WEDDING.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 28, 29 December 1916, Page 4

WEDDING.

MARSH—McMEEKAN. Yesterday morning at the Midhirst Methodist Church, Mr O. F. Marsh, of Whangamomona, and Miss Doras Irene McMeekan, eldest daughter oi ilr McMeekan, of Midhirst, were united in marriage. The bride looked "charming in a white ninon dress trimmed with shadow lace, with tafty silk tunic lined with pale pins, and fastened with pearls. She wore the customary veil and orange c.ossoms, and carried a lovely bouquet oi white carnations, sweet pea, and maiden hair fern. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Elaine MoMeekan, who was tastefully dressed in a. blue crepe de chene costume with floral silk and black picture hat., and also carried a bouquet of pink heath and carnations, and gysophlia. The gift of the bridegroom to the bride was a handsome cameo brooch with a set of brushes. The bridesmaid received a cheque, and little Miss Jean McMeekan (attendant, who carried a lovely basket of flowers) was given a gold bangle. Mr A. Chappell, from Wellington, acted as groomsman. The church was generously lent for the Presbyterian service and was tastefully decorated by Mrs Bridgman, wife of Rev. Bridgman, the local Methodist Minister, who was also present. Miss Lester played the accompaniments and also the Wedding March. The officiating minister was Mr A. H. Nome, Presbyterian Missionary, of Whangamomona. After the ceremony, the company adjourneu to the residence of Mr and Mrs McMeekan, where a tastefully and appetising breakfast was provided. Complimentary speeches were given by Rev. Bridgman, Messrs Chappell, T. Ayiward, Nome, and McMeekan, and the health of the bride and briaogroom, and their parents, were drunk in temperance drinks. The happy couple we're the recipients of many congratulatory messages from their wide circle of friends. Amongst the numerous presents were a. Dalton tea pot and fruit dish from the Whangamomona Public School, of which Miss McMeekan was a popular teacher ; also a copper hot water jug and antique vase from the ladies of the Whangamomona. township. The wedding cake was quite a work of art/, being prepared and handsomely ornamented at Messrs Lester Bros, baxery by Mr McMeekan. The bride’s travelling dress was a mole-colored crepe de chene. Mr and Mrs Marsh left by train and intend visiting Rotorua and the South Island, after which they will take up their residence at Mr Marsh’s estate, Mangere Road, Whangamomona—(Corespondent) .