SILVER, ROSE AND BLUE

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 261, 25 January 1928, Page 4

SILVER, ROSE AND BLUE

SOFT COLOUR NOTES CHOSEN BY BRIDE MORRIS—RUSSELL Silver embroider*’ appeared in ail its bright beauty in. the gown of delicate ivory georgette worn by Constance Mabel, the second daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Russell and of Mrs. Russell, of “Dirleton,” St. Stephen's Avenue, Parnell, when she was married at St. Mary’s Cathedral this afternoon to George Nigel Gledstanes, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. George Morris, of MaunseU Road, Parnell. The ceremony was conducted by Archdeacon Mac Murray, and Dr. Thomas was at the organ. Mr. Norman Russell, brother of the bride, gave her away and Mr. Trevor Morris, a cousin of the bridegroom, acted as. best man. The bride’s delightful gown was effectively inset around the skirt with godets of silver and white embroidery, worked in a delicate flower-like tracery, and with its long, close-fitting sleeves and full-skirted air it achieved a charming measure of distinction. Of silver tissue, veiled with softest georgette, the bridal train was fashioned, and a deep oval panel of finely-pleated georgette set into the centre of it gave it an added charm. At the loot a large spray of orange blossom trailed its fragrance, and the same flowers appeared in little clusters to catch the train to the bride’s frock. A family veil of rare old Iloniton lace, that had been worn by the bride’s grandmother and by her mother, .was charmingly arranged under a chaplet of orange blossoms, and, with its faintly creamy tone it gave a delightful finish to her toilette. Her bouquet was beautifully composed of white flowers, ever so lightly touched with rose tones. Miss Meg Russell, a sister of the bride, attended as bridesmaid, and wore a dainty gown of delphinium blue georgette, made with a two-tiered skirt that achieved seeming length of line by dipping in the modern fashion at the back. Dong sleeves and a slender bodice attached to the full, gracefully cut skirt conspired to give the pretty frock a dainty appearance, and with it was worn a smart hat of Saharashaded crinoline straw, swathed with blue and silver, and trimmed with a deep band of flowers. An armlet of blue delphiniums accentuated the blue of the bridesmaid's frock. The little Misses Barbara and Audrey Tuke, nieces of the bride, made a dainty pair of trainbearers, in their miniature versions of the feminine mode. Their dainty frocks were of cream lace over rose-coloured slips and they each had a wreath of palest for-get-me-nots in their hair. Blue was the dominant note in the beautiful floral decorations at the church, Which had been artistically arranged by a number of friends, of the bride. Hydrangeas in all their bluest nuances, stephanotis that trailed its blue fragrance around the chancel rails and pews and other exquisite blooms were used, and made a delightful setting for the colourful daintiness of the bridal group. After the ceremony a reception was held at “Dirleton,” the home of the bride’s mother, where a large number of guests were received. Rose-coloured flowers decorated the rooms, and on the* fables tail” vases of pink sweet peas were used with graceful effect.

Mgs. Russell wore a smart gown of exquisite black Chantilly lace mounted on shell pink georgette. The skirt was effectively composed of alternate mitred panels of black georgette and lace that fell in points to achieve, an uneven hemline. Her hat Avas of black crinoline straw trimmed with black velvet ribbon and a brilliant diamante pin. She carried a posy of deep red carnations. Mrs. Morris, mother of the bridegroom, was wearing a smart gown of black souple satin with touches of gold embroidery, and her hat w&s of black and gold toning. Mrs. R. C. Tuke, .jftdt of the bride, wore a frock of almond green figured georgette inset with bands of green crepe de chine. Her hat was of French grey crinoline straw, with green relief. Miss Nixon, Stockport, England, wore a frock of hyacinth blue French lawn, finely hemstitched and trimmed Avith narrow rows of Valenciennes lace and deft touches of embroidery. She Avore a sand-toned' hat of crinoline straw.