WEDDING

Wairarapa Times-Age, 2 September 1940, Page 8

WEDDING

CROTON—HESSELL. A CHARMING SETTING. A pretty wedding of widespread interest took place at the Methodist Church, Masterton, on Saturday afternoon when Doris Lilian, second daughter of Mr and Mrs G. L. Hessell. Masterton, was married to Leslie Arthur, third son of Mr and Mrs F. Croton, Belfast, Christchurch. The church was decorated with bowls of spring flowers, and the pews were adorned with white ribbon and blue hyacinths, forming a beautiful setting. The ceremony was performed by the Rev H. S. Kings, and Miss C. Donald presided at the organ. The bride entered the church escorted by her father, and looked charming gowned in a beautiful frock of embossed white satin cut on classical lines with a flowing train. The long sleeves fell to a point over the wrists, and the neckline was cut to form a semi-cowl, while tiny satin covered buttons completed the back. The tulle veil (kindly lent by a friend) was caught up with a coronet of orange blossom. Her bouquet (a gift from a friend) was composed of white hyacinths, orchids, carnations, freesias and fronds of maidenhair fern.

The bride was attended by Misses. Valda Hessell (chief) sister of the bride,, Phyllis Harrington (Welling-

ton), cousin of the bride, and Elaine Fly (flower girl). The bridesmaids wore frocks of sky blue georgette with silver satin stripes, cut with Swiss belts, gored skirts. V-shaped necklines and short puffed sleeves. They wore pretty Juliet caps of silver sequins with frills of blue tulle wreathed with flowers, blue mittens and silver shoes. They carried bouquets of freesias and pink carnations. The flower girl was attired in pale pink with a tulle sash, and carried a posy of blue hyacinths. Mr J. Croton, Christchurch, brother of the bridegroom, carried out the duties of best man and Mr J. Perry (Tinui) was groomsman. Messrs Donald Fly and Jack Hessell were ushers at the church.

The hymns “The Voice That Breathed o’er Eden” and “O Perfect Love” were sung, and during the signing of the register Miss D. O’Donnell gave an excellent rendering of Toscelli's “Serenata.” As the bridal party left the church little Colleen Fleming (Tongariro) presented the bride with a silver horse shoe.

The reception was held at the Masonic Hall where Mrs G. L. Hessell (mother of the bride) and Mrs G. Milne (acting as hostess for the bridegroom) received the many guests from all parts of New Zealand. Mrs Hessell wore a gown of cornflower blue embossed marocain with cyclamen trimmings and hat to match. Her bouquet was of cyclamen and heather. Mrs Milne was attired in a navy ensemble with a shoulder spray of anemones and freesias.

Pride of place on the well-laden tables was taken by a three-tier wedding cake, given by Mrs R. H. Watt (Wanganui) and beautifully decorated by Mrs W. Emmerson. Masterton. The usual toasts were honoured. In proposed the toast of “Absent Friends" the Rev H. S. Kings referred to the absence owing to illness, of the bridegroom's parents. In responding Mr G. Milne read a message from them wishing Mr and Mrs Croton every happiness. Congratulatory telegrams were read from all parts of the Dominion. Mr Peter Mason, of Auckland (cousin of the bride), delighted those present with popular vocal items.

When Mr and Mrs Croton left on their honeymoon amidst showers of confetti, the bride wore a cherry frock with dull Terra Cotta coat and hat to match with toning accessories.

Mr and Mrs L. A. Croton will make their home in Masterton.