Wedding

Grey River Argus, 8 April 1948, Page 8

Wedding

. SARA—TURNER. The wedding took place on Saturday, April 3, at St. John’s Anglican Church, Westport, of Joan, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Turner, Westport, to James, only son of Mrs. and the late Mr. J. Sarra of Westport. The Rev. H. J. Flatt officiated and Mrs. W. Falla presided at the organ. The bride, who was escorted by her father, made a pretty picture in a gown of white duchess satin. The scalloped yoke of white marquisette was gathered into a neck bank, outlined with crystal beads and embroidery. The skirt fell into soft folds in front, the long-waisted bodice forming a long train. Her veil of embroidered silk tulle was secured by a coronet of orange blommoms and she carried a shower bouquet of white cactus dahlias and carnations with maiden-hair fern. She also wore a beautiful triplet string of pearls, the gift of the-bridegroom. The bride’s attendant was her sister, Mrs. Ciss Knight, who was matron of honour. She was attractively gowned in white lace over taffeta cut on graceful lines with a heart-shaped neckline, featuring the peplum waist. She wore elbowlength kid gloves/ Her head dress was an organdie halo in soft white feathers against white crinoline straw with matching veiling tied softly at the back. She carried a shower bouquet of red linias and button dahlias with maiden-hair fern. Mrs. Knight also wore a gold cameo ring it being a gift from the bridegroom. The bridegroom was attended by his brother-in-law, Mr. George Lambert, as best man. The reception was held in the Friendly Societies’ Hall, where the guests were received by Mrs. Turner who was wearing an attractive black ensemble and accessories to match, with a cream shoulder spray. She was assisted by Mrs. Sara, who wore a neat tailored navy costume and navy hat with a cream shoulder spray. When the bride and bridegroom left by "rail-car on their honeymoon tour of the South Island, Mrs. Sara was wearing a tailored tan costume with brown accessories to tone. The happy couple were recipients of many useful and valuaole presents including many cheques. Numerous telegrams of good wishes were received including a cablegram from relatives in England.