WEDDING BELLS

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 9, Issue 93, 1 July 1946, Page 4

WEDDING BELLS

BURKE—POWELL A very pretty wedding was solemnised in St. Thomas’ Church, New Lynn, Auckland, on June 22, when Joan Gwynne, daughter of Mr and Mrs H. J. Powell, of Lynwood Road, New Lynn, was married to Frederick Allan, second son of Mr and Mrs T. W. Burke, of Wainui, Kutarere. The church was beautifully decorated by girl friends .of the bride; .while the register was being signed, Mrs Burke, the bridegroom’s mother, sang “I’ll Walk Beside You.” The bride entered the church with k her father, and wore a charming bridal gown of white cloque, fashioned on slimming lines. The bodice was tight-fitting with square neckline and the full skirt was finished 'with a train. Her tulle embroidered veil was held in place with a coronet of orange blossom, and formed a second train. She carried a shower bouquet of cream carnations, stock roses and maiden hair fern. The bride was attended by her Sister, Mrs Wallace, as Matron of Honour, and Miss Colleen Burke, as bridesmaid, who were frocked alike in pale blue, sprigged chiffon, fashioned with long tight-fitting bodices, full skirt and sleeves, and finished with cuffs. Blue halos and short blue net veils were worn and each carried a bouquet of pink carnations and fern.

The two little flower girls, Patricia and Joanne White, cousins of the bride, wore pale blue sprigged chiffon made on similar lines to the bridesmaid’s frocks with blue halos. She carried posies of pink carnations.

The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr Cecil Burke, as man, and Mr J. Powell, brother of the bride, as groomsman. The reception was held in the Glen Eden R.S.A. Hall, where Mr 'and Mrs Powell received about 150 guests (many from the Bay of Plenty). Mrs Powell wore a smart wine ensemble with accessories to match, and fur coat. They were assisted by Mr and Mrs T. Burke, the latter wearing a pretty green ensemble with fawn accessories and shoulder-spray of deep cream roses. The bridal tables were decorated with spring flowers and iceland poppies. The usual toasts were duly honoured, and the best man read numerous telegrams conveying good wishes. The guests were later entertained at a delightful dance. The happy couple left by car later for a honeymoon to be spent in North Auckland.