WEDDING

Wairarapa Times-Age, 26 April 1938, Page 9

WEDDING

TAYLFORTH-MACKAY. The marriage took place on Saturday evening at Knox Church, of Beryl Graham (Peggy) eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs M. G. Mackay, and Robert Lawrence, only son of Mr and Mrs R. Taylforth, Kaituna, Masterton. The officiating minister was the Rev D. McNeur. Mr C. W. Kerry presided at the organ. The church was artistically decorated by friends of the bride. Wearing a gown of honey tinted satin, the bride was escorted by her father. Her gown was cut on classical lines, featuring a rounded panel, with a bodice draped from shoulder to waist forming a long v-neck which was finished with finely pleated chiffon. The sleeves were fully pleated at the top, and were pointed ovei’ the hand. The back panel of the gored skirt fell into a long round train which was completed with beautiful old Irish lace, which belonged to the bride’s maternal grandmother. Her beautiful veil, appliqued with satin flowers, was worn over the face and fell from a coronet of orange blossom, to form a second train. The veil was kindly lent by a friend. A shower bouquet of cream dahlias and fern completed a charming toilette. Her attendants, the Misses Marjorie (chief), Jean and Ruth Mackay (sisters of the bride and Rene Taylforth (sister of the bridegroom), made a charming picture in their frocks of primrose, lavender, pink and blue (respectively), stiffened silk net with large fischu collars pleated on the edge and finished in the front with a posy of pastel shaded rosebuds. The large puff sleeves were also pleated on the edge, while the very full skirts were completed with long satin sashes, each the toning of its frock. The frocks were worn over satin slips with wide pleated hems. The attendants carried flame tinted flowers, edged with gold leaves and wore halos of violets, heath, and tiny white lilies. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Jack Mackay as best man and Messrs Graeme Ayson, Colin Pringle and Alan Mackay as groomsmen. On leaving the church the bride was presented with a lucky horseshoe by little Allison Hill. During the signing of the register a violin solo was rendered by Mr Graeme Ayson, Wellington. Mr Kerry accompanied on the organ. The reception was held in the Municipal Social Hall, where Mrs Mackay, wearing dark fuschia chiffon velvet with hat and accessories to tone and carrying a posy of wine and gold shaded flowers, received about 150 guests. She was assisted by Mrs Taylforth, who wore navy floral flat crepe, with hat and shoes to tone and carried a posy of pink flowers. After the reception dancing was enjoyed by the younger folk. When the young couple left for a motor tour of the north, the bride was wearing a henna frock and a smart black hat and coat with black accessories. Their future home will be in Masterton.