Wedding Bells.

Putaruru Press, Volume VII, Issue 289, 23 May 1929, Page 2

Wedding Bells.

RAUCH—COTTER. A wedding of interest took place j at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Auck- ( land, on Wednesday morning, May | 15, the contracting parties being ! Miss Winifred Caroline Cotter, sec- ! ond daughter of Mr. James Cotter, | of Matamata, and Mr. Francis Charles Rauch, eldest son of the late Mr. Charles Rauch and Mrs. A. Rauch, of Dominion road, Auckland. The officiating priest was Dean MurI phy. The bridal gown was of pastel i pink georgette with a sleeveless | sheath bodice and an uneven hem--1 line skirt composed of tiny frills. The veil of shell pink tulle was a beautiful one and was caught to the head by clusters of orange blossoms on either side; it also formed a dainty train. A toning bouquet in shower form was carried. In attendance was Miss Mamie O’Connor,

wearing a powder blue georgette frock, which featured the uneven hemline and a tiered skirt. A silk straw hat and a bouquet of pale flowers completed a becoming toilette. The bridegroom’s attendant was Mr. J. Gourley. The Tea Kiosk at the Domain was where the reception was held, and was beautifully decorated with chrysanthemums. The guests were received by Miss Keary, the aunt of the bride, who wore a smart dress of black crepe de chine and a hat to match. She carried a posy of violets. Mrs. Rauch chose for her bouquet autumn tints. Her frock and hat were of black. The travelling costume worn by the bride on her honeymoon, which was to be spent in a motor tour of the Taranaki district, was composed of chestnut material, and was worn with a cloche hat, shoes and handbag to match. She also wore a lovely fur coat of grey squirrel.