WEDDING BELLS.

Putaruru Press, Volume VI, Issue 244, 5 July 1928, Page 2

WEDDING BELLS.

FLEMING—HARDING. A wedding of widespread interest was solemnised at All Saints’ Anglican Church, Matamata, on Wednesday, when Millicent Margaret, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Harding, Turang-a-o-moana, Matamata, was. united in the bonds of holy matrimony to Janies, only" son of ‘Mr. and Mrs. W. Fleming, Waitca. Mrs. E. Ryan, presided at the organ, and Rev. C. W, Turner performed the ceremony.

The bride, who entered the church leaning on the arm of her father, looked very charming in, an exquisite gown of ivory embossed chenillegeorgette, draped ‘at one side and finished at low waistline with a spray of silver and palest pink rpses. A train of blush pink georgette was attached to the shoulders , and a beautiful veil of silk tulle fell in graceful folds from a coronet of pearls ■ and orange: : blossoms worn around i the head. . A bouquet of cream roses and: snowdrops with maiden hair fern .completed a pretty toilet. The bride rwas attended by her sister, - Miss Effie Harding, who wore a frbek of powder blue shot I taffeta with" French embroidery on skirt, and-Miss Anne Sutherland, who' |, \\;.ore shell pink taffeta with georj gette trimmings. Both wore grey shoes and .'carried shower bouquets of pink roses and camelias with maiden Jiair. fern. Little Lola Harding (sister of bride) and Joan Fay acted as train bearers and looked very dainty wearing pretty frocks of pale green - and primrose crepe-de-chine with frilled, skirts and shoulder ( posies of bebe ribbon with streamers J to tone with frocks, held in place by gold brooches, gifts of the bridegroom. They carried posies of daphI one and pink and mauve sweet peas. The bridegroom was attended by his cousin, Mr. S. Montgomery, and Mr. R. Long as groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held in the Kensington Tearooms, where the guests were received by the bride’s parents. The tables were tastefully laid out, the breakfast room being prettily decorated for the occasion, an outstanding feature being the square threetiered wedding cake made by the bride’s mother. The usual toasts were honoured, and the company partook of an enjoyable breakfast. The newly-wedded couple later left by train amidst showers of confetti and best wishes from their many 1 friends. The bride travelled in a smart tweed costume with a smart 1 hat to match, with fox fur (the gift of the bridegroom). The bridegroom’s gifts to the bridesmaids was a silver-mounted 1 cut glass scent , spray and the bride’s gift to the bridegroom was a gold tie pin. The happy couple were the recipients of many valuable and useful presents,, including several cheques. To celebrate the occasion, the bride’s parents tendered a dance, at the Turanga-o-moana Hall, in the evening for the guests and friends. Items were rendered by the Ao:';i■Troupe, while Miss Peggy Welch, of Wellington, carried out a number of very pretty fancy dances, those present heartily applauding. Among those present were: —Mrs. W. F. Harding, black crepe-de-chine,

gold trimmings, fox furs; Mrs. W. Fleming, black crepe-de-chine, black silk coat; Mrs. H. R. Harding, heliotrope crepe-de-chine; Mrs. A. R. Harding, smart costume, fo3s furs; Mrs. F. R. Harding, plum marocain, fox furs; Mrs. S. J. Harding, brown rep frock; Mrs. S. R. Harding, mauve georgette, navy velour coat; Mrs. Willis, navy blue coat frock, Oriental trimmings; Mrs. McLean, black georgette, fawn trimmings, velour coat; Mrs. Gavin, grey costume; Miss Ida Harding, bois-de-rose rep fawn trimmings, hat and scarf to match; Miss A- Harding, navy ' blue coat, scarf ahd hat to tone; Miss H. Willis, navy blue crepe-de-chine, fawn trimmings; Mrs. Welch, navy blue coat 'frock with grey chenille coat; Miss Peggy Welch, pink crepe-de-chine, silver trimming; Mrs. Scott, wine coat, fur trimmings; Mrs. Carolan, mauve marocain frock, floral trimmings; Mrs. P. Laurie, brown repp frock; Nurse Moore, wine costume and fur; Mrs. F. Maisey, grey tweed costume, fox fur; Mrs. A. Gibson, wine coloured frock; Miss M. Collins, tweed costume; Miss F. Duxfield, green, repp frock; Mrs. E. Ryan, black frock and velour coat and furs.

BROOKS—TAYLOR. A very pretty wedding was solemnised at St. David’s Presbyterian Church, Kyber Pass, Auckland, by the Rev. Ivo E. Bertram, on Saturday, June 2, when Miss Rene Taylor, youngest daughter of Mrs. A. Taylor, Wairiki road, Mt. Eden, Auckland, was married to Mr. Stanley Brooks, second son of Mr. end Mrs. J. O. Brooks, formerly resident at Gordon, Te Aroha. The bride, who entered the church supported by her brother, Mr. Harold Taylor, was charmingly gowned in georgette rose tendre, with quaintly panelled pleating falling from the shoulders and caught at the waist with a silver girdle. An ivory tulle veil embroidered in silver, held by a coronet of orange blossoms, a large silver posy, and a shower bouquet of pink carnations, sweet peas small rose buds and maiden-hair fern, completed a charming ensemble. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Hazel Taylor, as bridesmaid, attired in amethyst ring velvet with trimmings of silver lace, tulle and floral headdress, and carrying a bouquet of early irises and pink sweet peas.

The bridegroom was assisted by his brother, Mr. Raymond Brooks, as best man. The church was tastefully decorated with white spring flowers and asparagus fern.

| Mrs. Taylor held a reception of guests at her home. She wore a smart frock of mushroom charmeI laine with contrasting pan velvet | trimmings, and a ruched toque of the same trimmings, and carried a posy of autumn tints. The usual toasts were honoured. Later the newlymarried couple left by car, amid showers of confetti, on the first stage of their journey south. The bride travelled in a frock of beige satin beaute, a smart fur finished coat and an embossed velvet hat. The bride’s present to the bridegroom was a silver-mounted walking stick, and the bridegroom’s present to the bride was a fox fur, and to the bridesmaid a xylonite set.