WEDDINGS

Dominion, Volume 33, Issue 189, 7 May 1940, Page 4

WEDDINGS

Bryant—Miller A wedding of wide interest took place recently in St. John's Anglican Church, Johnsonville, when Constance I ' loll ’ elder daughter of Mr. aud Mrs. Miller, Woodland Road, Johnsonville, was niatried to Guy, twin, sou of Mr. and Mrs. L Brvant. Warrendene, Ohiiriu valley. The Rev. Mr. Samuda officiated. The bride was escorted by her father and wore a gown of white chauti ly lace, cut on classical lines, the till* flared skirt forming a train. The embroidered tulle veil was held in place by a coronet of pearls and orange blossoms and she carried a bouquet ot white roses and chrysanthemums. The two bridesmaids, Miss Joyce Miller, sister of the bride, and Miss Dinah Bryant, sister of the bridegroom, were dressed alike in picturesque blue georgette frocks with rtiched bodices and sleeves, peter pan collars and full flared skirts. They wore mauve veils ana shaded flowers on their hair and cairied bouquets of sweet sultans and mauve gladioli. Each wore ago bracelet, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr. John Telford, Wanganui, was best man, and Mr. Rupert Smith, Oharin Valley, groomsman. A reception was held after the ce - monv, at which Mrs. Miller received the guests, assisted by the bridegrooms mother. Mrs. Miller wore a navy wool "eorgette frock with hat to match. Mrs. Bryant was in a navy figured silk enS °The C ’bride travelled in an everest blue frock and coat with bat aud accessories of prunella. Mr. and Mrs. Bryant’s future home is at Ohariu Valley.

Phillips—Towler

A pretty evening wedding was solemnized in the Maori Memorial Church, Putiki, Wanganui, recently, when Lorfs Towler, second daughter of Mrs. If. RGy de, Tokomaru, Palmerston North, was married to Rima, fourth son of Mrs. N. Phillips, and the late Mr. 1 hillips, Wanganui. The church was beautifully decorated by relations of the bride with dahlias and autumn foliage. The Rev. P. Kohere officiated, and the fully choral service was sung by the Maori choir, with Mr. Alfred Phillips at the organ. The bride, who was escorted by her brother, Mr. R. Gyde, wore a simple gown of ivory satin, with cowl neckline, and full, high puffed sleeves, lhe skirt was cut on classical lines, with a full train falling into soft folds and beautifully embroidered veil, handworked in lovers’ knots (lent by a cousin of the bride), was held in place by a coronet of orange blossom. Her bouquet was of autumn tinted Howers, and maidenhair fern, and (lhe only ornament worn was a greenstone drop on a silver chain, a family heirloom ot the bride’s mother. The bridesmaids were Miss Meric Petersen, Palmerston North, and Miss Frances Gyde, Wanganui, sister of the bride. They wore gowns of glittergold lady jayne taffeta, and apple green lady jayne taffeta, made with tight-fitting bodices, heart-shaped necklines, With the skirts semiilared, aud full short puffed sleeves. Each wore bandeaux of autumn leaves, and carried a bouquet of autumn tinted flowers A flowergirl and page-boy also attended. They were Marina Phillips, niece of the bridegroom, who wore mauve lady jayne taffeta, and carried a gold basket filled with mauve asters and golden leaves, and Henry Parr, Tokomaru, who wore a white satin suit, white shoes to match, and a black bow. Mr. Wera Rahu, nephew of the bridegroom, was best man, and Mr. Wiki Phillips, brother of the bridegroom, was groomsman. Ou leaving the church the bride was presented* with a lucky horseshoe. On entering the Tuhirangi Hall, where the wedding breakfast was held, they were given a real Maori welcome with hakas. The guests were received by Mrs F. Gyde, the bride’s mother, who looked charming in a navy wool crepe de chine ensemble, the frock being made in bustle style, and she carried a posy of mauve asters and maidenhair fern. Tho bridegroom’s mother, Mrs. N. Phillips, also assisted, her ensemble being of floral wool crepe de chine, with black hat and accessories to match. She carried a posy of mauve asters and fern. The bride travelled in a navy P in stripe costume with navy bat and accessories. Mr. aud Mrs. R. Phillips will.make their home in Wanganui.

Green —Walke The wedding of Phyllis Edna, only daughter of the Bev. 11. A. Walke and Mrs. Walke, the Vicarage, Eltham, and Eric Henry, only son of Jlr. and Mrs. H A Green, Wanganui, was solemnized at All Saints’ Church, Eltham, recently. The father of the bride, assisted by the vicar of Kimbolton, Rev. F. E. Fleury, officiated, 'J’he service was fully clioial and Miss Madden was at the organ. During tho signing of the register Jliss Wilson sang “Homing.” The bride was escorted by an old friend of the family, Mr. F. 11. Dunderdale. She wore a simple model pearl satin gown ornamented by a' girdle trimmed with orange blossom. A necklet of pearls, the gift of the bridegroom, was also worn. Her veil, which was made in London ami lent by a friend in Wellington, was caught to the head with _ a coronet of orange blossom. She carried a bouquet of roses, lilies and sweet peas. The bridesmaid, Miss N. Green, a sister of the bridegroom, wore ir pale green georgette frock fashioned with fully-flared skirt and high waistline. Her head-dress of pink tulle was fastened with a cluster of flowers and her bouquet was of mixed flowers in many shades of pink. The bride’s mother, wearing a black sirtin frock and carrying a posy ot rich red flowers, received her guests at the vicarage. Mrs. Green, met tier of Hie bridegroom, wore .'i tailored costume of air force blue with a fur stole. Het spray was of dark, red roses. A two-tiered wedding cake was made r.nd beautifully decorated by Jliss Turner, a friend of the family. When tile bride left, she wore a smart

two-piece rust-coloured suit with brown accessories. Mr. and Mrs. E. 11. Green will make their home iu Palmerston North.

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