Wedding Bells.

Putaruru Press, Volume VII, Issue 298, 25 July 1929, Page 2

Wedding Bells.

IRELAND—MORRISON. | A wedding of local interest was solemnised at Wanganui on July 4, the contracting parties being Miss Mary Morrison and Mr. George Ireland, of Tolcoroa. The bride was charmingly attired in a bridal robe of white satin and georgette made in uneven length. A large bow of satin at the side finished with a peail and diamente ornament, with her tulle veil arranged in cap fashion, caught with orange blossom, completed the toilette. The shower bouquet was of freesias and Christmas roses. The bridesmaid was Miss Edna Morrison (sister of the bride), who was attired in a frock of foxglove lace with a large bow of satin to tone, felt hat to match, and she carried a posy in different shades with streamers to match. The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a string of pearls, and to the bridesmaid a rhinestone necklace. Mr. T. Hunter Smith was best man. The Rev. C. H. Watt was the officiating clergyman, the service being carried out in the court yard of the home of the bride’s parents. The bride’s mother wore a frock .of black ring velvet and crepe and lace, black' floral hat and black fox fur. The bridegroom’s mother was in navy crepe de .chine, with touches of fawn, black fur coat and black hat. . The guests were entertained at the usual breakfast. The bride’s travelling dress was a powder blue ensemble with grey hat and blue fox fur.

WALKER —JENSEN. Beautifully decorated with evergreens, the church at Valley road, Kimbolton, was the scene of a pretty and interesting wedding on July 10, when Gladys Isabella Walter, of Sydney, N.S.W., was married to Edwin David Jensen, eldest son of Mr. J. P. Jensen, of Tahuna, late of Kimbolton. Rev. E. D. Patchett, of Thorndon, Wellington, officiated. Mrs. H. H. Atkinson, a friend of the bride, presided at the organ. Given in marriage by Mr. N. E. Jensen, of Kimbolton, the bride wore a charming frock of palest pink georgette over crepe de chine, with side panels trimmed with pearls arid silver buckle. The beautiful pink oval Brussels net veil was caught with sprays of orange blossoms, while silver shoes and stockings, and a shower bouquet of pink chrysanthemums, passion flowers and birch, completed the ensemble. Miss Gladys Jones, of Wellington, attended her friend as bridesmaid, and wore an eau de nil crepe de chine frock trimmed with silver, and a Juliette cap of tulle with silver leaves, and shoes and stockings to tone. She carried a bouquet of lerr.or. chrysanthemums and mauve iris. Mr. L. G. Jensen, of Tahuna, attended his brother as best man.

| After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of Mr. N. E. j Jensen, uncle of the groom, where i about 40 guests honoured the usual toasts. Mrs. Jensen received her guests in a frock of black silk with , fringe and French trimming, j During a very enjoyaole dance j which took place in the evening the local residents presented the bride : and groom, with many useful house- | hold gifts, after which the happy ; couple left amid showers of con--1 fetti and good wishes. The bride's ! travelling dress was of blue wool j crepe de chine trimmed with grey, j and a grey hat and coat with shoes j and stockings to match. The wedding presents were nuir.erI ous and valuable. | On their return from their honeyi moon Mr. and Mrs. Jensen will take j up their residence at Lower Hutt. I It is interesting to note that the church in which Mr. and Mrs. Jensen were mar-ied stands on a site donated to the Methodist Church by the bridegroom’s father 25 years ago.

DOWNIE—AMUNDSEN. A very pretty wedding of considerable local interest toox place at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Cnuich, Matamata, when Elsie Norma, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Amundsen, Matamata, was given in marriage to Arthur Gale Downie, third son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Downie, Peria road, Matamata. Rev. A. C. Hampton was the officiating minister.

The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her brother, Mr. John Amundsen, wore an elegant longsleeved gown of ivory crepe de chine with silver lace trimmings which featured a graceful uneven hemline. Her veil of silK net fell to a long train, from the becoming headdress on either side of which clusters of orange 'blossoms were arranged. Her sheath bouquet of arum lilies finislied a beautiful toilette. In attendance was Miss Gladys Amundsen, who wore a pretty frock of briar-rose taffeta, the frilled skirt of which was draped to ankle length at the back. The bodice was inset with leaf-green silk faille and the same shade of georgette lined the silk straw picture hat worn. Her shower bouquet was of pink and cream roses and camelias, which were arranged with maidenhair fern. Mr. A. Downie, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Mrs. Beagrie played the wedding music. At the reception in the Kensington Mrs. Amundsen, wearing a smart frock of navy and parma wool crepe de chine and a cloche hat to match, repeived her guests. A bouquet of violets was carried. Mrs. Downie, the bridegroom’s mother, chose an ensemble suit of Naples blue and beige wool repp. Her hat toned. Among the guests were Mesdames F. Downie, Loforth, J. Morrow, Hill, Misses Downie, G. Downie / and Eaves. The bride’s travelling costume was a tailored one of Havana brown face cloth, with which were worn accessories and fur trimmings.

YARDLEY—BELCHER. A quiet wedding was solemnised at St. Matthew’s (Anglican) Church on Tuesday evening, when Miss Mabel Gladys Yardley, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Yardley, of Morrinsville, was married to Mr. Samuel Belcher, of Hamilton, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Belcher. Miss Ailsa Yardley was bridesmaid, and Mr. W. Robertson carried out the duties of best man. Rev. F. W. Wilkes officiated. SOUTHEE—CHRISTENSON. 1 The wedding took place in the Lutheran Church, Palmerston North, recently of Miss Ida Christenson, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christenson, of Makeiua, to Mr. Albert Leonard Southee, second son of Mr. and Mrs. H. R. J. Southee, Braelea, Walton. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a pretty frock of ivory crepe de chine and silver lace, and her veil was held in place with clusters of orange blossom. She carried a beautiful bouquet of freesias and azaleas. Miss Dorothea Christenson was her attendant. She wore a very pretty frock of lido blue crepe de chine and a pretty hat to match. Mr. Allen Southee, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Miss Letitia Southee played the wedding music.