The Tumut and Adelong Times 17 Apr 1928
WRIGHT— FOORD All Saints Church, Tumut, was exquisitely decorated on Monday morning, 9th April, when Rev. T. A. Gair joined in wedlock Miss Nellie Francis Foord, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs W. H. Foord, of Bombowlee, and Raymond Edward, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Wright, of Cullen Bullen. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked exceedingly chic in a Period frock of white georgette and silver lace, with a posy of orange blossom on left shoulder, wearing an orthodox wreath and veil of Brussels net, and carrying a sheath of white cactus dahlias. She was attended by two bridesmaids — Miss Ivy Foord (sister) and Miss Vera Wright sister of 'groom), attired in salmon georgette and satin, Early Victorian style, wearing crinoline hats with gold trimmings and carrying posies of cactus dahlias and autumn leaves. Mr. A. Brindley, of Wellington, capably filled the role of best man. During the signing of the register Miss Thelma Howard sang sweetly "Because." Miss E. R. Bridle officiated at the organ for the wedding service. Immediately after the ceremony the wedding party repaired to the home of the bride's parents, where a sumptuous repast was laid out under the canopy of a large marquee. The hostess received the guests, numbering about 80, in a gown of black crepe-de-chene, and carrying a posy of mauve dahlias, whilst the mother of the groom was attired in black-beaded georgette, with posy of dark red dahlias. In front of the bride, amidst exquisite table adornments, was a 3-decker wedding-cake made by Mrs. H. Foord, the bride's sister-in-law. Rev. T. A. Gair occupied the position as chairman, and in proposing the toast of the "Bride and Bridegroom," following that of 'The King," exhorted the newly weds to become a real son and daughter to the respective parents of each, and wishing them every success and happiness in their new sphere of life. Mr. Wright responded and proposed "The Bridesmaids," which Mr. Brindley acknowledged. Mr. E. Watson proposed "The Parents," laying special emphasis on the sterling attributes of the Foord family. Mr. W. H. Foord responding. Mr. C. Anderson proposed the toast of "The Ladies," Mrs Percival responding, whilst Mr. C. Howard toasted "The Press" and Mr. J. Clout the Chairman. Many congratulatory telegrams were received by the young couple, and in the drawing-room on a large table were laid out many useful wedding presents. They were also the recipients of a number of cheques. Amidst showers of confetti the happy pair left per motor car for their honeymoon in the Federal Territory, the bride travelling in a mushroom crepe-de-chene, with hat to tone, and wearing a Coney fur coat, the gift of the bridegroom. The bride's gift to the bridegroom was a travelling rug. Their future home will be at Bookham. |