Wairoa Wedding

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20078, 26 October 1939, Page 11

Wairoa Wedding

Habgood—Timms Charming Gown of Lave St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Wairoa, was tfie scene of a very pretty wedding last Saturday morning, when Miss Gwen Timms and Mr. Theo Habgood were joined together in holy matrimony. Tire ceremony was performed by Archdeacon Butterfield, and the wedding march was played by Mrs. Hague. The bride, who was escorted by hei father, Mr. Herbert Timms, looked charming in a lovely gown of offwhite lace over satin. Soft gauging ornamented the front of the bodice, which was designed with a heartshaped neckline finished with tiny satin loops. The long closely-moulded sleeves were trimmed with tiny loops and buttons, as also was the back of the bodice, while the skirt fell in long graceful folds to the ground. The long and beautiful veil, which was loaned by a friend, was held in place with a coronet of orange blossom. She carried a magnificent sheaf composed of roses and carnations with trails of azalea and asparagus fern finished with white satin streamers. Blue. Lace Over Satin The bridesmaid was Miss Jean Habgood, sister of the bridegroom, who wore an exquisite frock of blue lace over satin, fashioned with an empire front, and long gored skirt, and slightly gathered bodice fastening down the back with loops and buttons. The neck-line was heart-shaped, finished with crossed loops. A little toque made of matching net and artificial flowers completed the attractive head-dress. The bouquet was of apricot shaded lilies and blue delphiniums with trails of asparagus fern and shaded apricot ribbon.

The little flower girl, Dawn Sutton, cousin of the bride, was a pretty picture in a Kate Greenaway frock of blue net frilled at the hem-line. She wore a flowered bandeau on her hair and carried a basket of pretty spring flowers.

The duties of best man were capably carried out by Mr. W. Kimbell.

The church had been artistically decorated by friends to match the colouring of the frocks.

Mrs. Timms, step-mother of the bride, wore a smart black and white ensemble comprising a black frock with a high neckline and black and white floral coatee, also a smart black and white straw hat with accessories to tone, and carried a bouquet of scarlet anemones.

The bridegroom's mother chose a black georgette ensemble with lemon tonings. consisting of a black frock trimmed with accordion pleats and honeycombing, while the threequarter coat to match was fashioned with faggotting. Her hat of black straw was trimmed with lemon roses, and she carried a bouquet of irises and primroses to tone.

Reception for Guests After the ceremony the parents entertained the guests at a reception in Osier's tea rooms. The tables looked very attractive, as also did the three-tiered wedding cake, made by the bridegroom’s mother.

The bride and bridegroom were the recipients of many beautiful and useful presents.

The happy couple left later for Wellington on their honeymoon, the bride travelling in a smart spring costume of Chinese lacquer coloured material with dark green accessories.

Gisborne guests were Mr. E. Habgood, sen., Mr. F. Habgood, Mr. and Mrs. R. Andrew,' and Mrs. G. Scragg.

“My word Marjorie there is no doubt you do choose the nicest of clothes.” ‘‘That’s praise, indeed, Helen, for you to say that, but really it’s since I followed your advice unite a year ago that I’ve been so happy about my Frocks and Coats and Millinery.” ”1 know Marjorie, you’re doing your shopping at the ’Hat Box,’ Gladstone Bond. You’re very wise. They’s so up-to-date; always new things arriving, and so reasonable with their prices.” "Yes, Helen, and they’re so helpful, too, it’s truly a pleasure selecting a suit or a hat from the Hat Box, flint 1 love to pop in there any time Hint I’m in town.”