Old World Gown of Satin Worn by Yesterday’s Bride

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 613, 15 March 1929, Page 4

Old World Gown of Satin Worn by Yesterday’s Bride

Pretty Wedding at Devonport

Muskett —Stronach

SHEER ivory satin expressed tlie piquant charm of the Victorian wedding govrn worn by Ruth, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Stronach, of Cheltenham, when she was married yesterday afternoon at the Devonport Holy Trinity Church to Roger, the elder son of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Muskett, of Devonport.

Fashioned with a slimly-fitting corsage, ruffling into soft lines of gauging where it was attached to the skirt, the dainty bridal frock featured the uneven hemline, and added beauty was given it by a graceful overskirt of silken lace. From the bride’s shoulders fell a long train of ivory satin, carried by a smart little train-bearer, Alaster .Jock Thompson. Exquisite old hand-made lace appeared in the bride’s veil, which was caught Avith posies of orange blossom at either side. She completed her toilette with a sheaf of white roses. IN BLUE GOWNS Two maids attended the bride, wearing attractive frocks of powder blue taffeta run through with a silver sheen. They were the Alisses Aladge Stronach and Pauline Aluskett, and their frocks were made alike, with slender bodices, and skirts that drooped artlessly at either side. Silver leaves adorned their effective caps of blue tulle, and they carried prim little posies of Victorian persuasion. The bridegroom was attended by

Mr. Philip Muskett as best man and Mr. William Miller as groomsman. Mr. H. Scott was the usher. The Rev. A. M. Niblock conducted the service, and Mrs. Arthur Macandrew was at the organ. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents in Cheltenham Road, where Mrs. Stronach received her guests in a frock of black georgette relieved with black Chantilly lace. She carried a bouquet of pink carnations. Mrs. C. M. Muskett, the bridegroom’s mother, wore a navy blue and beige frock of georgette and had a blue sheaf of flowers. Among the guests were: Mr. It. S. Thompson and Mrs. Thomason, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Muskett, Mrs. J. Stronach, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Maoandrew, Dr. and Mrs. Me Ara (Gore) Mr and Mrs. Whitley, Dr. and Mrs. Pope,’ the Rev. Mr. Wingfield and Mrs. Wingfield, Dr. and Mrs. Bennett. Mesdames Muller, Scott, King, Gamble, Swann, Pittock. Webster, Rogers. Parsons, GudMcKeii, Dintott, Misses Stronach, Muskett (2). Aline Stronach (Dunedin), Palairet, Gudgeon, Ruhi Williamson, Brockway, Rogers, Ina Wight, Doris Dne, M. Hislop, Molly Neville, lona MUne ndreW * Ballantyne (2), and Sister

CLARK—NICHOLLS

The marriage was celebrated on Tuesday afternoon, in the Otahuhu Methodist Church, of Dulcie, voungest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. w. Nicholls. of “Amesbury,” Mangere Road, Otahuhu, to Harold Cedric second son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Clark of Otahuhu. The Rev. F. Greenwood performed the ceremony. Mr. A. Trenwith played the wedding music. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore a frock of deep cream silk georgette, embroid-

ered in cream silk and silver. A pretty tullle veil was worn, and was held in place with a coronet of orange blossom. She carried a beautiful shower bouquet of cream tonings, with maidenhair fern and asparagus, softened with ribbons and silken tulle. She was attended by Miss Avis Clark and Miss Joy Stacey as bridesmaids, gowned in eau de nil georgette frocks, with rose beige hats trimmed with velvet flowers and streamers. Each carried a shower bouquet of autumn colourings. The bridegroom was attended by his brother. Mr. Norman Clark, as best man, and Mr. Bert Worsley as groomsman. After the ceremony about 100 guests were entertained by the bride’s parents in the Mothodist Memorial Hall. Mrs. Nicholls, mother of the bride, wore a' frock of russet brown crepe de chine, with a black silk coat, and small black hat. Mrs. Clark was wearing a frock of navy maroeain, relieved with grey, and a navy hat to match.

PETTMAN—SINCLAIR

A very pretty wedding was celebrated at the Holy Trinity Church, i Otahuhu, on Tuesday afternoon, when • \ erna, the only daughter of Mr. and i Mrs. D. W. E. Sinclair, of Ring Street, Papcitoetoe, was married to Raymond Sutton, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Pettman, of Southland. Given away by her father, the bride looked charming in a gown of ivory georgette, with drapings of edelweiss lace. From the shoulder fell streamers of satin ribbon, caught at the waist line by tiny circlets of orange blossom. A delicately embroidered veil hung in soft folds from a coronet of orange blossom. Her bouquet was of cactus dahlias and pink shaded asters, mingled with maiden hair fern. Miss Edna Reid was chief maid, and wore powder blue crepe de chine, with tiered skirt and tight-fitting bodice. With this was worn a pretty picture hat of blue and beige. Her bouquet was of shades to tone. Miss O. Lester also attended the bride in a pretty frock of honey beige crepe de chine, with relief of mist blue. A hat of matching shades was worn, and she carried a bouquet to tone. Joan Stubbs, cousin of the bride, acted as flower girl in a picturesque frock of lilac frilled taffeta, with headdress of silver. She carried a basket of tiny flowers. The Rev. C. B. W. Seton conducted the wedding service, and Mr. Morris Pettman acted as best man, and Mr. Squire Sinclair carried out the duties of groomsman. A reception was held at Gardiner’s tea rooms, Otahuhu, the rooms being attractively decorated with tall vases > of rose and white flowers. ! The bride’s mother wore a smart frock of prune shaded radium lace, with hat and bouquet to match. The bride’s travelling frock was of petal dust crepe alonza with small hat to tone. Among the guests present were: —• Mrs. T. Sinclair, wearing a frock of oyster crepe satin, with floral trimmed hat. Mrs. C. Stubbs, ensemble of brown crepe de chine. Mrs. J. Pearce, smart frock of black and white crepe faille, with hat to match. Mrs. A. Reid, frock of black silk marocain, with relief of gold, and hat to match. Mrs. Russell wore a pretty frock of bois de rose crepe faille, and picture hat. Mrs. Gilbert IT. Owen, battleship crepe satin, with close-fitting hat and furs. Mrs. John Pine, smart frock of moth crepe de chine, with trimmings of radium lace. Mrs. Thorne Seccombe, chocolate crepe de chine, with pretty hat to match. Mrs. H. Owen wore reseda green dull satin, with flower trimmed hat. Mrs. H. Tlarper, frock of cinnamon crepe alonza, with oriental trimmings, and hat of matching shades. Mrs. R. Rawson, frock of Sahara bengaline, with small hat of lighter shades, i Mrs. B. Blackman, banana crepe de ! chine, with overdress of lace and georgette, and smalt feather trimmed hat. Mrs. Edgar Pearce, frock of delphinium blue crepe elise. .... Mrs. Rutherford, frock of imperial blue san toy, with small hat to match. Mrs. E. V. Hods, moss rose crepe de chine, with trimmings of georgette. Mrs. J. Campbell, smart frock of black and silver taffeta, with small black hat. Miss Zoe Rawson, mass rose crepefaille, with crinoline hat. Miss D. Rutherford, apricot nmon, with large black picture hat.

DENHAM—STEVENSON

The Presbyterian Church at Orini was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Tuesday, when Nell, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Stevenson, Totara Park, Taupiri, was married to Frank, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Denham, of Orini. The service was conducted by the Rev. IT. Rimmer, Miss M. Anderson playing the music. The church was artistically decorated by friends of the bride, the colour scheme being pink and blue, relieved by trails of green foliage. A wedding bell of white and blue flowers hung over the bride and bridegroom. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore a frock of ivory crepe satin made with knifepleated skirt and pin-tucked bodice. The long sleeves were finished at the wrists with scalloped georgette. The beautiful embroidered veil was held by a coronet of orange blossoms. She carried a sheaf of lilies and maidenhair fern. Miss Agnes Stevenson was bridesmaid in a frilled frock of turquoise georgette over satin with a net cap bordered with silver leaves. Her posy was roses and pink asters. Little Dawn Stevenson, the bride, who was dressed in pink georgette with a net cap to match, bordered with silver leaves, acted as flower girl. She carried a basket of pink roses. Mr. Neil McMillan acted as best man. After the ceremony the guests journeyed to Totara Park, the residence of the bride’s parents, where a reception was held. An awning shaded the long verandah. Mr. Stevenson, with Mrs. Stevenson, who wore henna crepe de chine and hat to match, received the guests. Mrs. Denham, mother of the bridegroom. wore a bois de rose costume with hat to match. In the evening the young people gathered for a dance, the Maori Orchestra providing the music, i The guests were:—The Rev. Rimi mer. Mr. and Mrs. Cattley, Mrs. and ; Misses Gordon. Mr. and Mrs. Rennie. Miss Rennie, Miss M. Anderson, Mrs. Spencer. Mr. and Mrs. Leath, Mr. Neil McMillan. Mrs. P. .T. Mormant, Mr. Charlie Stevenson. Mrs. Cairns. Mr. .and Mrs. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Rentley. Mr. L. S. Denham, Mr. and Mrs. Len Kerr, Miss C. Stevenson, Mrs. and Misses IToughtpn, Mr. Reed, Mrs. Carter.