WEDDINGS – WEAVING-PUSTI
[Welland Tribune March 7, 1947]
Baskets of gladioli and ferns formed a beautiful setting in First Presbyterian church for the wedding on Saturday March 1, when Margaret, daughter of Mr, and Mrs Steve Pusti, of Port Colborne, was united in marriage with Carlton Weaving, son of Mr. Albert Weaving.
Rev. R.T. Rutherdale performed the ceremony. Miss Grace Smith was the organist, and accompanied Mrs. William Niznik, who rendered beautifully. “Because” and “I’ll Walk Beside You.”
Given in marriage by her father, the bride looked lovely in a white brocaded satin gown with a sweetheart neckline, which formed points at the waist. The full skirt was made of net over satin. She wore a long veil which was caught by a sweetheart headdress and carried a bouquet of white carnations with long streamers. She wore a gold cross, the gift of the groom.
The maid of honor, Miss Rosie Pusti, sister of the bride, wore a becoming gown of deep blue satin. She wore a shoulder length pink veil which was studded with artificial orchids and carried a bouquet of spring flowers. She wore a gold bracelet, the gift of the bride.
The bridesmaids Miss Irene Pusti, sister of the bride, wore similar gowns of light blue. They wore caps of flowers as their headdresses. They wore gold bracelets, the gift of the bride.
The best man was Douglas Brown Lochhead and the ushers were Joe Lanneval, Andy Vasko and Bob Cook of Welland.
A reception was held at Michael’s Dine and Dance for 100 guests, A four-piece orchestra provided the music for dancing. The brides mother received the guests wearing a purple flowered dress with a corsage of red roses and brown accessories. The groom’s grandmother assisted, wearing a green wool dress, with black accessories. The bride’s table was beautifully decorated with spring flowers, and centred with a four-tier wedding cake topped with a miniature bride and groom.
For travelling on a motor trip through New York State, the bride donned a blue wool suit., with blue accessories and a corsage of yellow roses.
Upon their return they will reside on Kinnear street, Port Colborne.
Out-of-town guests attended from Buffalo and Niagara Falls, N.Y. Welland and Toronto.
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