, when Miss Jean Bates, only daughter of Mr and Mrs George Bates, was married to Mr William Grenfell, of Ad- 1 dington. The ceremony was performed by the Rev B. J. James and Mrs Duns, a friend of the bride, presided at the organ. The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion and the service was fully choral. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dainty gown of ivory crepe de chine, embroidered with ciystal beads, and finished with silver tassels. The veil, worn over the face, was held in place with bunches of orange blossom, and she carried a bouquet of hot-house flowers. Misses Jessie and Isabel M’Lean. cousins of the bride, attended as bridesmaid and flower girl respectively. The former wore a dainty sleeveless frock, of pale apple green rose marie crepe de chine, the skirt being finished with large picot-edged scallops, and a silver tasselled girdle at the waist. She carried a bouquet of choice pink flowers. The little flower girl was dressed in a dainty frock of shell pink rose marie crepe de chine. She carried a posy to tone with the frock. Each wore a swathing of tulle round the head to match the frpeks, finished at the side with a large bow and a streamer worn round the neck. Mr C. Roberts attended the bridegroom as best man. The reception was held at the residence .of the bride’s parents, Alma Street, Riccarton, where the usual toasts were honoured. Later the bride and bridegroom left for the south, where the wedding tour will be spent, the bride travelling in a ’ vieux rose jumper suit with hat and coat to tone.

A RMST RONG—W HIT E. On Tuesday afternoon the marriage of Leila, eldest daughter cf Mr Duncan White, of Claremont, to Frank, son of Mr John Armstrong, of Claremont, was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents. The day was one of brilliant sunshine, and the ceremony, which was conducted by the ' Rev Gladstone Hughes, took place on the verandah, the guests being grouped on the lawn. The Wedding March was played by Miss Dulcie Barclay, cousin of the bride.

The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a simple frock of ivory crepe de chine and lace. Her veil, which was kept in place by a coronet of orange blossom worn by her mother, was beautifully embroidered in pale blue. She carried a bouquet of white roses ‘and Michaelmas daisies. Miss Marjorie White attended her sister, as bridesmaid, wearing a very pretty snot taffetas silk sleeveless frock with a band on her hair to correspond. Her bouquet was of sweet peas and Michaelmas dairies. She also wore a string of pearls. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr R. Armstrong.

The guests were received by Mrs Duncan White, wearing a frock of purple crepe de chine. Mrs J. Armstrong, mother of the bridegroom, wore a figured silk and Mrs Barclay, gandmother of the bride, black satin.

The wedding reception was held in a large marquee. The tables were beautifully decorated with auiumn flowers and leaves. The usual toasts were honoured with great enthusiasm by the large number of guests present. Mr and Mrs F. Armstrong left later for the north, the bride travelling in a smart blue frock with fawn felt hat and fur-trimmed coat.