Marriages and AnniversariesSome of these are online and I have provided a link to the corresponding page. The following abbreviations were used: | |
| MC website - use Find or scroll down | 014110-04 (Ontario Co) Jas Gilbert MERRICK, 26, farmer, Vic Corners, Victoria Corners, s/o James MERRICK & Margaret BROWN, married Mary Ellen SAUNDERS, 30, Vic Corners, Victoria Corners, d/o Joseph SAUNDERS & Bridget GOLDEN, witn: Mrs. W.F. & W.F. MARQUIS, both of Vic Corners, 28 Dec 1904 at Vic Corners |
| Wedding Invitation | Mr. and Mrs. Burnett B. Matthew request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Shirley Marie to Mr. Melvin Howard Glessing on Thursday evening, April eighteenth nineteen hundred and fifty-seven at eight o'clock Kitsilano Lutheran church 12th Avenue and Stephens Street Vancouver, British Columbia - also a Thank You note with a wedding picture |
| Wedding Invitation | Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Foster Sly request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Myrna Lorraine to Mr. Mervyn Walter Hall on Monday evening, the twenty-ninth of October nineteen hundred and fifty-six at seven-thirty o-clock in the West Burnaby United Church Sussex of Kingsway South Burnaby, B.C. |
| Unknown newspaper | Diamond anniversary celebrated at Semans Semans (Special) - Commemorating their diamond wedding anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. W. Fay Willard were honored guests at a party arranged from them at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Hilda Early, at Semans. During the afternoon Mrs. A. Duffield presented the bride of 60 years ago a corsage, while the groom received a boutonniere with the best wishes of the Ladies auxiliary, BESL, who were hostesses for the occasion. Mrs. H. Bickrell presented a wedding cake decorated by rhinestones and inscribed with the honored guests names. J.N. Smith, on behalf of Semans and district, read a congratulatory address which was later given to the couple, commending them for the part they had played in building the community and for the example they had set for the generation of today. GIFT OF MONEY E.C. Hollis, life-long friend of Mr. and Mrs. Willard, presented them a purse, a gift from the community, and read telegrams of congratulations from their daughter, Georgia, who was unable to attend, Premier T.C. Douglas, Russ Brown, MLA, J.G. Diefenbaker, MP, Ross Thatcher, MP, Clarence Mitchell, and Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Simmonds of Lipton, Sask. Mr. and Mrs. Willard were recipients of many cards, gifts and flowers. One bouquet held a special significance, for it was composed of pussywillows from trees planted by Mr. and Mrs. Willard on their old home farm. Mr. and Mrs. Willard were married March 26, 1894 at a home wedding in Artesian, South Dakota, officiated by Rev. G. Brown. There were three children, Mrs. Hilda Early, with whom they make their home in Semans; Claude, deceased in 1912; and Mrs. Orloff Hager, Detroit, Mich. There are two grandchildren and six great grandchildren. It was on March 21, 1913 that the Willards arrived in Semans, with a group of settlers brought in from the USA by the Pearson Land company. During their years in the Wakefield district, he served on the Wakefield school board while his wife was active in church work. Mr. Willard who is 79 and his wife, 78 in May, are both well and active. |
| Unknown newspaper - probably from Nipawin | (wedding picture) Baskets of colorful carnations formed the setting at the altar of the United Church in Carrot River on Saturday, November 10, at 2:30 p.m., when Shirley June, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl McDonald of Carrot River became the bride of Mr. Alan Camille Schuster, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schuster of Medicine Hat, Alta. Rev. D.W. Potter officiated at the double ring ceremony. Given in marriage by her father, the bride entered the church wearing a floor length gown featuring fitted bodice with scalloped neckline in front, curving to a deep V in back, trimmed with iridescent sequins and fastened down the back with tiny buttons. The hooped skirt of embroidered net over satin fell from the scalloped waistline. Her fingertip veil of French Illusion net trimmed with French lace was held in place by a satin cap trimmed with pearls, rhinestones and sequins. She carried a bouquet of red roses and fern tied with satin ribbon. Miss Faye Nicholson was maid of honor and wore a waltz length gown of pink with matching stole, headdress and gloves. She carried a colonial bouquet of yellow carnations. Miss Lynn McCleary of sasktoon was bridesmaid and wore a waltz length gown of pale blue with matching bolero and gloves. She carried colonial bouquet of pink carnations. Mr. Alvin Reid and Peter Marashak supported the groom. Ushers were Dick McDonald and Dale Perkins. Mrs. E.P. Johnson supplied the wedding music. During the signing of the register, Mrs. G. Bigelow sang The Wedding Prayer. For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. McDonald chose a navy crepe dress with white accessories and a corsage of pink carnations. The groom's mother wore a blue-grey afternoon dress with pink accessories and a corsage of pink carnations. The reception was held in the Legion hall with 100 guests in attendance. Miss Frances Waite was in charge of the guest book. The bride's table was draped with a lace cloth and centered by a three tiered wedding cake, topped with a miniature bride and groom and embedded in tulle and lily of the valley. Baskets of carnations and tall white lighted tapers in silver candelabra completed the table appoints. Mr. Peter Marashak proposed the toast to the bride. Telegrams were read from Edmonton, Fort William, Folliet, Ont, Fernie, BC, North Bay and Regina. A wedding dance was held in the town hall later that evening with a large crowd in attendance. For a short honeymoon to points west the bride donned a blue wool flannel dress trimmed with white angora and beige accessories. Her corsage was of red roses. A black mouton top coat completed the ensemble. Upon their return they will reside in Nipawin. |
| Unknown newspaper | Candlelit Ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd A. Forsberg Baskets of peonies banked the altar for the candlelight ceremony uniting in marriage Gaynor Lea, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willard McDonald of Saskatoon and Prince George, B.C. and Lloyd Assen Forsberg, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Forsberg of Dunblane, Sask. The marriage took place at Knox Untied Church, with the Rev. Robert Hall officiating. Mr. Victor Kviesis was the organist. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a strapless gown of white lace and net over satin, featuring a bouffant skirt, and a matching lace jacket with seed pearl trim. Her finger-tip veil of imported illusion misted from a beaded Queen Anne headdress. She carried a cascade bouquet of crimson roses. The pastel shades worn by the four attendants complemented the bridal white. The bride's two sisters were matrons of honor. Mrs. Donna Henderson of Brandon wore lilac net over stain with a matching net stole. Mrs. Ann Botterill of Saskatoon chose apple green taffeta with matching stole. The bridesmaids were the groom's sister, Miss Lavina Forsberg of Saskatoon, in pink sheer nylon marquisette and Miss Nancy Hodges of Macrorie, in a similar gown of blue sheer marquisette. All of the attendants wore flower headdresses and carried colonial bouquet of white Esther Ried daisies and roses. The best men were Messrs. Harley and Donald Forsberg, while the ushers were Messrs. Jarl Forsberg and Arthur Botterill. The reception was held at Lynebrooke Inn. The bride's mother wore a frock of navy taffeta and the mother of the groom chose a two piece navy and white ensemble. The bride's table was centered with a three-tiered weeding cake embedded in tulle and flanked by pink tapers in silver candelabra. Presiding over the coffee cups were the bride's aunt, Mrs. H.L. Stewart of Prince George, B.C. and Mrs. Soren Forsberg of Dunblane. Mrs. Donald Forsberg was in charge of the guest register. For going away, the bride donned a blue grey pic 'n' pic suit with pink and white accessories and a corsage of pink Sweetheart roses. Following a short honeymoon at Waskesiu and points north, Mr. and Mrs. Forsberg will reside on the groom's farm at Dunblane. |