MILLER—ADDISON

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 12, Issue 73, 26 July 1948, Page 4

MILLER—ADDISON

A charming wedding and of widespread interest was solemnised recently at the Waimana Church, when Shirley Mary, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Addison,Waimana* was married to Clement Richard, son of Mr and Mrs Miller, Hunua. Rev K. Liggett, of Opotiki, officiated. The Church was nicely decorated with arum lilies and jonquils, and a wedding bell hung above the bridal couple. Mr Allen Bell played the wedding music. The bride entered the Church ‘with her father, and wore a charming bridal gown of chalk white marquisette, featured a high neckline, which was finished with Rouleaux loops and pearls. The bodice was long and fitting and buttoned down the back. The full bishop sleeves were finished with cut out lace' at the top of the sleeves and the dainty cuff was also edged with the same lace. The full flowing skirt ended in a rounded train, and skirt and train were appliqued with sprays of lace tied with satin bows. The embroidered tulle veil fell softly from a Rouleaux satin Juliet cap, the loops forming a tiny halo edged with white stock. She carried a crescent shaped bouquet of white camelias and stock, with trailers of jonquils and maidenhair fern.

The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Ettie Addison, as bridesmaid and Mrs Ann Jones, of Tauranga, as Matron of Honour. They were frocked alike in long frocks of light Burgundy chiffon velvet, cut on classical lines, and low-waisted, fitting bodices, buttoned down the back, and a graceful back cowl ending in a drape across the front corsage. The three-quarter sleeves were slightly full to the elbow'and ended in a ruched fitting cuff. The velvet juliet caps, similar to the bride’s, were edged with pink stock. They carried crescent-shaped bouquets of pale to deep pink, stock, carnations, winter roses and maidenhair fern. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Basil Miller, of Te Awamutu, his brother, ’as best man and Mr D. Woolfield as groomsman. While the register was* being signed, Miss Currie sang a delightful solo. As the bride left the church she was presented with a lovely white horseshoe by little Jeanette Eagle. The 200 guests were received by Mr and Mrs Addison in the Waimana Hall. Mrs Addison wore a smart wool ensemble of ruby red, and accessories to tone.

The bridegroom’s mother, Mrs Miller, chose a smart black suit relieved with white. The *hall had been decorated with greenery and flowers, and the bridal table and other tables were perttily decorated with red camelias, roses, and daphne, and the lovely threetiered cake was made by the bridesmaid and iced by Mrs Watson, of Nukuhou North. The usual toast list was duly honoured, the Rev Liggett being toastmaster, and Mrs M. King officiated at the piano for the toasts. During the reception, Mr J. Young rendered vocal solos, “T’is the Day,”’ and “Don’t Ask Me Why.” , Many telegrams conveying good wishes were read by„ the best man. The newly-weds received man y handsome gifts and cheques. Guests were present from many districts, including Auckland, Te Kuiti, Pio Pio and Hunua. The bride chose a smart jade green wool ensemble, with Burgundy shoes, Kat and handbag, and a lovely spray of orchids as a go-ing-away outfit. Mr and Mrs Miller will make their future 1 home at Mokai, Te Kuiti.