WEDDING BELLS

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 05, Issue 36, 1 April 1942, Page 5

WEDDING BELLS

WARDLAW—COLLINS

A wedding of great interest was .solemnised at St. Andrew's Presby-t terian Church, Taneatua, last Wednesday, when Jean Barr, youngest! daughter of Mr and Mrs G. W. Collins, "Emlyn," Taneatua, was married to Thomas Archibald, only son of Mr and Mrs T. W. Wardlaw, ■'G reenmeadows," Waimana. The Rev Steel officiated, and Mrs Sisam played the wedding music. The church had been beautifully decorated by relatives and friends of the bride, the bridal couple standing beneath an archway of flowers and greenery and a beautiful white nnd pink wedding bell hung from, the centre of the arch. The bride who entered the churcli tvith her father, looked charming in her bridal gown of ivory embossed taffeta, fashioned on slimming tines, the bodice being tight fitting and the skirt forming a train. Her long flowing tulle veil was held iit place with a dainty coronet of orange blossoms. A sheaf of White Bella Donna 111 lies, white tiger 1 iT— lies and fern was carried. The bridesmaids were Miss Jean Sisam and Miss Mavis Wardlaw (sister of the bridegroom) they both: wore dainty blush pink, sprigged organdi, the bodices being tight fitting, and the sleeves finished with, tiny pleats and buttons. The skirts were, full and finished with a sash. The headdresses were of blush pink net veils held in place with dainty pink roses. Crystal necklaces and! gold shoes were worn and their bouquets were of pink Bella Donna lillies and tiny pink dahlias and fern. The bridegroom was attended by his cousin (Mr C. Neilson) of Auckland, as best man, and Mr R. Wool-» field, Waimana, acted as groomsman. The reception was held at the Commercial Hotel, Whakatane, where over 100 guests were entertained. Mr and Mrs Collins received the guests, and were assisted by Mr and Mrs T. W. Wardlaw. Mrs Collins wore a smart navy costume, with, hat and accessories to tone and carried a bouquet of red and gold flowers and asparagus fern. Mrs Wardlaw was attired in a smart costume of Air Fo.rce Blue, with furs and black accessories and she also carried a bouquet of red and gold flowers and fern. The tables were decorated with, autumn tints and dahlias, and ihe beautiful three tired wedding cake, made and iced by Mrs Peebles, Taneatua, took pride of place on the bridal table. The usual toasts were honoured, and the best man read numerous telegrams conveying good luck and happiness. The bouquets were made by Mrs McNamara, Waiuku, aunt of the bridegroom. Mrs Wardlaw, grandmother of the bridegroom, wore a smart black costume and carried a bouquet of autumn tonings. The couple left by car for Rcto-< rua, where they will leave later for Invcrcargill, South Island. The 1 bride's travelling costume was a smart frock of deep clover with shoes nnd hat to match and a guy coat. Mr and Mrs Wardlaw received many beautiful and valuable gifts f nnd cheques.