January Bride in Picturesque Gown

Manawatu Times, Volume 69, Issue 57, 10 March 1944, Page 2

January Bride in Picturesque Gown

HOBBS—BAKER On January 28 a wedding of wide interest was celebrated in Palmerston North at All Saints’ Church, when Ethel, younger daughter of Mr. N. C. Baker, of Palmerston North, was joined in the bonds of holy matrimony to Alfred Gordon, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Hobbs, of Wellington. The bride, who was escorted by her father, looked charming in “off-white” satin. The model gown was cut on slimming lines and the long train fell gracefully from the waistline. The corsage was of a Grecian style and the high padded sleeves gave a tailoi'ed effect. The tulle veil which was pleated over the head to form a halo was caught on either side by white gardenias; the soft folds of the veil fell into a sfalloped edge to form a second train. Trailing white roses, which formed the bride's bouquet, completed the charming picture. The bride was ’maided by her two friends, Miss Doreen Cowie, of Wellington, and Miss Betty Jones, of Palmerston North. The chief bridesmaid was gowned in pink brocaded taffeta, while the other bridesmaid was in mauve of the same material. Their frocks were identical with ruched corsages and sleeves and the full skirts gathered into the back to form a bow. A single string of peaj'ls accentuated the heart-shaped neckline. The Juliet caps of matching flowers and crochet mittens of the exact shade of their frocks gave the bridesmaids a very linished appearance. They carried bouquets of pink and mauve carnations. Mr. A. Fiveash, of Wellington, carried out the duties of best man, while Mr. D. Churchwood, also of Wellington, was groomsman. During the signing of the register the bridegroom’s sister, Mrs. It. W. Woolford, sang “O Perfect Love.” On leaving the church the bride was presented with a silver horseshoe by the bridegroom’s nephew, Master Alan Woolford. After the ceremony a reception was at the Rosco tearooms, followed by a dance in the Orange Hall. The bride’s sister, Mrs. M. Eanks, assisted by Mrs. A. Hobbs, carried out the duties of hostess. Mrs. Banks wore a shot taffeta evening gown over which she wore a musquash fur coat and her spray was in matching tones with her frock. Mrs. Hobbs was gowned in a long frock of black georgette with a silver flower design. On her grey squirrel coat she wore a spray of red carnations. Later when the bride and ’groom left for a tour of Hawke's Bay the bride was wearing a dusky pink tailored suit with black fur pockets and black accessories. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Hobbs are making their future home in Rotorua.