COUCHMAN-McKENZIE.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 258, 1 November 1939, Page 10

COUCHMAN-McKENZIE.

A graceful gown of white satin I fashioned on slim-fitting lines, was worn by Ila Jean, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. T. McKenzie, when she was married recenly to Alfred Arthur, second son of Mr. W. Couchman and the late Mrs. Couchman. Mauve and blue arum lilies, wisteria 1 and cherry blossom were arranged in I St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church for the ' ceremony which was performed by > the Rev. A. C. McLean. The.bride’s gown featured a heart- : shaped neckline, corselet waistband ' finished with tiny buttons on each ' side, and a skirt forming a long train. ; and adorned with tiny sprigs of orange blossom. The neckline a?..1 long sleeves were edged with a tiny frill of pleated tulle. Her veil was caught to the head with two carnations and she carried a shower bouquet of lily of Ihe valley and cream roses. The bridesmaids were Misses Rhoda Robertson and Thelma Bergen, and they wore frocks cut on similar lines as the bride’s, but in mauve ./aded georgette, with puff sleeves and trimmings of silver tassels at Ihe neckline. Their headdresses were Juliet caps and they carried shower bouquets of cyclamen shaded flowers. During the signing of the register Mr. Colin Franklin-Browne sang “O Promise Me ” As the bride left the church she was presented with a silver horseshoe by i Miss Elva Robertson. Mr. Colin Muir carried out the duties of best man. Mr. lan Stewart McKenzie (bride's twin brother) groomsman and Mr. McKenzie, the bride's father escorted his daughter into the church. Following the ceremony a reception was held al lhe Rendezvous, where the bride's moth' i received the guests, wearing a smart bli.r tailored cos--1 lump, navy accessories and skunk I stole. Her posy was of mauve shaded i flow ers. • Assisting her was ihe bride- | groom’s aunt. Mrs. A. Phillips, who | wore a wine frock with toning h ; and accessories. She carried a p / of pink roses. The bride travelled . . an ensemble in Japonica shade with touches of green introduced. Over it was worn a fur coat, the gift of the bridegroom, and her accessories were in London tan. Among the guests present were Mr. and Mrs. J. Robertson. Mr. and Mrs. G. Bergen, Mr. and Mrs. McPherson, 1 Mr. Dunstan, Mr. and Mrs. A. Phillips, ; Mr. and Mrs. J. Phillips, Miss Hilda Gordon (Auckland), Mr. Pat Wilson (Whangarei), Mr. and Mrs. J. Clouston (Wellington), Mr. G. Brew, Mr. J.' McMillan (Turangi). Miss G. Baker (Palmerston), Miss W. Couchman (Wellington). Mr. W. Couchman (Feilding), Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith, Mr. P. Smith. Misses D. and A. Couchman (Palmerston North), Miss D. Milne