WEDDINGS

Evening Star, Issue 19664, 17 September 1927, Page 20

WEDDINGS

BARNETT—GRAY. Old Sol was in his kindest mood on Wednesday I'or the marriage of Miss Frances Ethel Barnett, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Barnett, of Dunedin, and Mr Alan William Gray, second son of Mr and Mrs George Gray, of Dunodin. Archdeacon Fitchett per* formed the ceremony, and Mrs Allan presided at the organ. St. John’s Church, Roslyn, was beautifully decorated by Mr Reid, who made an archway of flowering plum, all the church pillars being smothered with this fragrant blossom. Two huge baskets of daffodils swung near the archway, the same bright color being visible round the pulpit, which was almost hidden by masses of ferns. Each pew had a largo white bow, which gave an added festive touch. Mr Dave Smith took the duties of “ best man,” with Mr Gordon Burk as groomsman. By the time the bride came up the aisle with her father, the church was full, with a large crowd outside awaiting her reappearance. The brido looked charming and very happy in her lovely dress of cream georgette and silver beads, a deep hem of real Brussels lace toning in well. Her long veil, also of beautiful Brussels, was gracefully draped off the face, and carried by little Miss Joy Barnett. The bridesmaids were Miss Joie Tait, bliss Linda Barnett, and Miss J. Barnett. All wore powder blue georgette, the two elder ones having delicately shaded hand embroidery on the flowing panels. With this were most becoming Medici collars of beige lace, and the hats of all three were carried out in the same two colors. After the ceremony, Mr and Mrs Barnett held a, reception for about 160 guests, who soon found themselves in a large marquee, handsomely decorated with blue and orange, streamers, baskets of violets, daffodils, and begonias, and a large candle-lit tree in the centre. At the end of one table sat Mr and Mrs Alan Gray under a pink bell, and at another sat the parents, Mrs Barnett wearing a powder blue and gold georgette gown, with a deep fringe, and black hat; and Mrs Gray in soft grey, touched with cerise, a black bat, and beautiful osprey. An excellent little band discoursed sweet music during the next hour or two spent at the' breakfast. Toasts were proposed as follows:—“The King,” by Archdeacon Fitchett, who also gave “The Bride and Bridegroom,” the reply coming from the bridegroom; “ The Bridesmaids,” by Mr D. Smith, who showed himself throughput an excellent M.C., the response coming from Mr G. Burk; “The Parents,” by Mr A. Smellie and Air Dawe, who were suitably answered by Mr A. Barnett and Mr G. Gray. Mr M. Barnett was also called on for a short speech. Special thanks were given to Miss K. Barnett for the fine three-tiered cake she made. Later the brido left, wearing a beautiful beige costume, with hat to match, and white furs. A dance in the evening ended the day’s festivities, and what was voted a “perfect wedding day.”