Tuesday, 28 October 2008

A family wedding 1917

Taken from the Newton & Earlestown Guardian 2nd March 1917

REEVES-PETERS

An interesting and pretty wedding took place at St John's Church, Earlestown on Monday last, the bridegroom being Sergt. Ernest Reeves, of the Scots Guards (second son of Mr and Mrs. J. Reeves of Newton le Willows) and the bride Miss Mary Peters (daughter of Mr & Mrs Peters, of Earlestown).

The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a navy blue costume and grey hat trimmed with blue and pink roses. The bridesmaids were Miss Jane Green (bride's cousin) who was dressed in navy and white voile, leghorn hat with black velvet and pink roses and Mrs. Lee who wore navy and hat to match. The best man was Mr R. Bradshaw, and the Vicar (Rev. H. Moor) officiated.

Although the wedding was very quiet, the happy couple were the recipients of numerous valuable presents, for they are well-known and have many friends in the district.

They later left for Rugby, en route for London, where they will take up their abode.

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