WEDDINGS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 168, 19 July 1939, Page 2

WEDDINGS

WORBOYS—POPPE The wedding took place at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Marton, on the afternoon of June 24, of Nellie Catherine Jane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Poppe, to Sidney James, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Woi boys, Woodville. The church decorations were in green and gold trimmings arranged by friends of the bride. Rev. T. H. Burton performed the ceremony and Mrs. R. C. Ball was at the organ. The bride, who was escorted by h-.z. father, was gowned in a model frock of uncrushable silk velvet. The bodice was niched with a soft V neckline an, a rounded corded yoke, buttoned at the neckline to a. point, at the back. The skirt was cleverly cut to form a beautiful tram. Her veil, which was of tulle had Lrue-lover.s’ knots in each corner and a topknot of velvet fioweis in the shape of a rose. She carried a sheaf of lilies. The bridesmaids, Mis;Mollie Morgan, Woodville, Merva Signal, PalVnerston North, and Shirley Poppe, Fern Flats, wore frocks of green, velvet cut on similar lines - that, of the bride, and wore halos to tone with their bouquets of golden jonquils. Mr. Bill Bly, Woodville, was bos' man, and ushers were Messrs. L. Cotter, Woodville, and J. Taylor, Marton. While the register was being si.giwo Miss Merle Hunter sang “My Prayer.” A reception was aiterwards held, when 100 guests \v<rc received by the .) ide's mother, who wore a frock of ' green sheer and hat to tone, and t. iox fur. She carried a gold posy. Assisting her was Mrs. F. T. Renail, Masterton, sister of the bridegroom wearing a frock of fuchsia marocain with hat, and accessories to burgundy and fuchsia posy. Later the bridal couple left by car for a tour of the North Island. The bride wore a very smart prunella suit and hat and fu: stole. Mr. and Mr.. Worobys will reside at Woodlands Road, Woodville. WEIR—MAJOR COUPLE WELL KNOWN IN WANGANUI Entering a flower-filled church followed by two bridesmaids in love-in-Iho-mist blue net, Esther Maude, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Majoi, Stratford, made a lovely bride for her wedding io Tom. only son of Mr. and Airs. J. Weir, Toko, at, the Presbyterian Churcn, Stratford, on June 3. The wadding caused widespread interest throughout the district and furiher afield. The church had been artistically decorated for the occasion with trails of flowers in blue and rustic, tunings intermingled with clusters of maidenhair fern lied with white satin ribbon. Ferns and flowers wore useu in profusion on the altar and largo jardinieres of hydrangeas were placeu on each side of the altar steps. Trie service, which was fully choral, the bride having been a member of the church choir lor many years, w/.s conducted by the Rev. Mr. McKenzie (Auckland), assisted by Captain Elliot; Major (Martom, brotner of the bride, Mi .s Taylor played the wending music. Entering the church with her father the bride wore a gown of gleaming ivory slipper satin made on slim-fitting lines. Tne high neckline was caughi with a spray of orange blossom anc tapered to form a Peter Pan collar | from where Iho bodice was fastened pith a row of tiny self-covered billI tons and loops. Tnc long sleeves fel to form points over the hands an were defined with matching buttons The classically cut skirt, fell in graceful folds to tho ground from where it formed a full swing train. A mis' effect was given by the layers o! beautifully embroidered tulle caugni by a coronet of orange blossom which formed her bridal veil. A sheaf ol chrysanthemums, roses , carnation* abutilons and maidenhair fern was carried and was the gift of Mr. anc Mrs. Lester. The bridesmaids, the Misses Ivy Major (cousin of the bride) and Anne Cust, w ere dressed alike in love-in-the mist blue net frocks over matching taffetas. The skirts were made on full flared lines and were daintily finished I Darbyshire 2, Miss E. Morrison 3; vase of flowers: Mrs. Morrison 1, Miss L. Morrison 2, Mrs. Staite 3. There was a very fine entry for all these competitions, the knitting especially, this being a very' pleasing display. A happy meeting was brought to a close with the National Anthem. Hostesses for August will be Mesdames Matthews, Moss, Moosman and Miss E. Luty.

with sprays of flowers which n?.;l i . here and there in a scalloped design around the hems. The necklines were V shaped and flowers were again featured, while the bodices w- re tigntfitting with short puffed sleeves. Coronets of blue fioweis were worn in the nair and they wore crystal necklaces, the gift of the bridegroom. Shoes were to tone. Arm sprays of lemon chrysanthemums, pansies and roses were carried. 3'he best man was Mr. Hugh Weir, Moicoia, and Mr, G orge Andcr.?on i Toko, attended as groomsman. Tiw ushers al the churcn were Messrs. A. Pettigrew and J. Henderson. The reception was held at the Foresters’ Hall, where flowers were again an outstanding feature. Tall stands oi fern were placed h re and there an>i beautifully blended low bowls of (lowers were arranged on the tables. Streamers in the bridal party colours added a bright note, and quaint boxes of flowers were j>laced on the windows. Taking pride of place was a beautiful threc-aored wedding cake which was made by the bride's mother. Mr. and Mrs. G. Major received the guests, the latter wearing a tailored black costume relieved with white binding and a fur stole. Accessories were to tone and she carried a posy ol red carnations and pansies. They wore assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Weir. Mrs. _ Weir chose a model frock of wine em-

bossed deque. A fur stole was worn and she carried a posy of melanthcna ; and chrysanthemums to tone. When the bride and bridegroom leld ; for their honeymoon Mrs. v/eir \\-~e a tailored frock of navy angora wool relieved with scarlet trimmings, a navy peach bloom hat and all accessories to tone. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Weir will live at Toko.