TO-DAY’S WEDDING

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20075, 23 October 1939, Page 11

TO-DAY’S WEDDING

BARTRAM-MATTHEWS

SATIN REGINA GOWN PICTURESQUE SETTING Great sprays of cherry blossom and Australia mint formed a picturesque setting at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Cobden street, this afternoon for the marriage of Lois Evyleen. youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Matthews, “Alyth,” Mangapapa, and Owen Ralston, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Bartram, “Kowhai Tops,” Tolaga Bay.

The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. J. I-I. Dow. and Mr. I. Moore presided at the organ. Tiie bride, who was escorted by her father, looked charming in a lovely frock of deep magnolia satin regina. Soft gauging ornamented the front of the bodice, which was designed with a heart-shaped neckline finished with a Medici collar, and long closelymoulded sleeves. The high-waisted skirt was vandyked to the bodice at the back, and from a peak in front fell in soft folds to sweep into a long oval train inlet and bordered with medallions of Honiton lace. Her long veil of magnolia embroidered tulle, appliqued in matching satin, was held in place with a coronet of orange blossom, and sandals of satin were worn with stockings to tone. The bride’s only ornament was a string of Richlieu pearls, the gift of the bridegroom, and she carried a beautiful double-arm spray of cream roses, liriodendron and tulipsera, intermingled with lilac and maidenhair fern.

Bridesmaids' Exquisite Frocks

Tiie bridesmaids were Miss Joan Bartram, sister of the bridegroom, Miss Natalie Mitford. and Miss Lorraine Harris, cousin of the bride. Each wore an exquisite frock of heliotrope taffetas fashioned with a full bodice gathered into a square-cut neckline accented with a narrow frill and a bow on either shoulder, and short puff sleeves. The belt was inset in front and tied with long ends at the back, and the bouffant skirt, just revealing silver sandals, was ornamented at the hemline with tiny bows.

A Juliet cap of heliotrope taffeta caught with a bow in front made an attractive headdress, and each attendant carried a bouquet of cream roses, mauve stocks, orchid irises, pink carnations and tulips, intermingled with delicate greenery.

The two little flower girls, Anne Matthews and Elizabeth Bartram. nieces of the bride and bridegroom respectively, were dainty figures in Kate Greenaway frocks of heliotrope taffetas, frilled at the hemline. Each wore a ruched bandeau to match her frock, finished with a bow, and carried a Victorian posy of pink and cream rosebuds and mauve stocks.

Mr. Ralph Matthews, brother of the bride, was best man, and Mr. Walter Bellerby, Tolaga Bay. and Mr. Charles Trafford, Hangaroa, were groomsmen.

Reception at “Alyth”

After the ceremony relatives and intimate friends were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Matthews at a delightful reception at their home. Afternoon tea was served in a large marquee picturesquely placed in the lovely grounds, the table decorations being artistically carried out with heuchera and blue Argentine pea. Indoors the various sitting-rooms were gay with spring blooms, shaded Iceland poppies predominating in the artistic decorative scheme.

A wonderful array of wedding gifts was displayed in the drawing-room in a (lower-decked setting.

The bride and bridegroom left .later for their honeymoon, the bride travelling in a frock of teal blue satinbacked crepe showing touches of embroidery on the shoulders and short sleeves," and a gold ornament on the front of the corsage. A hat of matching felt was worn, and a musquash coat, the gift of the bride’s parents, and Burgundy accessories completed the smart ensemble.

Mrs. Matthews, mother of the bride, was wearing an elegant frock of sapphire blue chiffon velvet. The long sleeves \Vere embossed and the motif was repeated on the back of the bodice, which was designed -with a square neckline ornamented with a narrow upstanding frill at the back and caught on either side of the front with a diamante clip. A narrow belt, fastened with a diamante buckle, defined the waist, and the long skirt was gracefully flared. Her hat of navy blue Baku straw was trimmed with pink flowers and touches of sapphire velvet, and a bouquet of pink carnations, roses and tulips was carried. Mrs. Bartram, mother of the bride groom, was in a graceful frock of navy blue georgette with white accents, and a hat of matching ballibuntal straw with cyclamen trimmings, a bouque' of roses, sweet peas and tulips ir delicate shades of pink, intermingled with maidenhair fern, completing he” toilette.

Mrs. J. D. Kinder, sister of the bride, wore a becoming frock of navy blue satin-backed crepe with a coatee of the same material edged with tiny white flowers centred with red, and s large straw hat to match. Miss E. Matthews, sister -of the bride, was wearing a smart highnecked frock of lime green cloque showing a pleated skirt and a bolero accented with quilting in a floral design. Her wide-brimmed _ hat of matching felt was banded with navy blue ribbon.

Miss 11. Bertram, sister of the bridegroom, chose a graceful frock of multi-coloured striped sheer, and a navy blue straw hat.