Mexborough & Swinton Times – Friday 05 August 1932

Charming Wath Wedding

A Beautiful Spectacle

Great public interest was aroused in Wath yesterday by the marriage of Miss Nancy Baylis, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Baylis, “Birdhohne,” Wath, and Mr. William Ellis Henwood, eldest son of the Rev. and Mrs. W. Henwood, of Ardsley Vicarage.

The ceremony, which was at the Parish Church, was conducted by the bridegroom’s father, assisted by the Vicar of Wath, the Rev. L. E. Meredith. The hymns, “The King of Love” and “0 Perfect Love” were sung, and suitable music was played by the Organist, Mr. G. M. Coates.

The bride, who was given sway by her father, was charmingly dressed in a dainty gown of blush-pink georgette, the skirt having scalloped panels giving graceful lines, while the ruched bodice had a high corsage, studded at the back with Rhinestones. Her old Brussels lace veil was kindly lent by Mrs. C. Maude (aunt of the bridegroom), and was crowned with orange blossom belonging to the bride’s mother. The bride’s only jewel was a pearl necklet, a gift from her mother. Her bouquet was of pale pink roses and fern.

Two bridesmaids were in attendance, Miss Hazel Pearson, London, and Miss Beryl Pickup, Wombwell, and they wore delphinium blue dresses with fichu bodices and wreaths of rosebuds and forget-me-nots. They also wore long blue gloves and blue shoes to match. Their bouquets were of pink and mauve sweet peas. The duties of page were carried out by Master Michael Thomson (cousin of the bride), whose suit was of cream silk.

The bride’s mother chose a figured ninon dress and coatee in shades of old gold and blue with hat to tone, and carried a bouquet of old gold roses, while the bridegroom’s mother wore a beige lace dress with fur trimmed coatee and hat to match. Her bouquet was of copper-coloured roses. The bride’s grandmother, Mrs. Baylis of Southport, wore wine-coloured marocain, and hat of black straw and lace. The bride’s travelling dress was a smartly tailored gown of beige zoom crepe, trimmed with pin tucks and finished with Petersham ribbon belt in shades of white and beige, and hat to tone. Mr. W. S. Angus was the best man, and the duties of groomsmen were carried out by Mr. G. A. Baylis (brother of the bride), Mr. A. R. Henwood (brother of the bridegroom). Mr. B. S. Baylis, Capt. T. J. L. Thomson, and Mr. T. H. Windle.

A reception was held after the ceremony at the home of the bride’s parents, over 120 guests being entertained. The toast to the “Bride and Bridegroom” was submitted by the Vicar of Wath, the Rey. L. E. Meredith, who expressed the good wishes of all the guests. He also referred to the large number who filled the Parish Church and lined the streets during the ceremony, as a striking mark of respect for the bride’s family, whom they had known for so very many years.

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