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McKAY— BIGNELL
On Saturday, 25th May, the Saints' Church, John's River, was beautifully decorated for the marriage of Elma Gwen younger daughter of Mr and Mrs A. J. Bignell, to Mervyn Stanley, son of Mrs. McKay, Moorland, and the late Mr. A. G. McKay, of Central Lansdowne. Elder Mawby officiated. The bride entered the church on the arm of her father, preceeded by her maids, who moved up the aisle to the strains of the "Bridal Chorus." The graceful bride looked very sweet and charming in a lace frock with long rounded train featuring a heart shaped neckline caught either side with a spray of orange blossoms, one of which was caught in place by a broach which was worn by her mother on her wedding day - for "something old." Her lovely lace edged veil was mounted on cut tulle, with coronet of orange blossoms. She carried a bridal bouquet, of beautiful eucharist lilies and mixed white flowers, with streamers of white satin ribbon. Just prior to the service Miss Grace Skinner, the brides cousin, sang very sweetly, "O Perfect love." The congregation. then joined in singing "Blest be the Tie that Binds." The bridesmaids, Miss Valerie McLaughlin, cousin of the bride, and Miss Elaine McKay, sister of the bridegroom, were prettily frocked alike in pink spotted net over taffeta, with full skirt and heart shaped neckline and net mittens. They carried bouquets of blended pink flowers with pink and blue ribbon streamers, and wore matching curvettes of natural pink and blue flowers. The bouquets were greatly admired and were the artistic work of the bride's cousins (Misses Eileen and Rita Gill, of Jones Island). The bridegroom was attended by his brother (Mr. Ray McKay) and his cousin (Mr. Ron Drury, of Central Lansdowne). During the signing of the reg- ister Miss Skinner again Rang "When Song is Sweet. "Mrs. Ron Emerton presided at the organ and played Mendelssohn's Wedding March as the happy couple left the church to be showered with confetti and good wishes. The reception was held at "Mountain Home," in a large marquee especially erected for the occasion. The guests, numbering about 85, were received by Mrs. Bignell and Mrs. McKay, who wore, grey and burgundy respectively, with should- er sprays to tone. Mr. Mawby acted as chairman at the breakfast, when the usual toasts were honoured. The three tiered wedding cake was made by Mrs. M. McLaughlin, and beautifully iced and decorated by Mrs. Hair, sen., of Moorland. The bride's going-away frock was a rich royal blue, with blue and white hat, bag, shoes and gloves to tone. Prior, to the wedding kitchen tea and social was held in John's River Hall, in honour of the bride-to-be when quite a number of useful presents were received from her many friends. The future home of Mr and Mrs McKay will be at Moorland.
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