WEDDING BELLS

New Zealand Tablet, 1 April 1920, Page 35

WEDDING BELLS

LAWRENCE— A quiet wedding was solemnised at St. Patrick’s Church, r Palmerston North, on February 17, when Arthur Edward, : eldest son of Mrs. Lawrence, of Palmerston North, and Catherine, youngest daughter. of ; ; Mrs. M. Draper, late of Pahautanui, were united in the bonds of Holy Matrimony. Rev. Father Kennedy 1 officiated. The bride, who was given away by her brother,- Mr. Edward Draper, wore a gown of cream satin, finished with' pearl trimmings, and the usual veil and wreath of orange blossoms:. She was attended as bridesmaids by ■: her two nieces, Miss Lilian Draper, who wore a white voile frock and black leghorn hat, and Miss Kathleen Nicol, who was attired in a pink crepe de Chine frock 'arid pink hat to match. Mr.,, Thomas Draper was best man. Both the bride and bridesmaids carried shower bouquets. The bridegroom’s present to the bride was a gold brooch, and the bride’s present to the bridegroom a gold tie-pin; while the bridesmaids received gold brooches. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Balmoral tea rooms, when the usual toasts were honored. Later, Mr .and Mrs. Lawrence left for Napier, where the honeymoon was spent. The bride’s travelling dress was a navy blue costume and black tulle hat.