WEDDINGS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18055, 15 January 1927, Page 4

WEDDINGS.

IRWIN—PEPPER. St John's Church, Latimer Square, decorated artistically with pastel shaded flowers was the scene of a wedding on Wednesday, when Doris, Maud, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J. J. Pepper, Woolston, was married to Henry, second son of the late Mr and Mrs Irwin, North of Ireland. The ceremony was performed by the Rev J. F. Coursey, and Mr L. Richards presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of*ivory crepe de chine made on simple straight lines, with loose side panels of lace, ruched on to the low waist line, and an inset panel of lace on the bodice. Iler long train of crepe de chine lined with pink pin-tucked georgette, was finished with shadow lace, and over all hung her handsomely embroidered ovalshaped veil, arranged from a coronet of pearls and orange blossom buds. She carried a shower bouquet of white flowers lightly touched with pink. Two maids were in attendance, Miss Amy Spreadbury, and Miss Maud Pratley, wearing frocks of turquoise blue and begonia pink resjjectively. Both frocks were fashioned alike and cut on simple lines, with handkerchief pair els on the skirt and posies of pastel shaded flowers on one shoulder. Their hats were of crinoline straw to tone with their frocks and they carried bouquets to match. Thelma Voyce and Ruby Pepper, nieces of the bride, were dainty little flower girls, in their smocked dresses of crocus mauve crepe de chine, and bands of silver leaves round their hair. They carried baskets of flowers. The trainbearer was Phyllis Smith, of Timaru. and her frock was of white crepe de chine with godets of lace and finished with pale pink posies. She wore a wreath of pink roses round her hair. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Cruickshank as best man and Mr F. Whisker was groomsman. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at the St Asaph Street hall, which was decorated with pink and mauve flowers and a large silver bell hung over the bridal table. Mrs Pepper, who received the guests, wore a handsome frock of pale beskra crepe de chine, embroidered in Oriental shades, and her hat of the same shade in georgette had a folded brim and a pleating across the crown and a large flower motif at one side. She carried a bouquet of carnations. Mrs E. Pepper and Miss S. Niven, grandmothers of the bride were both present, wearing frocks of black satin, with touches of white, and black hats and they carried posies of deep scarlet carnations. A dance was held in the St Asaph street hall in the evening in honour of the occasion, when Mr and Mrs Pepper entertained over 200 guests and Withers’s Orchestra supplied the music. When the bride left for her wedding tour she wore a bois de rose ensemble suit. The frock of crepe torraine, was embroidered in Oriental shades. Her coat of repp cloth was smartly tailored and she wore a hat of fawn. HARRINGTON—MORRIS. The marriage was solemnised recentlv, at the Roman Catholic Cathedral, by the Rev Father Regan, of Gertrude, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Morris, Christchurch, to Stanley Harrington, third son of Mr and Mrs Harrington, Christchurch. Mr Morris gave away his daughter, who wore a frock of cream embossed georgette, fashioned with straight bodice inlet with bands of silver, the fijll skirt ornamented with rings of silver lace and finished at the waist with a brilliant buckle. Her veil of Milanese tulle, which was beautifully embroidered by the Sisters of Mercy, was worn over the face and held to the head by a coronet of pearls and orange blossom. Silver shoes were worn, and a bouquet, of cream roses and Christmas lilies completed a dainty and effective toilet. She was attended by two maids, Miss Molly Clarke and Miss Eileen Brunt, who were dressed alike in cyclamen and . jade taffetas respectively. The short tight-fitting bodices had puff sleeves, and the ftill bouffant skirts with scalloped hem were finished with motifs of ecru lace. Coronets made of tiny posies and tulle rosettes to tone with the frocks were worn, and each carried a posy of vari coloured flowers. The bridegroom's brother, Mr W. Harrington, was best man, and the groomsman was Mr J. T. Morris, brother of the bride. Later a reception was held at the Winter Garden, where Mrs Morris re eeived her guests wearing an enscmUle suit of navy blue repp trimmed with fuchsia and hat to match. Mrs Harrington. the bridegroom’s mother, chose black French crepe de chine relieved with touches of cream. The bride's travelling frock was of fuchsia crepe de chine, over which she wore a tailored coat to match, and handsome fox stele. Her smart hat was georgette to tone. PEARSON—RYRAX. Much interest was taken in the first evening wedding solemnised at St John’s Anglican Church, Hororata, on Wednesday, when Mollv, daughter of Mrs Ryran. Russell’s Flat, and the late Mr Ryran, was married to Charles Cordy, elder son of Mr and Mrs J. 11. Pearson, Coalgate. Canon W. S. Bean, of St Mary’s, Addington, officiated, and Miss Maffev presided at the organ. 1 The bride, who was given away by Mr J. Cockrane, wore a graceful gown of white satin with an overdress of Spanish lace and georgette, with a beautiful silver tissue bow in front of the gown. Her veil of silk net, beautifully hand-embroidered, was held in place with a silver coronet of silver roses and orange blossom. She carried a sheaf of white lilies. The bride’s sister, Miss E. Rvran, attended her as bridesmaid, wearing a striking frock of rose marie pink georgette trimmed with black Brussels lace. Her hat of black crinoline straw was beautifully trimmed with French flowers, and she wore a tulle scarf to match. She carried a bouquet of sweet peas and roses, and also wore a gold armlet. Mr David Pearson attended his brother as best man. Relatives and intimate friends were later entertained at the Coalgate Ilall. where they were received by Mrs Ryran and Mrs Pearson. The bride's mother wore a handsome gown of black and white georgette and black georgette hat with white osprey. She carried a bouquet of carnations. Mrs Pearson wore a navy blue crepe de chine frock relieved with cream, and a black crinoline straw hat, banded with velvet ribbon and flowers, and she carried a bouquet of shaded mauve and violet flowers. Later in the evening a dance was held in the Coalgate Hall in honour of ! the occasion. Mr Ryran and Mr Blanchard contributed musical items, and Mrs Owen and Miss Nelson supplied the dance music. The bride's travelling frock was of bois de rose repp with which was worn a tailored coat, with hat to tone.