WEDDINGS

Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20954, 6 November 1939, Page 3

WEDDINGS

PEARCE—STEPHENSON IVORY SATIN GOWN A charming wedding, of interest to Putaruru residents, was celebrated at St. Peter’s Cathedral, Hamilton, on the afternoon of Saturday, October 14, between Phyllis Irene, only daughter of Mrs Stephenson, Hamilton, and the late Mr E. A. Stephenson, of Putaruru, and Alec Edward, second son of Mrs Pearce and the late Mr G. V. Pearce, Putaruru. The ceremony was performed by the Rev-. P. Cleary, of Putaruru, and Mr S. Jackson presided at the organ. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her brother, Mr G. H. Stephenson, wore a graceful gown of ivory slipper satin, fashioned on classical lines. The sleeves, which were fully puffed, tapered to points over the hands. The bodice featured a heart-shaped neckline finished with lace medallions. The slim-fitting skirt was moulded to the figure and flared into a long circular train, which was scalloped at the hemline. Her beautifully embroidered veil of fine tulle was held in place by a scalloped headdress finished with orange blossom. She carried a shower bouquet of beautiful spring flowers. The Bridesmaids Frocks of apricot and spring green stiffened net over taffeta were worn by the bridesmaids, Miss Beryl Zeinert and Miss Heather Winter. The full circular skirts were trimmed with matching ribbon, the bodices being shirred at intervals and finished with tiny bows. They wore Dutch halos of stiffened net to match their frocks, and carried shower bouquets of toning flowers. Attending the bridegroom as best man and groomsman were Mr Jack Howland and Mr Norman Robertson, both of Putaruru. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the CentreWay Tearooms. The bride’s mother received the guests wearing a smart clover and navy ensemble, a navy straw hat and a shoulder spray of orchids. The mother of the bridegroom wore a grey tailored suit with a navy hat and a shoulder spray of mauve orchids. The grandmother of the bride, Mrs H. E. Henn, wore a black tailored costume, a black felt hat and a fox fur with a white azalea shoulder spray. When Mr and Mrs A. E. Pearce left by car for their honeymoon the bride travelled in a nattier blue suit with a navy and white hat and accessories. They will make their home at Putaruru. COLE—TYLER CLASSICAL WEDDING DRESS A wedding was solemnised in the Matamata Presbyterian Church on Monday, October 23, when Freda Elizabeth, only daughter of Mr and Mrs C. Tyler, of Waharoa Road, Matamata, was married to Leslie C. (Jim), fourth son of Mr W. Cole, Waharoa Road, Matamata. The Rev. J. H. Combes officiated at the ceremony, and Miss Griffiths presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a beautiful gown of white satin and lace, cut on classical lines and featuring a roll collar. The sleeves and train were inset with lace. A bouquet of roses and stock was carried. In attendance as bridesmaids were Miss Phyllis Prince, late of Wanganui, a cousin of the bride, and Miss Maggie Cole, sister of the bridegroom. Frocks of green and cyclamen net over taffeta were worn. The skirts were very full, and the sleeves were made with rows of gathered taffeta They wore dainty picture hats, and their bouquets were of spring blooms to tone with their frocks. Mr Laurie Cole, of Waitara, was the best man, and the duties of groomsman were carried out by Mr Mervyn Tyler, of Matamata. The Reception Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Rialto, where Mrs Tyler, assisted by Mrs Cole, received the guests. Mrs Tyler wore a smart spring suit of green and lemon, with toning accessories, and she carried a bouquet of anemones. Mrs Cole was attired in a becoming gown of nigger brown craquelle, and a brown hat. When Mr and Mrs L. C. Cole left on their wedding trip, the bride travelled in a sea-green frock, a hat to match, London tan accessories and a fur stole. Among those present were:—Mr and Mrs C. Tyler, Mr and Mrs W. Cole, Mr and Mrs O. Haseman (Auckland), Mr and Mrs A. Tyler (£atui mahoe), Mr and Mrs G. Rawlings (Otorohanga), Mr and Mrs W. Ross (Auckland), Mr and Mrs Runciman, Mr and Mrs J. Faulkner (Otorohanga), Mrs G. Stevens (Waitara), Mrs A. Allen (Waitara), Mrs J. Were, Mr J. Cole (Waitara), Mrs B. Schwarz, Mrs E. Lawson, Mrs B. Gavin, Miss M. Were, Miss M. Schwarz, Mr H. Prince, Mr Connell, Mr C. Tyler, Mr G. Shaw, Mr A. Were, Mr M. Were and Mr B. Cole.