OPPATT-HUGHES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 118, 22 May 1939, Page 2

OPPATT-HUGHES

The wedding took place recently at the Church of Christ, Wanganui, when Doris Evelyn, daughter of Mr. A S Hughes and the late Mrs. Hughes, of Nixon Street, Wanganui East, was married to Allan Robert, son of Mrs. Oppatt and the late Mr. R. P. Oppatt, of Palmerston North, the ceremony being conducted by Mr. G. Fretwell. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a graceful gown of white embossed cloque, cut on close-fitting lines the heart-shaepd neck being finished with a posy of orange blossom, and two white brilliant clips. '1 he gathered bodice, which was brought to a high waistline, was finished with a row of tiny’covered buttons, as also were the long, plain sleeves, which came to a point over the hands, the plain fitting skirt falling to a graceful train. The richly embroidered veil was held in place by a halo coronet of orange blossoms. She carried a sheaf bouquet of white Easter lilies.

carnations. chrysanthemums, and maidenhair fern. The two bridesmaids, Miss Joyce Scott, of Morrinsville, and Miss Kathleen Brown, of Wanganui, were charming in dresses of silk net over taffeta, cut on the same lines as the bride’s gown Miss Scott wore shell pink and Miss Brown pale apple green. Both carried sheaf bouquets of pale pink carnations, chrysanthemums, gerberas, roses, and maidenhair fern, and wore garlands of flowers to match, in the hair . Two little flower girls, Miss Noeline Scott, of Morrinsville, and Miss Merle Elsmore, of Palmerston North, looked very pretty in long frocks of pale blue silk net over taffeta and blue net bonnets. They carried posies of white carnations. The bridegroom was assisted by Mr. E Hughes, of Wanganui, as best man, and Mr. H. Oppatt, of Pahiatua, as groomsman. During the signing of the register. Mr. T. Cave sang a solo. At. the reception the tables were artistically decorated in pink and blue | flowers. A lucky shoe, the present of one of the guests, was placed on ! the bride's "’ate. Mrs. C. Toss (Auckland) acted as I hostess. She wore a model gown of i black sheer, with the yoke cm- , broidered in bright gold and green.' ahd a smart black toque, finished with : a small veil. She carried a posy ofq gold dahlias, gerberas, and maidenhair fern. i The bridegroom's mother looked be- ■ coming in a gown and coatee of black. silk velvet, with shoulder spray of j mauve flowers. She wore a black , toque with small eyeveil, and carried • a posy of mauve asters, violets and . maidenhair fern. . The wedding music was played by ! Miss Zena Boyd, who also sang at the : reception. Miss V. Jarvis gave two amusing recitations. Mr. and Mrs. Oppatt will reside al I Palmerston North.