At the Grosvenor House in London, a model presents off an extravagant gown fashioned from 48 yards of satin and 22 yards of tulle.
Brides paid an average of $1,092 (today) for their gowns.
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The famous tennis player Eileen Bennet wed her horse racing hubby Marcys Mash in the year, September 28, 1936.
She switched out her tennis headband for a beautiful headpiece and long veil when she walked down the aisle.
A Major Sacrifice
In 1937 King Edward abdicated the throne to marry Wallis Simpson, an American who had been divorced twice. This decision resulted in the shortest reign in British history.
We sincerely hope that it was the right decision because that's a pretty big sacrifice.
Air Raids and Wedding Bells
It was 1939 and once again with the war in the picture, weddings became a little more modest. Weddings were planned in just a few days to accommodate men before they left for war.
Even though it was a grim time, it was also the year the iconic golfer Henry Cotton married Mrs. M. I. Moss. As you can see a background sign points to an air-raid shelter.
The Man Band
Before 1940, wedding rings for men were not common. In World War II they rose in popularity when soldiers chose to wear them in battle to remind themselves of their wives.
A soldier could look to his wedding band for comfort and support, giving him the incentive to be strong so he could return home to his loving wife.