James Arthur Taplin -
Ethel Louisa Taplin - 1906

No. 210, 4 April 1906, St Alban's Church, Taueru.

GROOM: James Arthur TAPLIN, 26, Farmer, Bachlor, born Taratahi, living Taueru.

FATHER: James Henry TAPLIN, Farmer;

MOTHER: Mary Watson TAPLIN, nee YULE.

BRIDE: Ethel Louisa TAPLIN, 22, Spinster, born Taueru, living Taueru.

FATHER: John Hall TAPLIN, Carrier;

MOTHER: Louisa TAPLIN, nee HOOKER.

Married by Allan M. Johnson.

WITNESSES: Wm. J. TAPLIN, Carterton, Farmer;

Daisy TAPLIN, Taueru.

WEDDING AT TAUERU

The first marriage to be celebrated in St Alban's Church took place on Wednesday afternoon, when Mr A. Taplin, of Taratahi, and Miss Ethel Louise Taplin, eldest daughter of Mrs J. Taplin, of the Taueru, were united. The bride, who was given away by Mr J. Loader, was attended by her two sisters, Misses D. and P. Taplin, and looked exceedingly nice. Mr W. Taplin, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man... On the conclusion of the service the "Wedding March" was played by Mrs Mason, who presided at the organ.

As it was the first marriage in the new church, the bride was presented with a beautifully bound Bible by the officiating minister, the Rev. A.M. Johnson, Vicar of St Matthew's, Masterton. A reception was afterwards held at the residence of the bride's mother...

Wedding at Taueru, Wairarapa Daily Times, 6 April 1906, page 5