1932 - WEDDING BELLS - ROWLANDS — PEARCE - All Saints' Church, Tumut, looked a picture in its adornments of pink hawthorn, red and white roses and lilies on Wednesday afternoon, 26th October, when Louise (1st) Gertrude, eldest daughter ot Mr. S. G. Pearce and the late Mrs. Pearce of 'Risdon,' Bombowlee, was married to Harold Knight, only son of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Rowlands, of Narandera. The Ven. Archdeacon Rawling, of Narandera, a very old friend of the bridegroom, performed the ceremony, assisted by Rev. Rettie, Rector of All Saints' Church, Tumut.
As the guests assembled selections were played on the grand organ by Miss E. R. Bridle, the bridal march from 'Lohengrin' (Wagner) being played as the bridal party arrived. The church was most artistically decorated by girl friends of the bride. The veil worn by the bride is 150 years old. The bride looked beautiful in a gown of ivory satin and a lace veil (an heirloom of the Rowlands family) mounted on tulle, and a coronet of orange blossoms, and entered the church on the arm of her father, and was preceded by the choir singing the hymn 'How Welcome was the Call' (A. & M. 351). Later the Deus Misereatus was chanted and, as the young couple knelt at the alter rails, the hymn 'O Perfect Love1 was sung' — the choir and congregation kneeling.
During the signing of the register Mrs. Potts gave a beautiful rendered of an unpublished wedding song by Mr. Asprey. As the happy couple emerged from the vestry Mendelssohn's Wedding March was played.
Miss Heath Pearce (sister of the bride), wearing a frock of blue organdi, with a cream picture hat, and carrying a bouquet ot pink carnations, was bridesmaid. Mr. Thos. Hutchings, of Narandera, was best man. A reception was held at Dr. Clouston's picturesque residence, from which a fine panoramic view of Tumut may be had, where the guests, including a number from Narandera, were received by Miss May Pearce (wearing a frock of Lido blue crepe dechine and a large picture hat) and her father. The Ven. Archdeacon Rawling occupied the chair, and the usual toasts were honored. A number of congratulatory telegrams were received. When leaving on their honeymoon the bride wore of blue shantung costume, with hat to tone. The happy couple went by car to Gundagai,— 'Express.' - (Ref- Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser (NSW : 1893 - 1953)(about) Previous issue Tuesday 1 November 1932 Page 2).