The Pink Beauty of Rosebuds In Maytime Brides’ Bouquets

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 352, 12 May 1928, Page 20

The Pink Beauty of Rosebuds In Maytime Brides’ Bouquets

MRS. C. A. HANKIN, formerly Miss Eleanor Quinn, of Parnell, who was recently married at St. Mary’s Cathedral. —Tornquist, Photo.

A pretty wedding took place last evening at St. Barnabas’s Church, when Miss Claribel Marion Donovan, youngest daughter of Mrs. M. Donovan, of Mount Eden, was married to Mr. Francis Howard Preston, youngest son of Mrs. and Mrs. F. Preston, of Mount Albert. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Bamford. The bride, who was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr. J.. Thomas, had chosen a charming gown of blush-pink ring velvet with a Vandyke effect, and an uneven skirt of blush-pink chiffon. Her veil of tulle, which formed the train, was caught in place by a chaplet of orange blossom and blush rosebuds, and her shower bouquet of pink, white and silver added the finishing touches to a dainty toilette. Two bridesmaids were in attendance, Miss Alison Cooke and .Miss Hazel Preston. They wore quaint frocks of gobelin blue shot taffeta, lightly relieved with rosebud trimming with Rose Marie ribbon bands in place of veils. Their bouquets were of blue larkspur and pink rosebuds. Mr. Edgar Preston was best man and Mr. Roy Kelly acted as groomsman.

After the ceremony a reception was, held at the Tower Rooms, where the bride’s mother wore a gown of black crepe de chine with touches of cyclamen, and hat to tone. The mother of the bridegroom had chosen black georgette with an iset of rose, and a hat to harmonise. ALLAN—NICHOLSON The wedding of Miss Marguerite Norma Nnchilson, of Melbourne, to Mr. Robert Burke Allan, of Melbourne, Victoria, was quietly solemnised last evening at St. Andrew’s Church., Symonds Street. The Rev. J. Lamb Harvey officiated. The bride, who was given away by her sister, Mrs. Gruin, of Melbourne, wore a frock of navy blue crepe de chine, a blue coat with sable collar and cuffs, and a navy blue felt hat. She carried a bouquet of violets and roses. Mrs Gruin wore a scarlet floral crepe de chine jumper and black pleated satin skirt, and a black hat. Miss Ruby Morrison attended the bride as bridesmaid, and wore a navy blue satin frock with picquet panels of frills inset in the skirt. After the ceremony a small wedding dinner was held at the Grand Hotel.

WARNER—JONES Somervell Church, Remuera, was the scene of the wedding of Effie Myra,, youngest daughter of Mrs. C. F. Jones, of Castle Park, Mountain Road, Auckland, to Gareth Wilba, only son of Mrs. Warner and the late Rev. F. Warner. The ceremony was • performed by the Rev. Pattison. The bi-ide entered the church on the arm of her brother, Mr. Russell Jones. Her frock was of ivory satin, made in early Victorian sytle with a long scalloped skirt, and silver point lace inset at the waist. Her veil, which was of Brussels net, was held in place with a coronet of orange blossom, and fell to form a train. She carried a shower bouqeut of pink and white roses and chrysanthemums. Miss Gladys Jones attended as bridesmaid, wearing an early Victorian frock of shell pink georgette with a long frilled skirt, and a black velvet picture hat. She carried a bouquet of pink and white flowers. Mr. Horace Holton attended the bridegroom as best man.