The solemn nature of the marriage service in a Gisborne church lately was given a lighter touch through no fault of the bride or bridegroom, says the Gisbdrne Times. At the fateful moment, the bridegroom, flushed with'pride, was handed the. little golden band that was to unite the happy pair. The blushing bride held out her finger, but the ring would not go on. The bridegroom pushed and pushed, and each membe? of th 4 wedding party became interested in the proceedings. Both bride and bridegroom were considerably flustered. By this time whole party were embarrassed with the exception of the officiating clergyman, whose smile tended to relieve the anxiety of all. After much struggling and pushing, it was resolved, by mutual consent, to leave the ring on as far as it would go, which wAs just above the first joint of the finger. The ceremony .proceeded with no further aitch,
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Taranaki Daily News, 4 June 1921, Page 10
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