Just when I thought there were no more to be shown, I was delighted to come across another wedding party photograph. You must know by now, how this type of photo delights me to no end. Here we have the 1955 wedding of my Aunt Eileen, my mother's oldest sister. The bride was 21 years old, and my mom (right of bride) was 18 at the time. My mother was so proud to be the maid of honor, especially at such a young age.
A few things stand out to me here. Firstly, the enormous height of the groomsman standing far right. I can't fathom his total height! Secondly, although my Aunt's wedding dress is stunning, I can't get past seeing the lower outline, formed by her wired
undergarment. I'm not sure what the solution would have been, but I'm sure my Aunt didn't want that feature to be visible. Nothing that a little "Photoshop" couldn't fix today, I suppose. ;) Back then, I'm guessing no such enhanced feature would have been available. Lastly, is it me, or are you almost waiting for the three bridesmaids on the left to burst into song? My mind imagines them standing before huge microphones, performing as a trio. :) Yes, I'm crazy like that!
Have a swell day!
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You are so good at depicting..small details.. I laughed about the singing trio..and never noticed the cage! I saw you mom..right away..see what you have done? I could spot her anywhere:)
ReplyDeleteCute cute post as always..
Hmm..you know how tall your mom was.. you are the only one of us that can guess the groomsman's height:)
A very glamorous wedding
ReplyDeleteWonderful photo - and the first thing I thought about the bridesmaids was "Are they going to sing at the wedding?" Lovely memories for you!!!
ReplyDeleteHa--yes, I can totally imagine those three bursting into song! And your aunt's teeny-tiny waist? Seriously?!!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo ... I can't get over how tiny her waist is!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture - love it!
ReplyDeleteLiz @ Shortbread & Ginger
Hi Maureen,
ReplyDeleteLove the family wedding photo and yes, you can't help but notice the wired undergarment.
I picked your Mum out in the photo ~ they were all so glamorous and beautiful. I often think how mature and how much older they seemed for their young years.
Have a happy week
Hugs
Carolyn
The man on the far right must be all of 7 ft. tall or close to it!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't see the flaw in the brides gown and from what we can see of the photo, was a beautiful dress. Yep..today it would be so different but back then..we did what we could to look good. Your mother had a lovely smile!
People looked so different in the fifties..me included..and try as I might I can't really figure out what makes such a difference. Hair? Make up..all of it? I know we wore darker lipsticks with emphasis on our mouths and not so much on our eyes.
Pure JOY.xoxo
ReplyDeleteI love this photo. I'm struck by how beautiful and handsome every member of the wedding party is. Do you have any idea what color the bridesmaids' dresses were?
ReplyDeleteHi Maureen! This must have been a White Christmas wedding! The dresses look like the tops are velvet. Oh my gosh just imagine how beautiful! I have a feeling the bride forgot to wear her underskirt and only the hoops. Maybe her dress was too wide for the photograph and she took it off! Such fun just imagining.
ReplyDeleteThe Thanksgiving post was wonderful as well. I can't tell you what a joy your posts are and how they truly do bring back my own childhood memories.
Have a lovely Thanksgiving Day Maureen! Elizabeth
Just beautiful, and they all look so young. Seems like people marry later these days.
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by for a visit Maureen, it is always lovely to see you :)
Oh yes, I had the same thoughts about the wiring. Maybe she´s sitting down or leaning backwards a bit.. I´m thinking she might have been slightly taller than the groom..?
ReplyDeleteIt´s a beautiful photo and they all look stunning.
-Sanna