WEDDING

Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 122, 25 May 1937, Page 14

WEDDING

SAKGEANT—McNICOL. The marriage was solemnised by the' Rev. J. R. Blanchard, at St. John's Presbyterian Church recently, of Nola Tarina, youngest daughter of Mrs. J. McNicol, Johannesburg (formerly of Wellington), and the late Mr. J. McNicol, to George Frederic, only son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Sargeant, Ohakune. The bride, who entered the church escorted by her brother-in-law, Mr. Stanley Coupland, wore a charming gold serge, gown, designed on classical lines with a Grecian tunic and flowing train, and a richly embroidered veil of parchment tulle, falling softly from a coronet of orange blossom and gold leaves. A soft cowl neckline and double cowl sleeves added to the beauty of the gown, which was trimmed with small gold buttons from the neckline to the hem of the tunic. The bride carried a sheaf of gladioli, roses, and begonias in shades of apricot and gold. The bridesmaids, Miss Noela Crease and Miss Beryl Sargeant (sister of the bridegroom) wore Coronation red taffeta frocks, cut on similar lines to that of the bride, and large" red picture hats trimmed with red flowers and gold leaves mounted on net. They both carried bouquets of gold toning gladioli and dahlias. The best man was Mr. Oscar Larsen, Ohakune (cousin of the bride), and the groomsman was Mr. Maurice Follas. of Mangaweka. The reception was held at the Empire Hotel, Mr. and Mrs. S. Coupland acting as host and hostess in the absence of Mrs. J. McNicol in South Africa. Mrs. CoupTand was wearing a charming gown of St. James rose crepe and satin, with a brown toning picture hat, and a shoulder spray of pink carnations. Mrs. G. Sargeant, mother of the bridegroom, wore a navy blue frock and coatee, trimmed with grey fur, and a navy hat to match. She also carried a red posy. . Several delightful items were given during the evening. Mr. Oscar Larsen accompanied at the piano by his mother. Mrs. Larsen sang "The Wedding Morn" and "Because," and recitations were given by Miss D. Violich. of Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. G. Sargeant, jun., left Wellington by car for. a tour of the North Island, the bride wearing a brown ensemble, with a three-quarter cape and brown tyrolean toque with a green mount. They will reside in Ohakune.