Showing posts with label bridesmaid. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bridesmaid. Show all posts

May 31, 2016

Related by Marriage: Happy Bridesmaids


Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois, January 11, 1958. Mr. Irene's maternal Aunt Martha and another attendant appear happy to participate in the wedding of Mr. Irene's Parents.

(Stanley is in the doorway. Also, check out the clock behind the bridesmaids.)

March 8, 2016

Bridesmaids


St. George's Parish, Bridgeport, Chicago, Illinois, May 1953. Lithuanians commonly used folkdresses as wedding garb.

Thanks to my friend Nijole for making this photo available to us.

February 23, 2016

Related by Marriage: After the Party


Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois, January 1958. A bridesmaid from the wedding of Mr. Irene's Parents relaxes with a guest and one of the VFW fellows.

(This bridesmaid also was named "Irene." Something about her expression here reminds me of Lady Gaga.)

June 14, 2015

Related by Marriage: Posing


Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois, 1957. The photograph directs the bride and groom. The bride was a friend of Mr. Irene's Mom.

March 12, 2015

March 7, 2015

A Closer Look (Part 23)


St. George's Parish, Bridgeport, Chicago, June 1917. This is Mr. Irene's Great Aunt Petra. Petra was the older sister of Mr. Irene's maternal Grandmother, Anna.

Here's the original post.

January 11, 2015

January 10, 2015

Saturday Ceremony


Toronto, Ontario, Canada, about 1950. The bridal party can relax after the ceremony.

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making this photo available to us.

November 6, 2014

Slicing the Cake


Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois, January 1958. Mr. Irene's Parents cut the wedding cake. The woman on the right is Mr. Irene's maternal Aunt Martha.

October 16, 2014

Related by Marriage: Church Steps


Nativity BVM Church, Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois, about 1957 or 1958. It's nice to see the flower girl dressed as a bridesmaid. I dislike the custom of styling a flower girl as a miniature bride.

September 12, 2014

Refreshing


Toronto, Ontario, Canada, about 1950. Ceremonies can leave one parched.

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making this photo available to us.