WEDDINGS

Wairarapa Times-Age, 24 April 1940, Page 10

WEDDINGS

HENRY—COLEMAN. BRIDE MAKES CHARMING PICTURE. St. Matthew’s Church. Masterton. was the scene of a very pretty wedding last Saturday afternoon. The bride was Miss Edna Coleman, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Coleman, Worksop Road, and the bridegroom Mr. Roger Hendry, son of Mrs. Henry and the late Mr. J. Henry, of Wellington. The Ven. Archdeacon Rich performed the ceremony and Mr. Millar Hope presided at the organ. The bride., who was escorted by her father, made a charming picture in her slightly trained gown of cream figured satin. Her short circular veil was worn with a cluster of cream gladioli. A sheaf of cream roses, gladioli and begonias completed a delightful ensemble. The bride also wore a knot of orange blossom and carried a lace handkerchief used by her mother at her wedding. Miss Merle Dickson attended the bride, wearing a dainty frock of cream stiffened chiffon patterned in gold, a gold Juliet cap crowned her hair, and she carried a bouquet of golden roses and begonias. A beaten gold armlet, the gift of the bridegroom, was also worn. Mr. Cliff Rodward, of Wellington attended the bridegroom. The guests were later entertained at a buffet afternoon tea in the Parish Hall, being received by Mrs Coleman in a teal blue and black ensemble, and Mrs. Henry frocked in black with a fur cape. For travelling, the bride chose a frock and hat of old rose, with which were worn a navy coat and accessories. GORDON—JANSEN.

? A pretty wedding was solemnised at , the Methodist Church, Masterton, re- - cently, when Phyllis Vera, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs M. C. Jansen, of Victoria Street, Masterton. was married to Oliver Raymond, youngest son i of Mr R. Gordon and the late Mrs Gor- [ don. of Palmerston North. The cerei mony was performed by the Rev F. J. Parker. Mrs Speight, a friend of the bride, played the wedding music. The church was beautifully decorated by friends of the bride with autumn flowers and : green hydrangeas. The bride, who was attended by her father, wore a beautiful long sleeved deep cream embossed satin frock, i The bodice was rucked in front and i the neckline finished with gold fril- ■ ling. Tiny buttons trimmed the back ; from neck to waist, while the skirt - fitting to the hip fell away into full i flares to the ground. The tulle veil which was exquisitely embroidered ■v’.'.h geld silk and finished with true lovers knots in each corner, was held : n place by orange blossom. He: beautiful bouquet was made by Mrs Price, as was also that carried by the and the b"ide’s mother. .. Iwidosmaid, Miss Betty Mana’ll w■ v a pretty frock of green embossed satin cut on similar lines to the dress of the bride. She wore green lace mittens and as a headdress a dainty halo of autumn-tinted flowers. Mr G. Howe, of Palmerston North, arried out the duties of best man. During the signing of the register. Miss Jamieson gave a very much appreciated rendering of “God's Garden.” Members of the Girls’ Life Brigade, of which Miss Jansen had been captain for eight years, formed a guard of honour as she entered and left the church. The wedding reception was held at the Prince of Wales Hotel, Masterton. The toasts included one to “absent friends," coupled with the bride's two absent brothers, the Rev A. R. Jansen, U.S.A., and the Rev E. G. Jansen, Canton. Many telegrams and messages were received, including one from the bride's brother in America. During the afternoon Mrs Speight and Miss Jamieson delighted the guests with a beautiful rendering of the song, “Springtime." The bride travelled in a suit of teal green with grey accessories. The future home of Mr and Mrs Gordon will be at Palmerston North. A week previous; to her wedding the bride was the guest of honour at several gatherings, including one given by the ladies' committee and members of the Girls’ Life Brigade, who presented her with a beautiful afternoon teaset.