Audrey Hepburn married Mel Ferrer in Bürgenstock, Switzerland on September 25, 1954. The ceremony was held at a local 13th century Protestant church, Bürgenstock Chapel, at the base of the mountain. The bride wore a white organdie A-line wedding dress with chiffon sleeves by Pierre Balmain and a crown of white flowers in her hair.Continue reading “22 Wonderful Photos of Audrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer on Their Wedding Day inSwitzerland in 1954”
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68 Vintage Photos of Wartime Goodbyes
31 Colorized Photos of Rudolph Valentino and Natacha Rambova During Their Short Marriage in the 1920s
In 1919, just before the rise of his career, Italian actor Rudolph Valentino impulsively married actress Jean Acker. Acker became involved with Valentino in part to remove herself from the lesbian love triangle, quickly regretted the marriage, and locked Valentino out of their room on their wedding night. The couple separated soon after, and theContinue reading “31 Colorized Photos of Rudolph Valentino and Natacha Rambova During Their Short Marriage in the 1920s”
39 Vintage Photos of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera
Frida Kahlo first met Diego Rivera when she was an art student hoping to get advice on her career from the famous Mexican muralist. Although Rivera was married, a courtship ensued. They wed in 1929 (he was 42, she was 22) much to the disapproval of Frida’s parents, who referred to the couple as “theContinue reading “39 Vintage Photos of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera”
56 Wonderful Photos of Weddings From the 1920s
30 Romantic Photographs of “Hollywood’s Golden Couple” Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward in the 1960s
Even in old, black-and-white or color photographs, Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s love is as visible and vibrant as if they’re standing right in front of you. Considered by many “Hollywood’s golden couple,” the Academy Award-winning actors’ union spanned five decades, until Newman’s death in 2008. Since her husband’s death, Joanne has stayed out ofContinue reading “30 Romantic Photographs of “Hollywood’s Golden Couple” Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward in the 1960s”
44 Vintage Photographs of Artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera from the 1930s to the 1950s
Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón; 6 July 1907 – 13 July 1954) was a Mexican painter known for her many portraits, self-portraits, and works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico. Inspired by the country’s popular culture, she employed a naïve folk art style to explore questions of identity, postcolonialism, gender, class, andContinue reading “44 Vintage Photographs of Artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera from the 1930s to the 1950s”
38 Fantastic Photographs of Hungarian Newlyweds From the 19th Century
What did brides and grooms wear to their weddings in the 19th century? In most cases, not what we would think of as bridal wear, which actually is more like Victorian formal evening clothing. Instead, 19th-century couples wore their best day clothes, the clothing we would wear to church or a special daytime occasion. AContinue reading “38 Fantastic Photographs of Hungarian Newlyweds From the 19th Century”
45 Beautiful Photos of WWII Soldiers With Their Brides
During the Second World War there was a sudden increase in the number of weddings. Unsure of what the future held and anxious to formalise their relationships – and perhaps in need of some hope and joy – men and women overcame the obstacles of bombs and rationing with ingenuity on their way to theContinue reading “45 Beautiful Photos of WWII Soldiers With Their Brides”
44 Amazing Photos of Pennsylvania Weddings From Between the 1920s and 1930s
These glass negatives are wedding photos that were captured in the Lehighton, Packerton and Jim Thorp (Mauch Chunk), Pennsylvania area by photographer Ephraim E. Rinker (1886-1950) from between the 1920s and 1930s.
