WEDDING.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 242, 10 September 1940, Page 9

WEDDING.

BAILEY—PEDERSEN. A very pretty wedding took placo at All Saints’ Church, Palmerston North, on tho evening of Wednesday, August 14, when Hazel Theresa Nelle, second daughter of Mr and Mrs P. Pedersen, of Mangawhata, was joined in the bonds of holy matrimony to D’Arcy Leonard McArthy, only son of Mr and Mrs L. Bailey, of Le Bons Bay, Banks Peninsula. Canon G. Y. Woodward was the officiating clergyman, and Mr J. Holmes ltuunicles played the wedding music. The graceful bride looked sweet as she walked up the aisle with her father, attired in her beautiful gown of line ivory laco over satin, tho bodice having a Y neckline, which was trimmed with finely pleated net, and satin-covered buttons trimmed the back from the neck to below the waistline. The sleeves were full at the shoulders and fitting tightly at the hands, while narrow bands of satin were effectively arranged from tho shoulders to the bottom. A very pretty touch was added by two bands of satin, narrow at the top, and gradually widening at the bottom, trimming the skirt both back and front and extending to the bottom of her long oval train. Her tulle veil was beautifully appliqued in satin lilies at each corner, and was held in place by a halo of orange blossom and buds, and fell softly over her gown to form a second train. Ivory crepe-do-chine shoes were worn, also a triple string of Camille pearls, the gift of the bridegroom; and she carried a sheaf of cream Madonna lilies, narcissi, freesias and maidenhair fern, tied with long loops of ivory gauze ribbon, thus completing a charming toilette. There were two bridesmaids i.n attendance, Misses Thelma Pedersen (chief), sister of the bride, and Joy Bailey, siGter of the bridegroom. They wore pretty frocks of cyclamen lace over satin in the same shade. The V necks were trimmed with finely pleated net, while a diamond-shaped piece of satin was inset in,the fronts of the bodices, which featured short puffed sleeves.. The skirts fell softly to the ground, while a quaint and pretty touch was added by the very full double bustles of satin joined to the swathed waist belts and threaded through circular satin-covered buckles in front. They wore shaded cyclamen flowers and a large bow of tulle in their hair, also crystal necklets and earrings and gold sandals; while their beautiful bouquets were composed of cyclamen, azaelas, shaded freesias and maidenhair fern, tied with cyclamen ribbon. They received crystal powder howls, the gifts of the bridegroom. The duties of l>est man were ably carried out by Mr T. Avery, of Pahiatua, while Mr Graham Beard acted as groomsman. At the reception later, which was held at the Itosco tearooms, the'tables and rooms were artistically decorated with shaded Iceland poppies and greenery, while a three-tiered square cake, made by the bride’s mother and beautifully iced in cream and gold, held pride of place on the bride’s table. Mr and Mrs Pedersen, assisted by Mr and Mrs Bailey, received 130 guests, the bridal party also standing to receive the good wishes of their-friends. The bride’s mother was becomingly attired in a rust ensemble over which she wore a tailored coat in the same shade, skunk fur stole, veiled felt hat and matching accessories. Her shoulder spray was in autumn tones. The bridegroom’s mother was smartly gowned in navy blue, with which she wore a fur stoic and a veiled sisal straw hat with a cluster of shaded flowers. Her shoulder spray was in shades of red. The usual toasts were honoured and a large number of telegrams were received from various parts of the North and South Islands. Several very enjoyable items were rendered; a humorous recitation by Mr A. Pedersen, cousin of the bride, was much enjoyed, while a pianoforte solo bv Miss Zita Leamy, cousin of the bridegroom, was beautifully rendered; a song by Mr Roy Algar was very much appreciated. Miss A. Doyle very capably assisted at the piano. When the happy couple later left for the north, the bride wore, a smart pin-striped navy tailored costume, a waistcoat in silver hammered satin’ a navy model felt hat, and navy accessories. She also carried a navy tailored coat. A very large number of beautiful presents and cheques were received, which testified to the popularity of the young couple. Their future home will bo at Himatangi.