JUNE WEDDINGS

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 84, 30 June 1927, Page 4

JUNE WEDDINGS

DRAKE—HAYSON A mist of tulle and the fragrance of a myriad blossoms lent a charming air to a dainty w r e,dding group that assembled at the altar at All Souls’ Church at Devonport yesterday, when Mercia, the eldest daughter o*f Mrs. K. Hayson, became the bride of William Drake, son of Mrs. Drake, of Whangarei. Wearing an exquisite bridal gown of embossed ivory chenille georgette daintily girdled with silver and allowed to pouch in graceful fashion at the low waist line, the bride entered the church with her brother, Mr. Fred Hayson, who gave her away. Her veil of embroidered tulle fell in graceful folds from a coronet of silver leaves, diamante and orange blossom and formed a charming train. At intervals tiny sprigs of orange were used to adorn it. Her shower bouquet of beautiful white flowers with here and there a rosy tint of pink added a charming finish to her toilette. Six maids attended her, each wearing a dainty gown of crepe de chine in delicate pastel tones. Miss Louie Horsley, as chief bridesmaid, wore a pretty frock of rose blush crepe de chine, fashioned on simple lines and effectively trimmed with diamante and silver lace. A quaint little cap of matching tulle was effectively tied in a big bow at one side of her head and lightly trimmed with iridescent sequins. She carried a pretty shower bouquet in pink shades. Miss Edith Bush, another dainty attendant, wore a similar frock expressed in palest mauve crepe de chine with diamante and silver trimming. Her cap and bouquet were in harmonising tones. Miss Joyce Hayson, sister of the bride, wore a dainty frock of opalescent absinthe green crepe de chine trimmed with gold lace godets. She wore a cap of tulle and sequins and carried a little Victorian posy of pale rosebuds. Miss Hilda Davies, cousin of the bride, attended, wearing a dainty rose du Barri frock with head dress of tulle to match and a similar posy of small flowers. Miss Esma Hayson -was dressed in a frock of egg-shell blue crepe de chine with matching accessories. Miss Dorothy Drake, a sister of the bridegroom, wore a pretty frock in shades of peach and lavender and a cap of tulle and carried a dainty posy. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Furlong and the duties of best man and groomsman were carried out by Mr. Fred Drake, brother of the bridegroom, and Mr. Frank Pilton respectively. After the wedding a reception was held at the Masonic Hall,, when a large number of guests were received by the mother of the bride, who wore a handsome gown of French grey marocain and a hat of pansy shaded panne velvet.

Mrs. M. Davies assisted in receiving the guests, wearing a charming frock of black satin carreau trimmed with black lace and touches of gold, and a black and gold hat.

Mrs. Drake, mother of the bridegroom, wore a gown of silver grey crepe de chine, and black hat.

Among the guests were the following:—

Mrs. G. H. Davies, silk georgette frock of mignonette green, with deep fringe trimming. Mrs. Vaughan, champagne frock of crepe de chine, with gold flower trimming.

Mrs. Gordon Fraser, black crepe de chine and georgette accordion-pleated frock.

Mrs. Harrison Hayson, gown of eau de nil sequins over satin.

Mrs. F. A. Hayson, black georgette gown, with brocaded design in gold. Mrs. Bettane, black gown of crepe de chine and Paisley shawl. Mrs. Pallister, black and floral figured gown of crepe de chine. Mrs. Robson, blue crepe de chine gown, with silver trimming. Mrs. A. Wilson, gown of midnight blue crepe de chine, and wine-toned hat.

Mrs. C. Hayson, jade green frock of georgette.

Mrs. W. Hayson, pale blue frock of crepe de chine. Mrs. Fraser, black gown of silk marocain.

Mrs. Harriman, beige brocaded crepe de chine gown.

Mrs. McAnaney, tete de negre crepe de chine gown, with black shoulder posy.

Miss A. Harriman, rose du Barri panne velvet frock, with gold flower. Miss Mabel Smith, pale blush pink frock of satin and georgette. Miss Molly Smith, powder blue frock trimmed with silver. CHAPMAN—SPINDLER In glorious weather, a large* number of persons assembled at St. Mary’s