In 1928 the first entirely automatic photographic developing device was patented. The invention paved the way for modern wedding photography. By the late 19th century, professional photographers entered the business to take formal wedding pictures.
It was after World Wart II however, with the use of better technologies and lighting that photographers were able to photograph entire ceremonies.
Hitched
Alfred Hitchcock was "hitched" by December 1926 to the lovely Alma Reville. Given the fact that the man is considered to be one of the greatest directors in history, his wedding must have been a major production.
In reality, it was a rather simple affair.
The Registry
Here's a department store wedding registry display from 1927. By then, the idea that was invented by Marshall Field's was wildly popular and many stores promoted their deals.
One could already find amazing collections of china, silver, and crystal patterns in an array of places.
The Crash
The more prosperous years came to an abrupt end when in 1929 the stock market crashed. The depression forced many women to wear their grandmothers' dresses.
While the economically tough times encouraged simplicity, these vintage dresses revived another time.
That Cake!
The term royal icing was coined during the Queen Victoria years when she had a lavish wedding cake. Like many things, cakes back then were only for the very wealthy.
By 1930, however, more and more people began buying wedding cakes. Above is a wedding cake on display in a window shop in 1930.