ORANGE BLOSSOMS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVI, Issue XIII, 28 March 1896, Page 357

ORANGE BLOSSOMS.

MR WHITE TO MISS GRIFFITHS. An extremely pretty wedding was solemnised on Thursday, 19th inst.. at St. John’s Church. Ponsonby. the contracting parties being Miss Edith Griffiths, of Ponsonby, and Mr Percy J. H. White, of New Plymouth. ALTHOUGH the hour was very early (S o’clock a.m.). the church was well-filled with friends of both bride and bridegroom. The service was fully choral, a strong choir being in attendance. The church was prettily decorated for the occasion, and Rev. 11. Bull was the officiating minister. Miss E. Bull played the ‘ Bridal ’ and * Wedding March ’ on the entrance and exit of the wedding party. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore a handsome trained costume of cream cashmere profusely trimmed with silk and lace, and the accompanying veil and orange blossoms. She carried an exquisite bouquet of white roses relieved with greenery. The bridesmaids were Miss S. Swales (cousin of the bride) who acted as first, and wore cream trimmed with heliotrope, while Miss M. Bouskill wore cream aud old gold. The bridegroom was attended by Messrs G. White and E. Griffiths. The mother of the bride wore a black brocade relieved with lavender trimmings, while many other pretty dresses were worn by the guests, among whom were Miss Swales, in crushed straw berry costume; Mrs H. Swales, black and cream; Mrs Wm. Griffiths, cream ; Mrs Bull, handsome black; little Miss Edith Griffiths (niece of the bride! looked extremely dainty in cream and pink. etc. The presents were valuable and handsome, coming from friends both far and near. Mr and Mrs White left at noon for their home at New Plymouth, amidst hearty congratulations and good wishes. The bride’s travelling costume was navy blue, hat to match.

Descriptions of the following weddings have been unavoidably held over till next week: —Mr Bam berry to Miss Marion ;Mr Lovedayto Miss Bowern ;Mr Schwabe to Miss Chegwidden ; Mr Green to Miss Noseworthy.