WEDDING BELLS

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 6, Issue 77, 1 June 1943, Page 4

WEDDING BELLS

SPRATT- CRANSWICK

A very pretty wedding of wide interest was celebrated at. the Waimana Church on May 18, when Patricia, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs E. Cranswick, Nukuhou North, was united in matrimony to Nelson Mcßae, son of Mr and Mrs G. P. Spratt, Te Puke. The. Rev. Salt of Opotiki officiated. The bride entered the church on the arm of her father who gave her away. She wore a charming bridal gown of wiiite taffeta, fashioned with a very full skirt, which formed a train. The bodice was gathered softly down the front from a round neck-line. The bodice, and sleeves were beautifully embroidered with lace. Her tulle veil which was daintily scaloped and cmbroided in silk, and fell in graceful folds from a coronet of orange blossoms. The bride also wore -silver shoes and a pearl necklet-and carried a beautiful bouquet of white roses, chrysanthemums and. ferit. She was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss Brenda Cranswick (Gisbornc) a cousin, who wore a becoming frock of Princess Mary blue taffeta, fashioned with a full skirt, the bodice of which was daintily appliqued with pretty pink taffeta as. were also the sleeves. Silver shoes were worn, and she carried a dainty bouquet of rose buds, pink flowers and fern. Miss Ann Cranswick, sister of the bride, wore a similar frock fashioned with a full skirt., the bodice being of pale pink silk net. A pretty bouquet was carried being of roses, and matching pink flowers. Mr I.an Spratt attended as best man and Mr Neville. Wickham, as groomsman. The wedding music Avas played by Miss P. McConnell. The church was artistically decorated by friends of the bride, while a white wedding bell held pride of place suspended above the bridal party. The reception Avas he'd in the Waimana Hall where about 12G guests were received by Mr and Mrs Cranswick, assisted by Mr and Mrs G. P. Spratt. Mrs Cranswick Avas attired in a smart teal green costume, with liat and shoes to tone and carried a bouquet of autumn tints and. fern. Mrs Spratt, mother of the bridegroom, wore an air force blue frock with coat, and hat to match, and carried a posy of roses and fern. Mrs JSartram of Gisbornc, grandmother of the bride, Avore a smart suit of black and hat of black.

Mir J. L. Burnett officiated as toast master at the breakfast and the usual toasts were honoured. The beautiful three tired' cake, was made by the bride's mother and iced. byMrs Wool field. The tables were nicely decorated with silver and crystal vases of dainty pink and blue flowers. The best man read a number of congratulatory telegrams.

Mr and Mrs N. Meßae Spratt left later by car on an extended tour, the bride travelling in a smart grey checked suit, with hat and. accessories to match.

Among relatives present were Mr and Mrs O. E. Bartram, Gisbornc; Mrs Alan Cranswick, Tolaga Bay; Mrs A. E. Spratt and daughters, Te Puke; Mr and Mrs Gordan Spratt* Pongakawa; Captain and Mrs Pother, Te Puke; Mrs H. Caldwell, Waiuku; Mrs Palmer, Auckland; Mrs Harding, Auckland; Mr J. Reid, Opotiki; Miss Harding, Auckland; Miss J. Bartram and Miss H. Bartram, Gisborne; Miss Caldwell, Gisborne; Miss Reid, Opotiki.