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Byron & Inez – 1951

Here is the second post in my Lansing, Michigan sisters series:

The wedding of Byron and Inez from 1951.

The bride, Inez. Notice the striking resemblance between her and her sister! Lansing, MI 1951 {TheySaidIDo.com}

The bride, Inez. Notice the striking resemblance between her and her sister!

The bridesmaids look on as the bride shows off her garter Lansing, MI 1951 {TheySaidIDo.com}

The bridesmaids look on as she shows off her garter. Sister and matron of honor, June, is standing over her right shoulder. Psst…also notice the flower girl digging for gold!

Byron, June and their entire wedding party. Sister June is the matron of honor.  Lansing, MI 1951 {TheySaidIDo.com}

Byron, June and their entire wedding party. Sister June is the matron of honor.

 

The Flower Girl and Ring Bearer Lansing, MI 1951 {TheySaidIDo.com}

The Flower Girl and Ring Bearer

Flower Girl & Ring Bearer - Aren't they adorable?  Lansing, MI 1951 {TheySaidIDo.com}

Aren’t they adorable?

Inez and Byron share a toast.  Lansing, MI 1951 {TheySaidIDo.com}

Inez and Byron share a toast.

See all the photos of sister June’s 1947 wedding here.

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Jack & June – 1947

This is the first in a series of photos from the weddings of two sisters. They look so much alike that first I thought they might be twins, but were actually born a year apart. The younger sister, June, and her husband, Jack, were married in May of 1947 in Lansing, Michigan.  She’s wearing a tailored bridal suit so common to brides of the 1940s. Obviously this was a trend necessitated by the scarcity and expense of material for wedding gowns during (and in this case just post) WWII, but I quite like to see these smart and sophisticated looking brides.

Jack and June cut the cake.  The reverse is imprinted: Linprints - Linn Camera Shop, Lansing May 19, 1947

Jack and June cut the cake.
The reverse is imprinted: Linprints – Linn Camera Shop, Lansing
May 19, 1947

The reverse is imprinted: Linprints - Linn Camera Shop, Lansing May 19, 1947

The reverse is imprinted: Linprints – Linn Camera Shop, Lansing
May 19, 1947

Sister Inez is pictured on the right. Presumably the Maid of Honor. The reverse is imprinted: Linprints - Linn Camera Shop, Lansing May 19, 1947

June’s sister Inez, presumably the maid of honor, is pictured on the right.
The reverse is imprinted: Linprints – Linn Camera Shop, Lansing
May 19, 1947

Jack and June survey wedding presents from their guests. The reverse is imprinted: Linprints - Linn Camera Shop, Lansing May 19, 1947

Jack and June survey wedding presents from their guests.
The reverse is imprinted: Linprints – Linn Camera Shop, Lansing
May 19, 1947

 

Sister Inez’s wedding from the 1950s will be coming soon!

 

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June Bride – 1960

Another bespectacled bride – this time from the 1960s. Are you seeing a theme here?

Stamped: Kodacolor Print Made by Kodak - Jun 1960

Stamped: Kodacolor Print Made by Kodak – Jun 1960

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Wee Kirk o’ the Heather – 1940s

This couple was married at the Wee Kirk o’ the Heather located within Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California. Built in 1929, it is a replica of 14th century church in Glencairn, Scotland. The photographs are undated but appear to be from the late 1940s. All of the captions are taken from notations written on the backs of the photos.

The first step! Our dash from the church - and the photographer just "caught" us. If you look real closely - you can see the candelabra inside at the altar.

The first step! Our dash from the church – and the photographer just “caught” us. If you look real closely – you can see the candelabra inside at the altar.

Wishing Chair

Ronald Reagan and first wife, Jane Wyman were married at the Wee Kirk o’ the Heather in January of 1940 and were also photographed sitting in the Wishing Chair. According to a 1989 article by the L.A. Times, “”In the ’40s, if a couple wasn’t married in the Wee Kirk, they just weren’t married.” This couple apparently did it in style!

Ye Wedding Party again - at home for the reception - all mighty amused at sumpin'!

Ye Wedding Party again – at home for the reception – all mighty amused at sumpin’!

Some of the relatives and guests at the reception. Dr. MacKay - the minister is to my left. Our Swiss friend Freddie is smiling over his shoulder - third from the left is our Indian friend Charlie Roberts. Next to the minister is Lorraine Richards - who is a wonderful friend to me.

Some of the relatives and guests at the reception. Dr. MacKay – the minister is to my left. Our Swiss friend Freddie is smiling over his shoulder – third from the left is our Indian friend Charlie Roberts. Next to the minister is Lorraine Richards – who is a wonderful friend to me.