WEDDING BELLS

New Zealand Tablet, Volume LII, Issue 7, 25 February 1925, Page 30

WEDDING BELLS

KELLY— - A pretty wedding, which occasioned considerable local interest, was solemnised by Rev; Father Murphy at St. Mary of the S' Angels’ Church, Boulcott Street, Wellington, on February 4, the contracting parties being,. : William Rouse, second son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Kelly, Vivian Street, and Elis© Fara, only ‘ daughter of the late Mr. and. Mrs. Thomas Hood, Wellington. The bride, who was led to the altar by Mr. Gordon Soper (friend of the bride), looked charming in a dainty frock of cream French georgette, cut on straight lines and artistically trimmed with pearls and osprey. Her pretty embroidered veil was held in place with circlets of small white flowers and orange blossoms, and she carried a beautiful bouquet of pale pink roses and carnations. The bridesmaid was Miss Mollie Kelly (sister of the bridegroom), who was prettily attired in-a dainty frock of eau-de-nil georgette finished- with tin'Frills and small flowers of delicate shades, and a black silk crinoline hat trimmed with flowers to match. She carried a bouquet of mauve and pink flowers. Little Audrey Redding, as flower girl, wore a frock of pale pink satin with an overdress of cream frilled net, with pink tulle hat trimmed with forget-mg-nots, and carried a bouquet of pink and mauve flowers. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr. Patrick Kelly. A reception was afterwards held at the residence of the bridegroom’s parents, “Strabane,” Vivian Street, where a large number of guests were entertained. Later the newly-wedded couple left for the North, the bride travelling in a smart frock of navy blue marocain with hat to match. KERSLAKE—GARRICK. The marriage took place on January 15 at St. Patrick’s Church, Kilbirnie, Wellington, of Margaret, youngest daughter of the late Mr. M. B. Garrick and Mrs. Garrick, Wellington, to John A. E., only son of the late J. J. Kerslake and Mrs. Kerslake, Wellington. The Rev. Father Connolly officiated, and Mrs. Collins was at the organ. The bride, who was led to the altar by Mr. W. D. Cooke, wore a handsome frock of shell pink satin broche in overdress fashion clasped on the left hip with embroideries of diamante, -with on© sided panel train lined with silver lace. The hand-embroidered tulle veil was worn with a coronet of diamante and caught at sides with tiny sprays of orange blossom, ami she carried a shower bouquet of stephanotis, hoy a, and maiden-hair fern. Miss Kathleen Bonifacio attended as bridesmaid, wearing a charming frock of maize spun silk lace finished at side with diamante ornament. Her bouquet was of autumn tinted roses, pansies and maiden-hair fern. Mr. H. H. Bothamley was best man. After the ceremony a reception was r held at the residence of the bride’s mother. - The room was decorated with pink, heliotrope, and cream sweet peas and carnations, while over the bridal table hung a beautiful wedding bell of pink and white pentstemons. Later Mr. - and Mrs. Kerslake left for the south, the bride travelling in a French suit of; cyclamen pink face cloth, with top coat of astral cloth and smart hat with .ostrich feathers to tone.