Orange Blossoms.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIII, Issue XVII, 22 October 1904, Page 46

Orange Blossoms.

RYLANCE -SIBBALD. \ very pretty wedding was soleiiiniflod at St. Luke’s Church, Reiuuera, on Monday, 10th of October, .when Miss Nora Sibbald, eldest daughter of William Sibbald, Esq.. Auckland, was married io Mr G. AL Rylance, also of Auckland. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. G. B. Munro, and the church was artistically decorated for the occasion -by the girl friends of the bride, a large iloral arch with wedding bell suspended. forming the principal decoration. Tile bride, who was given s.way by her father, looked charming in a beautiful trained gown of white duchess satin, Ihe skirt finished with chiffon roses and lace. The bodice was made with early Victorian yoke, outlined with beautiful silk lace and high pearl corselet belt. She wore a bcatftiful embroidered tulle veil, and carried

an exquisite shower bouquet composed of white azaleas, stock, roses and hea--1 her, sprinkled wilh maidenhair fern and ■tied with white satin streamers. The chief bridesmaid was .Miss Flossie Rylance, who wore a dainty gown of white silk, trimmed with rich Pans tinted lace ami insertion, large while picture hat, trimmed with clusters of pink rcses. and she carried a white crook with cluster of white azaleas, tied with long white streamers. The Misses. -Jury ami Amy Sibbald. sisters of the b ide, Linked sweet in pretty cream silk tucked frocks, and becoming straw hats, trimmed with -cream iTobon, and little Miss Asenatb Moore*, niece of «he bridegroom, wore a white accordion-pleated frock and granny bonnet. They also carried crooks of white flowers, licit with white ribbon. Master Mervyn Moore attended Hu* bride as pi’ge. 1 lie bridegroom’s present to tiic bride was a beautiful diamond ami ruby ring, and to Miss Rylance a handsome Nellie Stewart bangle. To each of i lie other bridesmaids he gave a gold chain ami pcmlant. Mr Ernest Pountncy acted as best man. After the ceremony the guests adjourned i«» “Wahi P:ii,*’ West-hourne-road, the residence of the bride's parents, where a sumptuous wedding breakfast was partaken of. Mis Sibbald received her guests in a handsome black silk voile gown, beautifully triinmed. while corded silk vest, and becoming black hat with plumes; Miss Flanagan (annl of the bride), who came up from Dunedin for tlu* wedding, wore a striking costume of Chinese siik. < laborately (rimmed with Paris lace, beautiful Doni ton lace collar, and dainty black chiffon hat, with spray of pink roses: Airs Rylance, rich black silk gown, smart black bonnet, ndivved with yellow ostrich tips; Aliss Rylance, white silk, prettily trimmed with bands of lace, cream straw lint with chiffon and satin bows; Mrs Moore, becoming costume of dove-grey voile. large black picture hat ; Mrs Finn, rich black corded silk, with white silk and lace.vest,

cliarmtug hat of white straw, trimmed with white and .black cliiffou and plumes; Mrs I’ounlney. was gowned in a pretty tussore silk >;own, feather Iva, and, black picture hat; Mrs J>av;s, biaxk voile skirt, pretty pale, blue crepe de el.iiie- blopse K and hat trimmed with pink rcse*; Mrs'G. B. Afittiro, black costume, with pink vest and becoming >davk l.oni.et, relieved with touches of pink; -Miss Dernier, pretty gown of blue <auvas doth, black velvet hat with white frathers; Mis McKay, grey costume. Amongst the gentlemen present were: Messrs Jleriot. Dernier, Finn. Ky-lancei Pountiiev. and Dr. Brown. During the afternoon Mr and Mrs Mervyn Byl.inee left for their honeymoon, which is to be spent in the North, the bride w-at-itig a tailor-made Early Victorian slategrey doth eostuiue. pretty white silk vest, and smart white felt liat. trimmed with blue bow-B anil violets. lhe young couple -were the recipients of many beautiful and costly presents. NORRI K—CHAPMA N. A pretty wedding took place at the Presbyterian Church, I’okeno, on October 5. when Mi«s Sara Margaret Florence Chapman, eldest daughter of AltDavid Chapman, Pokeno, was married to Air John M. Non-ie, Papaktira. The Rev. T. Norrie, father of the bridegroom, was the officiating clergyman. The dimeh was lavishly decorated with white lilies and evergreens, the pulpit beir<» ornamented with festoons of white Howers and ferns by members of the choir. The bride was given away by her father. Her gown of ivory crepe de chine was enriched with ’ insertion ami pearl trimmings. The bodice hail transparent yoke and cuffs of silk lace, with knots of bebe ribbon. The skirt had a shirred yoke and frill, the train being finished with neat little t ticks; ■She wore the usual veil and orange blossoms, and carried a shower bouquet. Her gold bangle- was the gift of the bridegroom. The chief bridesmaid was Miss Ellie Chapman (sister of the bride), dressed in primrose-coloured silk, the skirt ornamented with insertion, frills, tucks, and ruclungs of silk, the bodice having a transparent yoke and rueliing trimmings. The other maids were Misses Frances Chapman (sister of the biide) and Daisy Dowry (cousin of the bride), who wore similar dresses of cream silk. All three wore picture hats of shirred chiffon, with long white ostrich feathers, and carried shower bouquets of yellow bells and maidenhair ferns. They each wore charm pins, the gifts of the bridegroom. Air Arnold If. Norrie, brother of th? bridegroom, acted as best man, and Alessrs Cuthbertson and Scott (eonsius of the bride) as groomsmen. The reception was held at the residence of the bride’s parents. Afternoon tea was partaken of by a large number of guests in a spacious marquee. The tabic was tastefully decorated with white muslin and white lilies. The bride wore a handsome grey llecked tweed travelling costume, and a.very effective frieze hat. The bride and bridegroom received many handsome presSAIITH—BLUNDELT-. St. Peter’s Church, Wellington, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on October 12. when Alis.s Lydia Blundell, third daughter of the late Air Henry Blundell, was married to Air Henry Digges Smith, son cf the late Captain Smith. list-Regiment. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Air Krnest Blundell, looked charming in a gown of ivory satin and accordionpleated chiffon. The corsage was draped with some beautiful Brussels lace, and delicate embroidery adorned the veil of tulle which was kept in place by a wreath of orange blossom. Iler only ornament was a pearl necklace. the gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids, Misses Ruby Holmwood and Vera Macdonald, wore pretty dresses of ivory voile de soie relieved with pompadour pink and blue. Their pale blue picture hats were very becoming. Their bouquets were composed of forget-me-nots and roses tied with pale blue ribbon. Each wore a gold bangle, the gift of the bridegroom. Air James Smith was best man, artd Mr Fairchild acted as groomsman. Mrs Blundell, mother of the bride, wore b'aek poplin with medallions of white satin veiled in lace; Mrs Smith was in black brocade; Mrs Tringham wore deep pink voile de soie and hat with roses; Mrs Agiuen Smith, sea-green crepe de china

and black hat; Mri Louis BlundeH black voile aud Paris lace; Mita May. Blundell..white spotted yoile.and -laee hat with roses; Mrs ‘Wilier Blundell, royal blue c'oth and bine hat;"Mrs J. Blundell, black crepe de chine; Mrs —. Blamlell, pale blue voile, aud hat with flowers; Aliss Smith, white canvas mill red hat; Mrs ’ Afaclcnald, black and white brocade, and velvet coat; Mrs Holm wood, smart green tailor-made, and hat en suite; Mrs Fichelbaum, black voile and Paris net; Airs Lawson, dull pink frieze and black hat: Misses Biehardson, white voile dresses; Alisses Alee, mauve muslin dresses and picture hats; M’st Young, nil green voile and black hat; Miss Brown, pale blue canvas; Aliss Fenwick, green voile. The bride's travelling dress was of royal blue cloth anl hat en suite. SAHTII—IRVINE. At St. Janies’ Presbyterian Church, Wellington South, on October 12, a very pretty wedding took place, when Air David Smith, youngest son of Mr Win. Smith, of Lawrence, Olfago, was married io Aliss Alice Irvine, eldest daughter ot Air Andrew Irvine, of Wellington. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. AVm. Shiver. The bride was attended by two bridesmaids —Miss Addie Burgess and Alias Alary Irvine (sister of the bride). Air James J. Smith (brother of the bridegroom; was best man, and Air Albert Irvine groomsman. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in an ivory m-rveil-leux, handsomely trimmed with accordion pleated chiffon berth?, and graceful l-.inging sleeves with chiffon undersleeves. She wore a wreath of orange blossoms and tulle veil, and carried a handsome shower bouquet. The bridesmaids wore pretty cream canvas voile dresses, trimmed with chiffon and lx-l>e ribbon, pale blue picture hats, and eit*rii- l shower bouquets of pale pink. After the ceremony a reception was held at "Ar tn agrees,” the residence of the bride's parents, where many friends assembled to tender their congratulations to the happy eouple. Nothing that could add to the comfort of the guests was wanting. The tables were gracefully laid out with all the delicad-><-s of the season, Mr Irvine proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom in felicitous terms. Burly in the afternoon the happy couple left tor the North. The going-away dress was a smart navy blue costume, with silk revers. and hat to match. The bridegroom’s present to the bride was a valuable gold chain. To the bridesmaids he gave a neck chain and pendant and diamond and sapphire brooch. The presents were very numerous and beaut iful, and came from all parts of the colony. The mother of the bride wore a handsome black broche, trimmed with black lace and chiffon and a stylish blacl? bat. FENAVICK—RIMMER. An interesting wedding celebrated at Helensville Methodist Church last week was that of Aliss L. Rimmer, daughter of Air T. Rimmer, to All- R. J. Fenwick, of Paparoa. The bride-maids were Misses Al. Robinson and M. Rimmer. and Alessrs H. Fenwick and AV. Rimmer were groomsmen. The bride was presented by the Sunday-school ami the congregation with a handsome silver hot-water urn. *