WEDDING

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 6 May 1925, Page 3

WEDDING

GUMMINGS—MILES

One of the most popular and pretty weddings was solemnised in St. Margaret’s Church, Taihape, on 22nd April, when Lionel, only son of Mr and Mrs (’winnings, of MoawliungO', late of Wakapuaka, Nelson. and Mercy Miles, niece of Mr and Mrs LI. Shepperd, of Mnawhatigo, were joined together in the holy bonds of matrimony.

The large attendance at the ceremony testified to the popularity of the young couple, the interior of the church being crowded to its utmost capacity. The marriage ceremony was conducted by the Rev. Rich. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr Shepperd, looked charming in a very pretty bridal dress of brocaded eharinanto, with georgette sleeves, and the orthodox veil and orange blossoms. This bride was attended by her cousin. Miss Ethel Slice,pen!, as bridesmaid, who was attired in a very pretty dress of mai/e ninrnrain and wore a picture bat. r lhe bride carried a handsome shrnver bouquet of white chrysanthemums, white roses and maidenhair fern, while the bridesmaid carried a very pretty pnsoy of begonias, autumn tints am! maidenhair fern. Tim bridegroom was attended by Mr Leo Roacbo as best man. On leaving the church the happy couple were completely smothered with showers O'f confetti and rice.

After a visit to the photographers, the guests. numbering one hundred, adjourned to the Women's Club, where the breakfast and reception were held.

The brideg.mom’s present to the bride was a gold armlet, and to the bridesmaid lie gave a gold bracelet.

The happy couple left by the express for the north, where the honeymoon is being spent. The large crowd which attended at the station bore further testimony to the popularity of (he newly wedded pair, as the train drew out from the station amid showers of confetti and the singing of ‘‘They are dollv Good Fellows,’’ and every good wish for their future happiness and prosperity. The bride’s travelling dress was a nigger brown gabardine costume, with hut to match. The future home of Mr and Mrs L. Cummings will be at Te Mohan, about six miles from Taihape.