Wedding :- JOLL-CRAIG.
Much interest centred round the wedding on Saturday of two popular young people, the bride being Gladys, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Craig, of Herbert, and the bridegroom Gilbert Richardson, only son of Mr. J. F. Joll, of Oamaru. St. John's Church, Herbert, had been tastefully decorated with bowls of Christmas lilies, brides' blossom, and native foliage. The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. E. E. Andrews, and members of the choir, of which Miss Craig has for years been a valued members, were present. Mrs. Couch, the organist, played in her usual pleasing style the customary wedding march and also a solo during the signing of the register. A. large number of friends and relations filled the church. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked a pleasing picture in a model gown of ivory satin, the bodice closely fitting the figure, and the long sleeves ending in a point over the hand. A cowl neck in front and buttons down the back accentuated the simplicity, and the skirt fell into a graceful train. Her veil of hand-embroidered net formed a frill at the back of her head, where it was caught and held in place by a wreath of orange blossom. Her bouquet was a sheaf of pale cream roses and maidenhair fern. She was attended by her sister, Miss Laura Craig, as bridesmaid, wearing a becoming frock of green floral georgette with a picture hat of similar shade and satin shoes to tone, and carrying a posy of pale blush roses and aspidistra. The bridegroom was supported by Mr. Graham Miller, of Oamaru. as best man, and the duties of usher fell to Mr. George Craig and Mr. Jack Gillespie, brother and cousin respectively of the bride. Mrs Craig wore a smart ensemble—the frock, a silk floral marocain in brown and reddish tones, and the coat of brown silk marocain. With this she wore a beige straw hat trimmed with brown spotted ribbon, the whole toilet being completed by the posy of warm-coloured nasturtiums. Mrs. Joll chose navy and white, her costume hat and accessories carrying out this note. After the ceremony the guests adjourned to the residence of Mr and Mrs Craig, who received them on the lawn, where the bride and bridegroom also received the congratulations of their friends, after which all made their way to a large marquee for the wedding breakfast. The two-tiered cake having been cut and handed round, the bride and bridegroom left for a short visit to Mr. F. Joll, who, unfortunately, owing to illness was unable to be present at his son's wedding. On returning, the bride donned her travelling frock, a striking costume of light grey tweed with a detachable cape. Her hat, a scarlet felt, matched the fleck of the tweed, and her gloves, shoes and handbag completed a tasteful ensemble. The young couple left then by motor for a tour in the south, confetti and good wishes followed them. Shortly before her marriage, Miss Craig had been entertained by the residents of Herbert at a kitchen tea, and received a collection of useful articles for the future home. The choir also presented her with a fine crystal vase. Recently, Mr. Joll had been made a presentation from the members of the County Council, the gift taking the form of a handsome armchair. The future home of Mr. and Mrs. Joll will be in Oamau
Otago Daily Times and the Oamaru Mail 31/12/1935