WEDDINGS

Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21209, 4 September 1940, Page 3

WEDDINGS

JACKSON—DIAMOND BRIDE IN MAGNOLIA SATIN A charming wedding was celebrated in St. Cuthbert’s Church, Wellington, recently, when Gretchen Woodrcw, daughter of Mr and Mrs L. A. Diamond, of Wellington, was married to Nelson Ernest, second son of the late Mr and Mrs Albert Jackson, Hamilton. The Rev. Tooley officiated and the organist was Miss N. Bohlson. The bride, who was escorted by magnolia slipper satin, cut on slim-fitting lines. The principal feature of the frock was the back, which was pin-tucked in Vandyke fashion, the long train being attached with a ruched effect, giving the frock an old world appearance. Her beautifully embroidered tulle veil, which was held in place by a top-knot of satin flowers, fell in soft folds to form a second train, and she carried a sheaf of cream winter roses, carnations and freesias. The Attendants The bride was attended by the Misses Valerie Hall, Nola Diamond, sister of the bride, and Joy Weller, who wore delightful frocks of applegreen sprigged organza over taffeta modelled on Victorian lines. They carried posies of cyclamen, sweet peas and maidenhair fern, and cyclamen top-knots were worn on their heads.

Mr Ken Jackson, Mangapehi, brother of the bridegroom, carried out the duties of best man and the groomsmen were Messrs Clyde Jackson. Hamilton, brother of the bridegroom, and Alan Jamieson, Wellington. Mr Jack Weller was usher. During the signing of the register a solo was sunk by Mis Jean Rust. After the ceremony, the reception was held at the Grand Hotel, where Mrs Diamond received her guests. She wore a navy wool crepe dc

chine ensemble and squirrel stole, with a spray of dark red roses. Mrs Eddie Buttimore, of Cambridge, sister of the bridegroom, assisted the bride’s mother. She wore a charming black frock and hat, and a fur cape, her shoulder spray being of daphne and freesias. The reception rooms were decorated with large bowls of Iceland poppies. When Mr and Mrs N. E. Jackson left by car for a short honeymoon, the bride travelled in a navy suit with accessories to match and she carried a prunella coat. Mrs Jackson will make her home with her parents whilst her husband is on r*Hilary service overseas. 1 PRENDERGAST—AVERY j The wedding took place recently at St. Mary of the Angels Church, Wellington, of Betty Irene, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. S. Avery, Hataitai, and John Bernard, eldest son of Mr and Mrs M. Prendergast, of Hamilton. During the Nuptial Mass and the signing of the register, Mrs J. Woodward gave two renderings of “Ave Maria.” The bride, who entered the church with her father, wore a white georgette frock with a tucked train and bodice. Her short tulle veil was worn in three tiers, with a halo of three chrysanthemums, and she carried a bouquet of hyacinths and freesias. The bridesmaids were the bride’s sister, Miss Joyce Avery, and Miss Molly Prendergast (sister of the bridegroom). They were dressed in lilac georgette and wore caps of interlaced violet velvet ribbon with haloes of violets. The bridegroom’s brother, Mr Harold Prendergast, was best man, and Mr Robert Beasley was groomsman. The reception was held at the Mayfair Cabaret, where the guests were received by Mrs A. S. Avery, assisted by Mrs M. Prendergast. Mrs J. B. Prendergast travelled in a frock of petrel blue with a military cape, matching hat, and prunella accessories.