WEDDING

Wairarapa Times-Age, 7 September 1940, Page 8

WEDDING

CANE—BERRYMAN. A quiet but very pretty wedding was solemnised at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Palmerston North, recently, when Vena Mavis, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs A. J. Berryman. of Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North, was married to James Frederick, older son of Mr and Mrs J. E. ■W. Cane, of Tararua Street, Masterton. The Rev J. Hubbard officiated at the ceremony, and Mrs Emmett played the wedding music. The church had been decorated by friends of Ibe bride with pink and white blossom, with white camellias on the ends of the pews. Entering the church on the arm of her father, the bride was exquisitely gowned in a slim-fitting frock of ivory needle-run lace with heartshaped neckline finished with sprigs of orange blossom, and full top sleeves pointed over the wrists. Satin buttons trimmed the back of the frock, which extended to form a long satin train appliqued with lace flowers. The beautifully embroidered veil, lent by a friend of the bride, was held in place by a halo of orange blossom, and a sheath of St Joseph lilies completed her toilette. The bride was attended by Mrs M. A. Ongley (sister of the bride) as matron of honour, and Miss Vera Royal as bridesmaid. Both were frockcd alike in green silk velvet. The gowns were modelled on princess lines with long sleeves gathered high on the shoulders, and the boat-shaped necklines were edged with ivory frilled lace. Corresponding lace Juliet caps were worn, and both maids carried bouquets of golden daffodils. The bridegroom was’ attended by Flying-Officer R. MacGregor (Wigram) as best man, and Air J. Harris (Masterton) was groomsman. On leaving the church the bride was presented with a horseshoe of Scotch heather.

Following the ceremony a reception was held at which only members of the immediate families were present. The lounge had been artistically decorated with blossom. Air and Mrs Berryman received the guests, the latter wearing a model frock of cyclamen silk velvet and grey fur cape, and carrying a bouquet to tone. Mrs Cane chose a becoming frock of black lace with scarlet shoulder spray and brown fur coat, and a matching bouquet completed the ensemble. The bride appeared for travelling in a frock of pale blue Angora trimmed with velvet. navy hat and accessories, and brown beaver swagger coat. The bride and bridegroom were the recipients of many useful gifts, and telegrams, which testified to their popularity. Prior to the wedding the bride was entertained at several gift -teas, the hostesses being Aliss V. Royal (gift afternoon), Miss P. Manson (Kitchen tea) and Mrs M. A. Ongley (“green” tea).