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We now welcome a trio of bride, bridesmaid and mother of the bride. Gae is wearing Susan Blewitt's gown from 1994 in cream silk.

  • It has long sleeves with covered buttons which are also down the back.
  • The V neckline is beaded.
  • The long train has the initials of the bridal couple embroidered on it.
  • She also wears a heirloom veil that is nearly 100 years old.
  • It was bought when the eldest daughter of a farmer in Otorohunga was getting married.
  • They sold their pig called Rangi to pay for it.

Becs is in the bridesmaid dress which is a New Zealand design by Sharon Pederson in pure silk and carries the little flower girl's dress.

  • The straight skirt has a back split.
  • The jacket has covered buttons 3/4 of the way down the front.
  • The neckline has soft folds and the sleeves are ruched and finished with a bow on the shoulders.
  • The hat is made of matching silk by Amanda Nicolle a well known Wellington milliner.
  • The shoes , made in Upper Hutt are also covered in silk.

Barbara the mother of the bride wears a checked silk suit and hat.

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August 21, 2014

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