WEDDINGS

Dominion, Volume 32, Issue 151, 22 March 1939, Page 5

WEDDINGS

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Moanaroa, ttie beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. P. V. Smith, Okitio, was the setting for the recent marriage of their eldest daughter, Molly, to Chris, son of Mr. A. J. Toxward and the late Mrs. Toxward. The bride chose a slim-fitting gown of silver lame, the hemline of the skirt falling into a graceful train. Her veil of billowy white tulle was caught into a fan-shaped coronet of pleated net, orange blossom, and pearls; and she carried a trailing bouquet of white amaryllis. The three sisters of the bride ’maided her, Joan (chief), Philippa and Margaret, dressed in ice-blue ninon frocks, modelled on Grecian lines, and finished at the waist with long silver girdles. They wore stiffened net fans at the back of their upward-swept hair, and carried trailing bouquets to tone. Mr. Ewen Campbell attended the bridegroom as best man. with Mr. Bruce Smith and Mr. Guy Toxward as groomsmen. The mother of the bride wore a gown of black georgette, relieved with white at the neckline, and a large black picture hat finished with an ostrich plume. Both the ceremony and reception were attended by many relatives and local friends.

Johnson —Dickens A pretty cream wedding was celebrated recently when Jean Evelyn Judd, only daughter of Mrs. W. S. Dickens, Pownall Street, Masterton, and the late Mr. Dickens, of Riverside, Tinui, was married to Griffith Wynne Neil, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Johnson. Remuera, Auckland. The bride, who entered St. Matthew’s Church, Masterton, escorted by her uncle, Mr. E. W. Wood, wore a slim-fitting gown of cream satin, the long train falling from the shoulders. A long tulle veil fell over the train and was worn over the face, surmounted by a topknot of orange blossom. The bridal bouquet was of cream lilies and carnations. Attending the bride were the Misses Maud Williams, Joyce Shearer and Gytha Jdflnson (sister of the bridegroom), who were dressed alike in cream crinoline picture frocks. Cherry velvet ribbons fell from waist to hemline, and red slippers toned with the sashes. The bouquets were also carried out in red tonings. The little flower girl was Pat Brunton, a cousin of the bride. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr. Arthur Bell, Wellington* and Messrs. P. Johnson and S. Varton were groomsmen. The ushers were Messrs. R. Dindrum and 0. Hatton. . Mrs. Dickens received more than 150 guests at the Central Arcade Hall, wearing a navy georgette and lace ensemble over which she wore a fur cape with navy hat. Mrs. C. J. Johnson wore a grey lace gown, with silver toque and furs. When the bride left on a motor tour of the north, she wore a country life suit of blue grass with hat of red earth shade. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson’s future home will be in Whangarei. Lawrence—McVean The wedding took place recently at St. David’s Church, Petone, of Elizabeth Hall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. McVean, and William Hugh, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Lawrence. The Rev. A. Stevenson officiated. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a gown of white satin made with a draped bodice, and a slight train. Her veil was caught with orange blossom, and she carried a bouquet of white flowers and maiden-hair fern. The bridesmaids were Misses Nancy McVean, the bride’s sister, and Jean Bennie, who wore frocks of white georgette made on Grecian lines, with blue halos and veils. They carried bouquets to tone. Mr. R. J. Lawrence was the best man, and Mr. N. J. Shearer the groomsman. Ou leaving the church the bride was presented by Nancy Logan with a horseshoe. Mr. and Mrs. McVean received the guests at the Working Men’s Club, the latter wearing a gown of black georgette and lace, and tarn hat and veil, and she carried a bouquet of peach-shaded flowers. The bridegroom’s aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Parkinson, 'Wellington, the latter wearing a frock and coatee of blue lace trimmed with grey fur, and a black hat trimmed with dusky pink and blue georgette, and carrying a matching bouquet, assis j I in receiving the guests.

Trainor—Kiely A quiet but pretty wedding took place recently in St. John’s Church, Ngaio, when Patricia Mabel, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kiely, Ngaio was married to John Charles Trainor, Wellington. The Rev. Father Evans officiated. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a beautiful frock of ivory chiffon over taffeta, the skirt shirred at the waist and falling in soft folds to form a train. The heart-shaped neckline was fastened with a tiny spray of orange blossom. Her tulle veil was held in place by a spray of orange blossom and fell in graceful folds to the hem of the skirt, and she carried a shower bouquet of roses, carnations and maidenhair fern. The only ornament worn by the bride was a necklace of opals. Attending her sister as bridesmaid was miss Kathleen Kiely, who wore a dainty frock of sprigged organza and a tulle halo hat, the crown of which was composed entirely of pale pink and blue flowers, her bouquet being of pale pink roses and carnations. Mr. Tan Williamson attended the bridegroom as best man. The wedding reception was held .at the home of the bride’s parents, only immediate relatives being present. The bride’s mother wore a very smart navy ensemble, and she carired a bouquet of shaded pink carnations and maidenhair fern. Mrs. T. Kiely, grandmother of the bride wore a frock of black georgette, fox furs, a black velour lint, and carried a bouquet of lavender-shaded sweet peas. When Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Trainor left the bride was wearing a smart grey tailored costume with navy accessories. Mr. and Mrs. Trainor’s future home will be in Wellington.