Wedding Bells.

Putaruru Press, Volume VII, Issue 315, 21 November 1929, Page 2

Wedding Bells.

GUNN—gJRK. A very pretty wedding was solemnised on Wednesday in St. David’s Anglican Church, Waharoa, when Laura Doris (Dolly), fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Kirk, of Waharoa, was united in marriage to Robert George, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Gunn, also of Waharoa. Both the contracting parties are members of two of the pioneer settlers of the district.

The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, looked charming in a gown of ivory frilled georgette over satin. Her embroidered veil, forming a train, was arranged at the head with a lace coronet. A bouquet of white roses, lilies and maidenhair fern tied with mauve and white streamers was carried. Miss E. Kirk, sister of the bride, and Miss Iris Gunn, sister of the bridegroom, were bridesmaids, while Mr. Seddon Hastie was best man and Mr. Frank Oleson groomsman.

The church, which had been prettily decorated by girl friends, was crowded. Mrs. Wright, sister of the bride, presided at the organ. Miss E. Kirk wore a dress of shell pink satin, with uneven hem, and picture hat to match. Miss I. Gunn wore lemon satin of similar design, and a hat to match. Both bridesmaids carried, bouquets to tone. Mrs, Kirk, mother of the bride, wore navy embroidered georgette and carried a bouquet of sweet peas. Mrs. Gunn, mother of the bridegroom,, was attired in vieux rose crepe de chine in pleated style with black hat. Her bouquet was of deep pink roses. After the ceremony a reception was given by the bride’s parents at “ Glenora,” where between' 60 and 70 guests; were present. The customary toasts; were honoured and congratulatory speeches were made. A room full of presents bore testimony to the popularity of the contracting parties. Among the many beautiful gifts were several substantial cheques. The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a handsome gold wristlet watch to Miss Kirk an ivory necklet, anc to Miss Gunn pearl earrings. After the ceremony the newlywedded couple left for Tauranga bj !car on the first stage of their honey moon. The bride’s travelling dres: was of mushroom shade embroideree silk with hat and coat to match.