WEDDING

Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21215, 11 September 1940, Page 3

WEDDING

ADAMS—CONNELL MAGNOLIA LACQUERED SATIN All Saints’ Church of England, Matamata, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday, August 31, when Daphne Kathleen, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. E. Connell, of Taihoa, Matamata, was married to James Dickson, eldest son of Mr and Mrs J. Adams, of Hamilton. The Rev. G. F. W. Oulds officiated, and Mr Perry Ingham presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a lovely gown of magnolia lacquered satin, fashioned on slim-fitting lines. The shirred bodice was fastened down the back with tiny self-covered buttons and featured a square neckline finished with a spray of orange blossom. The sleeves which were gathered at the shoulderline tapered to points over the wrists, and her gracefully flared skirt fell in soft folds to form a train. A beautifully embroidered veil of tulle was held in place by a ton-knot of orange blossom, and fell to form a second train. She carried a sheaf of arum lilies. In attendance as bridesmaids were Miss Jean Connell. Miss Jean Adams, and Miss Nancy Connell, who wore frocks of nile green taffeta, cut on lines similar to that of the bride, with short puffed sleeves. Sashes of cyclamen velvet ribbon gave a bustle effect, and short circular veils of tulle were held in place by top-knots of cyclamen hyacinths. They carried bouquets of cyclamen, hyacinths and anemones, with maidenhair fern. The best man was Mr L. Burnett, of Matamata, and Messrs W. Connell (brother of the bride) and M. Madill were the groomsmep. The Reception Following the ceremony a reception was held in Loveridge’s Tea Rooms, where Mrs Connell, assisted | by Mrs Adams, received the guests. The bride’s mother wore a Jirock of black craquelle with matching hat and accessories, and she carried a posy of freesias and ranunculi. Mrs l Adams was wearing a smart ensemble of petrel blue reverre, with toning accessories. Her posy was of claret-shaded primroses. The bride’s grandmother, Mrs Carter, of Wairangi, was wearing a black frock, coat and hat. and carried a posy of deep cream primroses. When Mr and Mrs J. D. Adams left by car for the wedding trip the bride travelled in a navy tailored costume, with a matching hat and accessories and a skunk fur. They will make their home in Hamilton