WEDDING BELLS

New Zealand Tablet, 8 May 1919, Page 35

WEDDING BELLS

MARLOW—COURTNEY. A. very pretty wedding was solemnised on Wednesday, April 23, at the T Cathedral, Barbadoes Street, Christchurch, the contracting parties being Miss Eileen Courtney, elder daughter '"of Mrs j Courtney, Addington, and' the late John R. Courtney, and SergeantMaj James Marlow, second ; son of Mr. James J; Marlow, Musselburgh, Dunedin. The bride, who was given away by her brother (Mr. Leo Courtney), wore a charming gown of white crepe-de-chine and georgette. An embroidered tulle veil fell from a wreath of silver leaves and clusters of orange blossoms, and a lovely white bouquet was carried. Miss Moya Courtney, sister of the' bride (chief), and Miss Brenda Marlow, sister of the bridegroom, were bridesmaids. They were attired alike in vieux rose silk dresses, with touches of black, black hatter's plush hats with touches of rose, and carried bouquets of roses and autumn foliage. Mr. Ronald Marlow was best man' and Mr. Fred Murphy groomsman. Father Fogarty, assisted by Father Long, officiated. The ceremony was fully choral, Mr. 11. Hiscocks presiding at the organ. After the ceremony, Mrs. Courtney entertained her guests at Broadway's, where a dainty breakfast was served. Sergeant-Major and Mrs. Marlow left by motor on their honeymoon. The bride going-away in a navy blue serge tailored costume, fox furs, and a fawn velour hat. The young couple received many valuable presents.