In the 1972 iconic film The Godfather, Don Corleone uttered the line, “You come into my house on the day my daughter is to be married, and you ask me to do murder—for money.” This later went down in history as the most famous wedding scene ever made.
It’s also noted for depicting some of the very popular wedding fashions of the time such as oversized headpieces attached to veils, shoulder pads, and lace (a lot of lace.)
Mixing It Up
By the '70s wedding fashions were beginning to drastically change. Brides even began wearing pantsuits.
Men even began wearing colorful suits and tuxedos and the traditional look was becoming a little outdated.
Rocking It
Rolling Stones frontman and rock "lord" Mick Jagger married Bianca Pérez-Mora Macías in 1971.
The beautiful bride rocked up in a Yves St. Laurent jacket. You couldn't get cooler than that.
The Underdog Royals
While certainly not as media-worthy or influential as Queen Elizabeth's or Princess Diana's big day, the 1973 wedding between Princess Anne and Mark Phillips still drew a fair amount of attention.
Her turtleneck gown and draping sleeves had a distinct '70s look. She definitely looked beautiful!
The Destination Wedding
Weddings broke out of the chapels and churches and ventured into more distant and exotic locations. The destination wedding was a huge hit by the mid-70s and couples were jetting to all kinds of weird and wonderful beaches.
Travel packages became super popular and couples were excited to explore the next frontier.