Hubert Sladden -
Melita Meredyth Meredith - 1906

SLADDEN--MEREDITH

More than usual interest was evinced in the marriage which was celebrated at St. Matthew's Church, Masterton, to-day, of Miss Melita Meredith, of "Llandaff," and Mr Hubert Sladden, son of Mr Dilnot Sladden, of Petone, Wellington. Guests and interested spectators were present in large numbers, the Church and precincts being crowded. The interior of the church was very prettily decorated for the occasion, by friends of the bride, with white flowers and autumn leaves, and, from an arch was suspended a wedding bell composed entirely of white and cream roses. The Rev. A.M. Johnson, vicar of St Matthew's, was the officiating clergyman.

The bride, who was given away by her father, looked very sweet and graceful, attired in a handsome gown of rich Mousseline satin, with Court train...

The bride was attended by three bridesmaids, her twin sister, Miss Kathleen Meredith, Miss Dollie Sladden, sister of the bridegroom, and a little nice of the bride, Miss Beatrice Mackersey...

The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr Arthur Sladden, as best man, and Mr Laird Meredith as groomsman, also little Master Maurice Smith, nephew of the bride, who was dressed in velveteen suit with large hat and plumes.

Mrs Hunn presiding at the organ, played "The Voice that Breathed O'er Eden," as the bridal party entered the church, and "The Wedding March" as they left.

A reception was afterwards held at "Llandaff," the residence of the parents of the bride, at which a very large gathering of relatives and friends were present.

The Masterton Municipal Band played appropriate selections on the lawn during the afternoon, and photographs were taken of the wedding group...

Wedding bells, Sladden-Meredith, Wairarapa Daily Times, 25 April 1906, page 5