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WEDDINGS – DEANE-GABLE

[Welland Tribune 13, 1947]

Rev. S. Horvath officiated at the marriage Saturday, Feb. 8, at 2.00 p.m., in Our Lady of Hungary church of Elvira Irma, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. F. Gable, of Welland to David Brian Deane, son of Mrs. MacPherson of Johanessburg, South Africa, and the late Mr. Deane.

Given in marriage  by her father the bride was charmingly attired in a gown of white slipper satin, fashioned with a sweetheart neckline and long sleeves tapering to a point over the wrist. The over-skirt of the same material was edged with tiny plats extended into a short train. Her circular veil was held by a halo of orange blossoms, and she carried a shower bouquet of calla lilies.

Miss Melania Raklovits of Humberstone was maid of honor, wearing a gown of pale yellow tafetta, with sweetheart neckline and short puff sleeves. She carried a shower bouquet of yellow roses and freezias.

The best man was Jim Bedard. A reception for 40 guests was held at 4.00 p.m. at the Rose Villa Inn, where the bride’s mother received the guests wearing a pearl grey crepe dress with black accessories, and a corsage of red roses. The bride’s table was centred with a three-tier wedding cake and lighted tapers.

Laer Mr and Mrs. Deane left on a wedding trip to Toronto, the bride choosing a checked suit topped with a turquoise coat with black persian lamb trim, black accessories and a corsage of gardenias.

They will temporarily make their home at 65 Albert street, Welland after which they will reside in Johannesburg, South Africe.

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