WEDDINGS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 43, 21 February 1939, Page 2

WEDDINGS

ROWE—ROBERTS. The wedding of Shirley Precey, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Roberts, Patea, to Kenard Charles, only son of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Rowe,

“The Crippetts,”' Wadestown, took place at St. Paul’s Cathedral Church, Mulgrave Street, Wellington, recently. Rev. H. B. Goertz officiated, assisted by Rev. M. Isaacson. Bowls of sweet-scented white and pale pink lilies and hydrangeas were massed at the chancel step, and tall vases similarly arranged on the altar. Mr. R. Page, an old friend of the bride’s family, was the organist and played carols as well as the wedding hymn, "The Voice that Breathed o'er Eden,” and the Wedding March.

Entering the church accompanied by her father, the bride's long ivory gown of heavy satin was cut on classical lines, featuring a graceful long skirt carried up to a high waist. A pearl encrusted panel of embroidery joined the waist-line and the neck, which was finished with a high collar of heavy roll piping. The long sleeves were puffed at the shoulders and pointed over the hands, and a long graceful train completed the frock over which was worn a lovely old lace veil caught to the top of the head by a posy of orange blossom. Her bouquet was of red roses, a unique colour touch in the bridal ensemble. The veil was lent by an old friend, Mrs. C. Honeyfield, Patea. The bride was attended by her sister, Diana, of Palmerston North. Her frock was of ivory sharkskin with bunched floral design in blue and a touch of sweet pea pink, which was repeated in the accessories. The frock was cut on similar lines to that of the bride and was worn with a shortsleeved bolero. H‘.r w>’.e-brimmed leghorn hat dipped attractively and was adorned with flowers and velvet ribbon. A bouquet of deep pink carnations and sweet peas completed the ensemble. Mr. A. H. McClintock was best man.

The reception was held at “Felixstowe,” Wadestown. the future home of the bridal couple.

Mr. and Mrs. Roberts received their guests, Mrs. Roberts wearing a model French silk gown of black with floral design of puce, blue and grey penstemons. A black bangkok hat trimmed with feathers of similar tonings and a long black veil was worn, and her bouquet was of delphiniums, roses and cornflowers. The bridegroom’s mother. Mrs. Rowe, was smartly gowned in an ensemble of new blue with redingote, and fine straw hat adorned with gay little flowers to match. Mrs. Ballard, grandmother of the bride, was also present, and wore an ensemble of fine patterned black and silver satin georgette, with a black hat trimmed with

a coral osprey. Many telegrams and cablegrams were read at the breakfast. The

wedding cake, with its ivory rose icing and decorations of real red roses was a pictures item on the bridal table.

When the bride and bridegroom left by plane for the honeymoon, Mrs. K. R. C. Rowe was wearing a Viennese model ensemble with a striped silk redingote in black and gay colours. and a boater hat with veil. Accessories were to tone.