WEDDINGS

Evening Post, Volume CXL, Issue 23, 27 July 1945, Page 10

WEDDINGS

PARFITT—THOMPSON. The wedding took place recently at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Wellington, of Marie Lilian, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Thompson, to John Albert, youngest son of Mrs. M. Parfitt, Rongotai. The officiating minister was Canon D. J. Davies. The bride, who was escorted by her father, was beautifully gowned in a frock of white cloque crepe cut on Grecian lines, with a wide hip draping in front and finished at the back with tiny buttons. The skirt was fashioned with a bustle effect, from which. it formed a circular train. Her tulle veil, worn over the face, was softly gathered on to a circle of white cyclamen and fell gracefully to form a second train. She carried a bouquet of cyclamen, winter roses, and. orchids. She was attended by her cousin, Mrs. W. Corley, as matron of honour, and by Miss Pat. Williamson as bridesmaid. They wore frocks, of cyclamen shaded crepe with a cross-draped effect in front, and gathered to form a small bustle and train at the back. Each wore softly-draped turbans, and carried a bouquet of cyclamen and Parma violets. Julie Parfitt (Auckland),, niece of the bridegroom, was flowergirl, in a full-length frock of white spotted,, net, and Robert Thompson, nephew of the bride, was page-boy. Mr. Ken Lamberg was best man and Bernard Kirschberg (Hastings) groomsman. During the signing of the register a solo was sung by Mrs. J. Julian. The bride's mother, assisted by the mother of the bridegroom, welcomed the guests at the reception, which was held at the Royal Oak Hotel. HOOPER—MALCOLM. The wedding took place recently at St. Peter's Church, Willis Street, of Helen Mac Donald, youngest daughter of Mr. R. J. Malcolm and the- late Mrs. Malcolm, to Flying Officer Garnet John Hooper,, only son of the late Mr. Frank Hooper and Mrs. E. Malcolm. Archdeacon Rich was the officiating minister. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of heavy white cloque and carried a bouquet of winter roses. 'She was attended by her sister, Miss. Janet Malcolm, and Mrs. Ruby Knapp, sister of the bridegroom, whose identical gowns of a lavender shade had gathered three-quarter sleeves and high necklines. Their bouquets were of irises and winter roses. Mr. D. Knapp, of Wellington, was the best' man and L.A.C. Richard Hooper, of Wellington, cousin of the bridegroom, the groomsman. The reception was held at the home of the bride's parent.