WEDDINGS

Wairarapa Times-Age, 9 April 1938, Page 4

WEDDINGS

DAVIDSON-FALLOON The marriage was solemnised on Wednesday at “Wangaehu,” the residence of Mr and Mrs J. M. James, of Doris, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Falloon, and Max, younger son of Mr E. Davidson and the late Mrs Davidson, of Whenuakura, Patea. The Rev John Davie officiated. The bride, who was escorted by her father wore a frock of parchment chiffon. She carried a sheaf of autumn tinted roses. She was attended by her sister, Alma, who wore powder blue chiffon, and carried a posy of mixed flowers.

Mr Neil Davidson, Whenuakura, cousin of the bridegroom, was best man. Mr and Mrs James entertained the relatives of the bride and groom at afternoon tea. Later Mr and Mrs Davidson left, by car, for the south. Mrs Davidson travelled in a tailored suit, with accessories to match. Their future home will be at Whenuakura. Patea.

SCOTT-PARKER A wedding of interest to Wairarapa residents took place recently at St Mary’s Church, Nelson. The bride (Miss Parker) was an old pupil of the St Bride’s Convent, Masterton, and the officiating minister was Rev Father J. Cullen. The contracting parties were Eric Andrew, son of Mr and Mrs D. Scott, of Grove Street, Nelson, and Mavis Reida, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs S. Parker, of Haven Road, Nelson. Entering the church on the arm of her father, the bride looked charming in a classical gown of white chantille lace over silver lame. A cowl neck and silver revers back and front adorned the bodice and the skirt opened down the front to reveal the underdress of silver lame, and formed a long train at the back. A silver head dress of Juliet design with halo finished with silver leaves kept in place her long veil, which was finished with a pleated frill all round. The bride carried a beautiful sheaf bouquet. She was attended by her maids, Miss Vera Jones New Plymouth (chief), Miss Zilla Jacobsen, Nelson, Mrs S. Hartnell (matron of honour), New Plymouth, and Miss Nancy Greathead, Eketahuna, Who walked in single file and were attired alike in coronation gold lace frocks over gold satin of a deeper shade, trimmed with dull finish'd brown stitched revers and belt and brown bands on the full skirts and '.ore halos finished with gold leaves. They carried bouquets of gold and autumn tints. Little Mary Day, cousin of the bride was flower girl, and was dressed in a long frock of white silk net trimmed with silver and a silver lame halo similar to the bride’s. Mr. S. Hartnell, New Plymouth attended the bridegroom as best man, and the three groomsmen were Mr E. Reedy, Mr E. Berry and Mr E. Farrant. During the ceremony Miss Beatrice Aydon sang “Ave Maria.” After the ceremony a reception was held in the Mia Mia tea rooms where about 100 guests were received by the bride’s mother, who wore a navy ensemble with hat and shoes to match. The bridegroom’s mother chose a periwinkle blue ensemble. Mr Paddy Day, uncle of the bride, carried out the duties of Master of Ceremonies, and' was assisted by the Rev Father J. Cullen, the usual toasts (including many humorous ones) were duly honoured. The happy couple received, many telegrams, and messages of goodwill. After breakfast the wedding party and guests adjourned to the school of dancing adjoining the reception room where dancing and musical items were continued and a delightful buffet tea and refreshments were served. The bridal couple were the recipients of many beautiful presents including cheques. They later left for a motor tour of the North Island, the bride travelling in a clover model frock with fawn hat and shoes, and a silver musquash coat.

Their future home will be in Nelson.