Simplicity and Extravagancy

Extravagance. That is this picture. The 20's gown. The huge bouquet. Those speak loudly to the fact that this woman was one of means,

She's a tall, handsome woman.

Simplicity is this next picture. Just as lovely. Just as beautiful.

I'd say this is the 1910's. The dress is simple. A couple of some means, enough to afford a few luxuries.

Bonnets

Bonnet? Hat? I don't really know, but its just darling.

This is my wedding dress.

Well, not really. But it is similar.

I happen to know the man in the picture. He's a sweetheart.

But, this is my dress! I have a love affair with this style. My dress is from 1949, and they got married in the early 50's, so yeah. My style. Even the veil.

Rockford, IL

Rockford, IL.

And this is another awesome dress for the times.

The waist button detail and the lines on the bodice. I really like how the sleeve flare out from the snugness of the bodice. I'll bet when she stood up the skirt flared fantastically!

And he! Doesn't he look handsome? So proud and sure of himself?

I love this picture. Everything about it.

Swedish Wedding Card.

This was given to me about six years ago. Its written in Swedish, a reminder card.
It says: (And its rather a very simple translation, if anyone out there knows Swedish and would be willing to translate, I'd be forever grateful!!) "Reminder for everyone invited, where the 'banns' and the marriage will take place. Warmest Thanks."

Happy

Sometimes, happiness needs  few words as possible. You let the moment speak for its self.

Alright...

I am going to be honest with you...This picture gives me the creeps. Its the eyes of everyone. Like the pupils of every ones eyes have been colored in. The picture is faded, but the pupils stand out. And it creeps me out.

And now that that is out of the way...

Turn of the Century. Possibly 1900's-1920's.

North Dakota

This is one of my older picture in my collections. As in, pre 1900's.

The eyelet veil is lovely. Looks like the Brides best dress for the wedding and the best suit for the Groom. Which was very common back then. You can tell form the picture what a hardworking, down to earth couple they must have been.

Pride

That's what I see when I look at this picture. Such a proud and happy couple.

I am digging the rutching on her collar and sash. See how they match? Also, the flowers on her shoulders. Looks as if they were drapped there.

And the Groom. I love the proudness of his stance, looking forward with his handsome features.

The Awesomeness that is this Picture

I just want to say that when I renew my wedding vows next year, I want a dress like this.

Look at it! Its just...ohhh. I adore it.

And look at the Groom. So handsome in his greatcoat.

I just can't get over the detail in this picture.

Everything is just awesome from the dress to the suit, even to the wallpaper and the animal skin rug on the floor.

Photography by Max Platz, Chicago

I leave you with this.

I won't be posting tomorrow, so I am going to leave you with one of my recent finds.
I think it is a civil service wedding. Its still as glamorus and any wedding portrait I've seen

They all look so happy.

The Groom looks like he can't believe his good fortune to be married to his lovely Bride

And thier witnesses look very happy for the newly married couple.

Cigars

Look at his hand. Its a stoggie!

Acting like he's Boss.

All those lovely flowers. And the Brides wedding gown is so beautiful.

Scalloped lace hemline and shawl sleeves. So lovely.

And I'm still giggling over that cigar!

Nerves and Roses

The Brides dress is one of the most unique ones I've seen. It has a collar shawl neckline and the loveliest roses on her skirt.

The Groom looks so nervous to start their married life together. I hope they had a long and happy marriage!

This is not a wedding picture

But I find it lovely just the same. It is early 1900's...Victorian era. I adore the dresses with the matching hats. Look at the Man standing. See his watch fob? Detail. This picture captures it.

The stamp at the bottom says "Olivers Versailles, O." So the Photog was named Olivers, but as to the Versailles? Could be street name or city.  I don't know...my searches came up empty :(

Pretty Profile

They know what they are about.

I love the Brides profile. Seeing the train and quarter view of her lovely dress. Look at the detail at her hem. Divine! Her new husband is such a handsome man! Pretty classic profile on him as well. Never can go wrong with a three piece suit. Timeless.

An Officer and a Bride?

Hear that? Its the sound of me whimpering in the corner when I saw the state of this picture.

That aside, I think the man may have been an officer of some sort? The hat makes me wonder...

The Brides head dress is stunning.

Bride or Bridesmaid?

Three posts in one day...I've been very naughty this week. I'm sorry.

This one caused a bit of a debate today with the hubby.

Is it a Bride and Groom? Or a Bridesmaid and Groomsman?

Hubby says Bride because of the flowers.

I say Bridesmaide because of the length of the dress.

So you all decide.

But the detail is beautiful. I'm marking this one in the 20's era...Shoe style and dress.

Another Dunn

I am loving that dress.

And this is another one of my Wisconsin finds several years ago. See the Dunn's Art Gallery stamp? I have several pictures with the same stamp.

Fade to Black

Pretty, isn't it?

The picture fading into black. This is early thirties.

Bridesmaids

Everyone notices the Bride. But the Bridesmaids? Not really. Or they do, but its just a passing word or two. I like pictures of  bridesmaids, seeing their facial expressions, their dresses and how they fit into the overall wedding.