WEDDINGS

Wairarapa Times-Age, 13 May 1939, Page 10

WEDDINGS

CAREY—MADSEN. Belladonna lilies and chrysanthemums, with stately lilies at the altar, made a lovely setting in St. Peter’s Church, Wellington, recently for the wedding of Pearl, younger daughter of Mr and the late Mrs C. Madsen, Wairarapa, and Edward William, only son of Mrs and the late Mr Wm. Carey, Wellington. The service was conducted by the Rev. T. F. Fagg. The bride, who was escorted by her brother, Mr A. M. Johnson, wore a graceful Victorian gown of white silver tinsel lame. The bodice featured a medici collar and the leg-o’-mutton sleeves were finished with small buttons at the wrist. The tailored simplicity of the gown was completed by the trained skirt, the fullness of which came from diagonal gores. A long tulle veil fell in a fine mist to form a second train, and was held in place by an unusual bow of material finished with a small spray of orange blossom. Pure white lilies, roses and chrysanthemums formed the bridal bouquet.

Her three nieces attended the bride — Miss Mavis Petersen, Hamilton, and Misses Joan Johnson and Ruby Madsen, Wellington. Their gowns of stiffened powder blue, patterned organdi over taffeta, were cut on Victorian lines, with full gathered skirts and tight-fitting bodices. The hearf-shap-ed neckline and short puffed sleeves were trimmed with rows of pale blue lace and dainty ribbon bows. Victorian bonnets of organdi were trimmed with lace to match, and they carried posies of pale, pink carnations and roses. Mr Geoyge Richards, Wellington, was best man, and Mr Victor Jones, Masterton, was usher.

A luncheon reception was held at .the Mayfair Cabaret, where Mrs E. Kearney and Mrs J. Madsen, sisters of the bride, received the guests. Mrs Kearney wore a frock of brown cloque trimmed with gold, a marmot fur coat and velour hat to tone, and Mrs Madsen was wearing dark clover creppn, a brown musquash fur coat, and toque to match. Mrs M. Carey, the bridegroom’s mother, who was present with her daughter, Miss A. Carey, wore a black model frock, a seal fur coat, and matching velour hat. Mrs. Carey wore a marina blue tailored suit, with black hat and accessories for travelling.

Before her wedding Mrs Carey had many gift afternoon and evening parties given in her honour by friends and relations, when she was the recipient of numerous presents.

MOORE—LEITH. A wedding .of wide interest to Southland and Wairarapa friends was solemnised at St Andrew’s Presbyterian church, Ashburton, by the Rev R. S. Watson, M.C., M.A., on Saturday, April 8. when Olive Jessie, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs M. J. Leith, formerly of Masterton, was married to Ernest Edward Thomas, only son of Mr and Mrs A. E. Moore, Chapel street, Masterton. The bride, escorted by her father, looked charming in a frock of heavy parchment lace over satin. The heartshaped neckline was caught with tiny bows matching those finishing the goffered pleating on sleeves and skirt, which formed a long circular train. Her beautifully embroidered tujle veil was held in place with a coronet pf orange blossom and pleated net. She carried a bouquet of cream carnations, freesias, chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern.

Attending her as bridesmaid, Miss Gladys McLean, Invercargill, wore a sheer frock of turquoise with a pleated bodice, puffed sleeves, and fully pieced skirt, finished at the waist with velvet ribbon. Her Juliet cap of forget-me-nots, and bouquet in cyclamen shades of gladioli, dahlia carnations and maidenhair fern completed her ensemble.

Dressed similarly were the flowergirls, Muriel Leith and Ethel Shaw, sister and cousin of the bride. Mr R. Warham, Wellington (and formerly of Masterton) was best man, and Mr G. Leith acted as usher. Subsequently a reception was held the guests being received by Mrs Leith, who wore a navy pin striped costume and navy felt hat with accessories to tone. She was assisted by Mrs Moore, who wore a navy costume, hat and accessories to tone. Their shoulder sprays were gold abutilions. For travelling the bride wore a tan tailored coat over a light gold matalaine frock. Her tan hat, fur stole, and accessories were to tone. Mr and Mrs Moore’s future home will be in Wellington.