Neg. Size: 6 1/2" x 8 1/2"

Neg. Date: 22-10-1926

Sitters:

(The Bridegroom) The Hon. Robert Power Trench, later 4th Baron Ashtown (1897-1966); 2nd son of Frederick Oliver Trench, 3rd Baron Ashtown; s. father 1946.

(The Bride) Hon. Mrs R.P. Trench, later Mrs R. O'Brien nee Geraldine Ida Grey (1898-1940); 4th daughter of Sir Henry Foley Grey, 7th Bt.; m. 1stly (1926) The Hon. Robert Power Trench; div. (1938); m. 2ndly (1938) Edmond Robert Richard O'Brien, R.N.V.R.

(Best man) The Hon. Dudley Oliver Trench, later 5th Baron Ashtown (1901-1979); brother of the bridegroom; s. brother 1966; Lt.-Col. K.R.R.C.; O.B.E. (Civil) 1961.

(Page) Master Patrick Grey ( ), nephew of the bride.

(Child bridesmaids) Miss Eileen Grey ( ), niece of the bride, and Miss Jacqueline Fry.

(Grown-up bridesmaids)

Miss Mary Alice Grey, later Lady Mary O'Brien (1899- ), sister of the bride; m. (1927) Sir David Edmond O'Brien, 6th Bt.

The Hon. Grace Trench (1896- ), sister of the bridegroom; only daughter of 3rd Baron Ashtown; S.R.N., served in World Wars I and II.

Miss Green-Wilkinson ( ), cousin of the bridegroom; daughter of Brigadier-General Lewis Frederick Green-Wilkinson, C.M.G., D.S.O., Legion of Honour.

Miss C. Stewart Brown ( ).

Date: 22 October 1926.

Occasion: The marriage, 20 October 1926, at St. Mary's Parish Church, Enville.

Location: Enville Hall, Stourbridge, Worcestershire.

Descr: FL.

Costume:

(The Bride)"...dress of softly-clinging white velvet was made with long sleeves and draped gracefully to the figure, making a becoming background for her train of antique Brussels lace. A wreath of myrtle leaves and orange buds held her tulle veil. Her bouquet of deep crimson gave a delightful touch of colour to the tout ensemble". (The Morning Post, 21 October 1926, p 9d);

(Page) "He was dressed in dark blue knickers, a cream silk shirt, and a pink tie; (...) gold tie-pin, mounted with a fox's mask in diamonds [given by the bride]". (The Morning Post, 21 October 1926, p 9d;

(Child bridesmaids) "Pink taffeta frocks trimmed with beige lace collars and cuffs; (...) wreaths of pink and gold leaves encircling their hair (...) diamond and platinium initial brooches [given by the bridegroom]". (The Morning Post, 21 October 1926, p 9d);

(Grown-up bridesmaids) "...dresses of beige georgette, trimmed with lace and pink and gold sashes (...), raised head-dresses of gold leaves, and [they] carried bouquets of shaded pink and gold chrysanthemums (...), diamond and platinum initial brooches [given by the bridegroom]". (The Morning Post, 21 October 1926, p 9d).

Costume Designer and Supplier: -

Evidence of photographer at work: -

No of relative negatives: 3.

Copyright: V&A

All images on this site are copyright V&A. For further information on using or requesting copies of any images
please contact the V&A Picture Library: vaimages@vam.ac.uk including the URL of the relevant page

Biog: (The Hon. R.P. Trench) Burke's Peerage; Who's Who; The Times, 10 November 1966, p 12f; (Hon. Mrs R.P. Trench) Burke's Peerage; (The Hon. Dudley Oliver Trench) Burke's Peerage; Who's Who; (Miss Mary Alice Grey) Burke's Peerage; (The Hon. Grace Trench) Burke's Peerage; (Miss Green-Wilkinson) Burke's Peerage;

Occasion: The Times, 21 October 1926, p 17c; The Morning Post, 21 October 1926, p 9d; Eve, 3 November 1926, p 328.

Costume: The Times, 21 October 1926, p 17c; The Morning Post, 21 October 1926, p 9d.

Costume Designer and Supplier: -

Reproduced: Eve, 3 November 1926, p 328.