WEDDINGS

Waikato Times, Volume 123, Issue 20691, 29 December 1938, Page 5

WEDDINGS

NORMAN—BLADE IVORY SATIN GOWN A quiet but pretty wedding took place in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Hamilton, on Thursday morning, December 22, when Edith Lucilla Emery Blade, of Hamilton, was married to Ivan Francis, third son of Mr and Mrs J. F. Norman, of Dominion Road, Papakura. The Rev. H. G. Gilbert was the officiating minister. The church had been beautifully decorated by friends of the bride. The bride, who entered the church with her brother, Mr W. Blade, wore a lovely gown of ivory satin fashioned with a softly shirred bodice, the Vshaped neckline being linished with a spray of orange blossom. At the back tiny satin buttons extended from neckline to waist. The long sleeves, which were tight-fitting from the elbow to a point over the hand, were also adorned with tiny satin buttons. The full panelled skirt fell in a graceful scalloped traij, a second train being formed by her exquisitely embroidered tulle veil, which was caught to the head by a coronet of orange blossom and lilies. She carried a sheaf of Christmas lilies. She was attended by Miss Florence Hazelton, of Waihou, and Miss Ida Blade, sister of the bride, as bridesmaids. They were frocked alike in gowns of pink taffeta, the full skirts of which were finished with three wide frills. Frills also formed the sleeves, and the waistline was defined by sashes tied in large bows at the back. Their headdresses were of pink roses and silver leaves, and they carried sheaves of pink gladioli, sweet-peas, carnations and maidenhair fern, with silver ribbons. Little Margaret Ebbett was flower-girl, wearing a redingoth of blue net over blue satin. She wore a small blue net cap finished with pink flowers, and carried a posy of blue and pink cornflowers. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr C. Norman, of Papakura, as best man, and by the bride's brother, Mr G. Blade, as groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Centreway Rooms. The bride's mother received the guests wearing a brown silk georgette frock trimmed with gold, and a gold and brown hat. When -Mr and Mrs I. F. Norman left for the wedding trip, the bride travelled in a brown suit, with fur, and accessories to match. LANG—LANIGAN The wedding took place on Thursday, December *22, at Glen Massey, when Rita Lanigan, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lanigan, of Huntly, was married to William, only son of Mr and Mrs H. Lang, of Glen Massey. The Rev. J. D. W. Raine, of Ngaruawahia, officiated. and Mrs C. Swales presided at the organ. The church was beautifully decorated with roses and white bows. The bride wore a navy tailored costume with toque to tone, and carried a bouquet of Christmas lilies. She was attended by Miss Alice Lang as bridesmaid, wearing a powder blue dress with white braid trimmings and a large blue hat. Mr George Brown was best man. After the ceremony a reception was held in the Glen Massey Hall, the tables being prettily decorated with pink and mauve sweet peas. Mrs Lang received the guests wearing a navy tailored costume, with a small navy hat. She wore also a spray of summer flowers. Mr and Mrs W. Lang will spend their honeymoon in Auckland. They will make their home in Glen Massey. The invited guests were:—The Rev. J. D. W. Raine. Mr and Mrs Brown. Mr and Mrs Swales. Mr and Mrs A. Bennett. Mr and Mrs Donaldson, Mr and Mrs Mac fa rlane. Mr and Mrs H. Gair, Mr and Mrs <l. Brown. Mr and Mrs J. Bowen. Mr M. Burt. Mr and Mrs H. Roper. Mr and Mrs Owen. Mr and Mrs H. Duck. Mr .1. Lees, Mr B. Duck, Mr and Mrs it. Tanfleld, Mr and Mrs Dodds, Miss E. Dodds. Mr and Mrs

Gilligan, Mr and Mrs Martin. Mr and Mrs Benny, Mr and Mrs Davies. Mrs Alker. Mr Bob Alker, Miss Lorna Alker, Mr and Mrs Longmuir, Mr and Mrs Gilson, My and Mrs McClashan, Mr and Mrs Smith, Mr and Mrs Penman. Mr and Mrs Flemming, Mr and Mrs Montford, Mr and Mrs J. Gair, Mr and Mrs J. Mor wood. Mr and Mrs Morwood. Mr D. Morwood, Mrs Crackett, Mr B. Crackett Miss Vera Burt. Miss Hhoda Burt. Miss Agnes Burt, Miss M. Crackett. Miss Biddy Bowen. Miss J. Bowen. Miss C. Bowen, Miami Mrs B. Williamson. Mr and Mrs G. Williamson, Mr and Mrs Rowe. Mr .!. Montford, Mrs Gair. Miss .Macintosh, Miss Mills. Miss McUruer.