FEMININE REFLECTIONS

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 335, 21 April 1928, Page 20

FEMININE REFLECTIONS

Sparkling Gowns of Silver Vie with Delicate Flower Shades In Dainty Marriage Modes

RULE—BURGESS Pastel tinted pink crepe do chiri<?~" lightly veiled with vellum georgette, was worn by Daley Linda Burgess, the eldest daughter of Mrs. Lewis, of Richmond Avenue, when she was married at St. Matthew’s Church on Wednesday to Allen, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Rule, of Ponsonby. The pretty bridal frock was draped to achieve a charming air of distinction apd was inset with bright silver lace in the skirt and long sleeves. At the waistline the drapery was caught with a buckle of sparkling rhinestones, from which fell a cluster of silver beading. A daintily embroidered veil was worn with trails of orange blossom holding it in place at either side and the bride completed her charming toilette with an armlet of roses, dahlias and pink carnations. Mr. C. R. Lewis, stepfather of the bride, gave her away, and the bridegroom was, attended by Mr. F. Hill as best man. and Messrs. Richard Dunn and Hector Harris as groomsmen. Canon Grant Cowen performed the ceremony. The bride was followed by three bridesmaids, and a pretty little flowergirl, daintily frocked in rainbow tints, Miss Glcnis Burgess was chief bridesmaid, and the other attendants were Miss E. Downs, Miss E. Burgess and little iNita Lewis. Primrose yellow, leaf green, geranium rose and coral pink were the tones chosen for their frocks, which were expressed in georgette with rows of pin-tucking on the bodices and motifs of ecru lace on the petalled skirts. Each bridesmaid wore a shady hat of crinoline straw banded with velvet and trimmed with flower posies and they carried shower bouquets. The flower girl had a headband of tulle caught at one side with a crisp bow.

BARKER—WILLIAMS A church beautifully decorated by friends of the bride, and crowded to the doors with guests and well-wishers, made a gay setting for Loma, daughter of Mrs. M. Williams, of Ohura, when Archdeacon Cowie, assisted by the Rev. Goulding, married her to Mr. Glen Barker, of Wellington. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Keith Williams, of Marton, -wore a charming bridal gown of shell pink crepe de chine, with embroidered tulle veil to match, the latter caught up with a coronet of orange blossoms. Her bouquet was of carAations and roses. _The bridesmaids were Miss Gladys Williams and Miss Lily Woof, who were daintily attired in gowns of powder blue crepe de chine, and bandeaux of blue roses and tulle to match the dresses. They carried bouquets of pink hydrangeas and stocks, and wore the gifts of the bride-

groom, a signet ring and armlet respectively. Mr. Wilfred Barker was best man, and Mr. Alan Williams was

After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the. bride’s mother. Mr. and Mrs. Barker later left by car, the bride travelling in a costume of saxe blue, with hat to tone. She also wore a beautiful set of Mayolian fox furs, the gift of the bridegroom.

LIGHTBAND—BLACKLOCK A wedding took place at St. John’s Church, Ohakune, on Wednesday, when Miss Mary Lightband, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.' E. O. Lightband. of Ohakune, was married to Mr. Douglas Blackloek, second son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Blackloek. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. P. A. Stanley, and Miss P. Foster presided at the organ. The church had been tastefully decorated with lycopodium and yellow and white flowers by friends of the bride and bridegroom,

and a crowded congregation witnessed I the ceremony. While the guests as- | sembled, the hymn, “Lead Us, Heal venly Father, Lead Us,” was sung. The bride entered the church on the arm I of her father, and wore an exquisite j French gown of champagne georgette , embroidered in open work medallions

in silver thread, the petalled skirt being similarly decorated. The champagne tulle veil was arranged under a coronet of pearls and orange blossoms, and formed a graceful train. Champagne shoes, and a lovely bou- 1 quet of cream roses and chrysanthe- j mums, completed a charming toilet. The chief bridesmaid was Miss Phyl- ! lis Lightband, who wore a beautiful French frock of pale pink georgette, the flounced skirt being trimmed with ruched ribbon in shaded pink, and miniature bunches of flowers handworked in dainty hues. Her hat was a picture one, of pink straw, decorated on one side with a giant shaded silk rose, and her bouquet of roses and chrysanthemums in shades of pink. The second bridesmaid, was Miss Mavis Lightband, who wore a similar frock in mauve, her picture hat of mauve bearing on one side a giant shaded velvet peony, and her bouquet ! of mauve chrysanthemums and del- J phiniums. The duties of best man were performed by Mr. M. Blackloek. Mr. K. A. Wallace being groomsman. As the bridal couple left the church the “Wedding March” was played. A reception followed at the Oddfellows’ Hall, which was decorated with white chrysanthemums and lycopodium, and a large wedding bell. About guests assembled, being received by Mrs. E. O. Lightband, who wore a very becoming frock of rose beige crepe de chine, trimmed with blue and gold, and a large felt hat to match, similarly embroidered, while she carried a bouquet 2r. and bronze chrysanthemums. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. R. Halstead, of Timaru. Mr. and Mrs. F. Halstead, of Hastings, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Talbot. The bride's mother afterwards enter- j tamed at her residence, where the : wedding presents were on view. These included several cheques from rela - i t* an<s a,s L° Presentations from some of the large New Zealand drapery establishments, with which Mr. E. O. Lightband is connected. couple left by car en route for Wellington, where the honeymoon s Peut. The bride’s going-away costume was an ensemble suit of r f pp ’ dimmed with crepe de chine to tone, and a small hat cf felt corded ribbon. °* trimmed w ' tb WILLIAMS—CARTER U but pretty wedding was f'hnU/ ed at the K amo Methodist 2" ch - recently, when Miss Doris ! Imp th^ a w r ’ >' der daughter of Mrs. UA late Mr ' William Carter, of I L/U'tUY married to Leslie Ber- , /am W Ilhams, only son of Mrs. 11 . ! feommerville and the late Mr. W Wilber" S ’of°U^ UaSell - The Rev - ChamDe E£ of bangarei, officiated. J he bride, who was given away b uf e r r'i e ' U A - Carter, wore a simfr°U of * v °ry panne velvet. Her ! brni'a 3 ' £ an j!' y heirloom, was of emranledtr, Brussels net quaintly arshed a " at the back and ftnsoms coronet of orange bios- j bouquet 8 carried a beautiful shower j hriri’U , L” 1 ® • Carter, sister of the MISS Wlni fred Banks, of daimv r ’ ? er ® bridesmaids, and wore , Z rOCkS , ° f cyclamen taffeta and fett? arl d apricot lace and georveils' m tU? t L Vely ' They wore tulle riedUo=i mat bh their frocks and car--1 „ P Y of autumn.tinted flowers. mfr, a nJ m « S Whitelaw acted as best man and Mr. Jack Carter ae grooms-