WEDDINGS.

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20296, 4 May 1934, Page 9

WEDDINGS.

‘ Ceremonies at Tai Tapu and Loburn. > WHITLOW—BRADY. [ The marriage was recently celebrated at St Mary and St Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church, Rangiora, of Ellen Veronica, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Brady, Loburn, and Law--3 rence Edward, elder son of Mr and ’ Mrs E. Whitlow, Waikuku. The church I was beautifully decorated by friends s of the bride, with pink and white 7 roses, white chrysanthemums and 1 autumn leaves. The Rev Father Leen ‘ officiated and celebrated nuptial mass, and Miss Dorothy Brady, cousin of a the bride, presided at the organ. " The bride, who was given away by , her father, wore a dainty frock of S white satin, made on princess lines, the bodice Acting closely to the waist and the skirt falling in flares to ’ ground length. The sleeves were puffed r at the elbows and the long tight-fitting B cuffs formed points over the back of " the hands. Her beautifully embroidered tulle veil, which formed a train, 5 was held in place with a coronet of . orange blossom. She carried a shower ‘ bouquet of white roses and belladonna , lilies, with touches of pale pink - fuschia. ~ The bride was attended by her ] cousin, Miss Ella Brady. The maid’s - frock was of shell pink georgette made 1 on fitting lines; the skirt having six j frilled godets, the bodice and puffed , sleeves being also finished with frills. ’ l The sash of the same material, which i was tied in a butterfly bow at the , back, added to the daintiness of the 1 frock. With this she wore a hat to e match and carried a bouquet of pink - and cream roses. The bridegroom was t attended by Mr Leo Wilson as best After the ceremony a reception was 1 held in the Celtic Hall, where the * bride’s mother received her guests - wearing a becoming frock of black s georgette relieved with grey and a ’ black hat with trimmings to tone. She - carried a bouquet of red roses and autumn leaves. The bridegroom’s mother wore a dress of mulberry crepe . de chine trimmed with oyster shades. She wore a hat to match trimmed with 'i hatter’s plush and she carried a bouy quet of fuchsias and autumn tints. When the bride left later by car, 1 she was wearing a frock of tomato shade afghalaine with hat to tone, and her coat was of brown diagonal tweed to match.

MACARTNEY—IIEINZMANN. The wedding was celebrated recently in St Paul’s Church, Christchurch, of Reta Hope, youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Heinzmann, to James Gordon, second son of Mr and Mrs H. J. Macartney, both of Tai Tapu. The ceremony was performed bv the Rev M’Crae, of Lincoln. The bride, who was escorted by her brother-in-law, Mr Claude Shuttleworth, of Southbrook, wore a smartly tailored Norfolk suit cf royal mixture bouclette. With this she wore a plaid blouse in tones of blue and grey, and a chic blue hat, and a spray of cream orchids and maidenhair fern. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Hotel Federal, where only close relatives were entertained. The bride’s sister, Mrs H. J. Moore, Akaroa, received the guests, wearing a smart leaf-green ensemble, a green hat to match and a stonemarten fur. The bridegroom’s mother wore a frock of brown crinkle crepe, inset with lace and finished with touches of gold, and a brown hat to tone. Her spray was of autumn-tinted hothouse flowers. For travelling the bride wore a smart brown tweed ensemble and a hat to match. Mr and Mrs Macartney’s future home will be in Tai Tapu.