ORANGE BLOSSOMS

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 68, 11 June 1927, Page 7

ORANGE BLOSSOMS

MONTEITH—GRIFFITHS A charming frock of ivory georgette deftly draped over an under-dress of crepe de chine was worn by Edna Valmai, the second daughter of Mrs. Griffiths and the late Mr. G. Griffiths, of New Plymouth, when she became the bride on dune I i of Eric Reginald Monteith, the only son of Mrs. Bennett and the late Mr. G. .T. Monteith, of Queensland, Australia. An exquisite veil of hand-embroidered tulle fell in graceful folds over the bridal gown, and was caught by a chaplet of orange blossoms. Her beautiful shower bouquet was of white and palest pink flowers, and lent the daintiest touch of colour to her delightful toilette. The ceremony was solemnised by the Rev. Mr. Ashcroft at the Mount Albert Methodist Church. The bride was given away by Mr. W. Hall, of Birkenhead. Miss Marcia Griffiths, a sister of the bride, attended as bridesmaid, wearing a dainty frock of cherry-toned georgette, with a black picture hat, and carrying a bouquet in vivid autumn tints. Mr. C. Chandler, of Herne Bay, carried out the 'duties of best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Domain tea kiosk, when a large number of guests were received by the mother of the bridegroom, who wore a smart ensemble suit of navy repp, with a petuniashaded hat of panne velvet. Miss Elsye Monteith, sister, of the bridegroom, wore a charming frock of navy blue crepe de chine, with Oriental embroidery, and a navy blue coat, and hat to tone. Miss Elma Bennett, another sister of the bridegroom, was wearing a chic ensemble suit of absinthe green repp, with a fawn waistcoat, and fawn and green hat. The guests included Mrs. Fegler, Mrs. Tailor, Mrs. Casley, Mrs. Batt, Mrs. Stormont, Mrs. Knight, Misses Jensen (3), Miss Summers, Miss Palloclc, Miss Batt, and Miss Taylor. When Mr. and Mrs. Monteith left later for a wedding tour, the bride donned a dainty gown of rose du Borri cnemlle jersey cloth, with a hat to tone, and a fur-trimmed coat of navy blue velour. HUGHES —HONEYFIELD A wedding that attracted a good deal of interest took place at St. John s Ohui-ch, Te Awamutu, on Wednesday last, when Winifred, daughter of Mrs C. Honeyfield, was married to Robert A. Hughes, son of Colonel and Mrs. Hughes, of Wanganui. The Rev. Dean Barnett, of Hamilton, assisted by Rev. S. S. Burrow, Te Awamutu, officiated. The bride, who was given away_ by her uncle, Mr. W. Honeyfield, of New Plymouth, wore a delightful gown of embossed silver tissue draped to one side and caught with a silver rose, long georgette sleeves, with a court train of white georgette, lined with shellpink georgette and finished with orange blossoms, added to the beauty of the gown. She wore her mother’s veil of embroidered tulle, with orange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of pale pink roses, maiden-hail* and asparagus fern, with pink and white streamers. The bridesmaid was Miss Katherine Hughes, who was charmingly gowned in floral taffetas made on Early Victorian lines, and trimmed with silver lace, with a quaint mob cap of silver tissue. She carried a bouquet of pink roses and maiden-hair fern. Mr. A. H. Honeyfield acted as best man. The bride’s gift to the bridegroom was a signet ring, while the bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a handsome velour coat, trimmed with fur. Among those present were Mesdames W. Honeyfield, S. Chamberlain, De Lacey, Peake, Hughes, Montefiore, Ashmore, Jones, Harrison (Wanganui), the Misses de Lacey Peake, Jones and Montefiore. Mrs. W. J. North presided at the organ, and played the “Wedding March.” The church was prettily decorated by the girl friends of the bride. BAKER—COPELAND The marriage took place at Huntly last Wednesday of James, the third son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Baker, of Huntly South, to Lois, youngest daughter of Mrs. Charles Copeland, of Devonport. The ceremony, which was solemnised at the pretty little church of St. Anthony’s, was performed by the Rev. Father Matthew Curley. Mr. B. Gaurdes, of Auckland, was best man. and Miss Gladys Baker the bridesmaid.