Bride Collection (page 4)

The wedding of actor Bill Treacher and actress Katherine Kessey held at St Leonards Church, Streatham. The bride is pictured with her bridesmaid, twin sister Karen. 1st December 1971

The wedding of Tony Blackburn and Tessa Wyatt at Caxton Hall, London. 2nd March 1972

Actress Judi Dench marries actor Michael Williams at St Marys Catholic Church, Holly Place, Hampstead. Judi was Michaels leading lady in " London Assurance" at the Aldwych

Shirley Bassey, 24, marries film director Kenneth Hume, 35, at Paddington Register Office. 8th June 1961

The wedding of nineteen year old Miss Jane Sheffield to Mr Jocelyn Stevens at Holy Trinity, Brompton. 14th June 1956

Bob Grant actor from TV series On The Buses marries Kim Benwell a bunny girl at Caxton Hall. With Bob and his wife on a bus are Reg Varney, Doris Hare, Anna Karen

John Mills with his wife at the wedding of his son Jonathan to Christine Twaites, also with them is actress daughter Hayley Mills October 1971 Y2K

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Advertisement for Bridal Bouquet Lotion which was said to have miraculous powers, 19th century
5308916 Advertisement for Bridal Bouquet Lotion which was said to have miraculous powers, 19th century; (add.info.: Advertisement for Bridal Bouquet Lotion which was said to have miraculous powers)

The finishing touches being put to a bride's dress, 1886 (engraving)
5616333 The finishing touches being put to a bride's dress, 1886 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A bride opening the bridegroom's present on her wedding morning, 1892 (engraving)
5616332 A bride opening the bridegroom's present on her wedding morning, 1892 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cauchoise, woman of Caux in striped dress, 19th century (engraving)
5855668 Cauchoise, woman of Caux in striped dress, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Woman of Caux in striped dress. She has removed the tall bonnet but wears its ties like a beguin)

Bride in Kyrgyzstan, historical illustration, wood engraving, circa 1888
UIG5414354 Bride in Kyrgyzstan, historical illustration, wood engraving, circa 1888; UIG.

Krauchenwies, Germany, where Princess Marie Alexandra Victoria of Edinburgh and King Ferdinand I spent their honeymoon
8631478 Krauchenwies, Germany, where Princess Marie Alexandra Victoria of Edinburgh and King Ferdinand I spent their honeymoon (engraving) by English School

A Jewish wedding (engraving)
8631572 A Jewish wedding (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Jewish wedding. Illustration from Black and White)

Holy Land: "A bride adorned for her husband" (colour litho)
8642394 Holy Land: "A bride adorned for her husband" (colour litho) by Clark, James (1858-1943) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

There was an Old Person of Hyde, who walked by the shore with his Bride (coloured engraving)
8634386 There was an Old Person of Hyde, who walked by the shore with his Bride (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bride flattening her husband's hat (colour litho)
8656268 Bride flattening her husband's hat (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bride flattening her husband's hat)

Employers' Liability Act (colour litho)
8656707 Employers' Liability Act (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Employers' Liability Act. Cause and Effect)

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Scene from Sleeping Beauty (chromolitho)
8677398 Scene from Sleeping Beauty (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Sleeping Beauty)

I'm waiting for a ring (colour litho)
8672535 I'm waiting for a ring (colour litho) by Richardson, Agnes (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: "I'm waiting for a ring." Cute girl. Postcard, early 20th century)

Guests celebrating a marriage in Ancient Greece, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900
3432456 Guests celebrating a marriage in Ancient Greece, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Guests celebrating a marriage in Ancient Greece)

The bride entering the church with her father, 1876 (engraving)
5616330 The bride entering the church with her father, 1876 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The postillion of Longjumeau, 1840 (print)
7293253 The postillion of Longjumeau, 1840 (print); (add.info.: Music. Classical Music. Chapelou leaves his wife on the day of his wedding)

"The Bride hath paced into the hall'
2604862 "The Bride hath paced into the hall'; (add.info.: The Bride hath paced into the hall', llustration by Mary L)

Ceremonial part of a marriage known as Beilagers, 1909 (engraving)
955326 Ceremonial part of a marriage known as Beilagers, 1909 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ceremonial part of a marriage known as Beilagers)

A bride arriving at her wedding in 1859 (engraving)
1000883 A bride arriving at her wedding in 1859 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.).

The White Swans (chromolitho)
8675762 The White Swans (chromolitho) by Havers, Alice (1850-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: The White Swans. Illustration from The White Swans and Other Tales by Hans Andersen)

Good luck (colour litho)
8656418 Good luck (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Good luck. Confetti thrown at a wedding. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Newlyweds (colour litho)
8656192 Newlyweds (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newlyweds. Bride and groom in the bedroom. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Do You Know: Why is rice thrown at weddings? (colour litho)
8668121 Do You Know: Why is rice thrown at weddings? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why is rice thrown at weddings)

Chinese wedding costume in the 19th century., c.1913 (b/w photo)
3033743 Chinese wedding costume in the 19th century., c.1913 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: After a 19th century photograph. From Customs of The World, published c.1913.).

The arrival of the Princess Maria Jose to Rome on the occasion of his marriage with Umberto di Savoia
3568674 The arrival of the Princess Maria Jose to Rome on the occasion of his marriage with Umberto di Savoia; (add.info)

A Jewish wedding
5307596 A Jewish wedding.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Jewish wedding. Common features of a Jewish wedding include a ketubah (marriage contract), a chuppah or huppah (wedding canopy)

Illustration depicting a bride walking with her father into a church, 19th century
5309035 Illustration depicting a bride walking with her father into a church, 19th century; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a bride walking with her father into a church)

Illustration depicting a bride and groom leaving a church, 19th century
5309034 Illustration depicting a bride and groom leaving a church, 19th century; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a bride and groom leaving a church)

Marriage ceremony in Russia with brid and groom in crowns holding torches taking vows before an Orthodox priest
FLO4624840 Marriage ceremony in Russia with brid and groom in crowns holding torches taking vows before an Orthodox priest

The Matrimonial Tattersalls, 1847. Satirical print of a market for brides
FLO4995405 The Matrimonial Tattersalls, 1847. Satirical print of a market for brides and grooms in the style of Tattersalls horse market

French postcard with image of a marriage between fish, 1900 (postcard)
3665525 French postcard with image of a marriage between fish, 1900 (postcard); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The finishing touches being put to a bride's dress, 1886 (engraving)
5616331 The finishing touches being put to a bride's dress, 1886 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A bride and groom leaving the church, 1883 (engraving)
5616326 A bride and groom leaving the church, 1883 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The wedding of Miss Ponsonby and Colonel W E Montgomery, Guards' Chapel (engraving)
8631323 The wedding of Miss Ponsonby and Colonel W E Montgomery, Guards' Chapel (engraving) by Stacey, W.S. (1846-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

A medley in black and white (engraving)
8631192 A medley in black and white (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A medley in black and white. Illustration from Black and White)

A gift of love (chromolitho)
8677523 A gift of love (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A gift of love.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection.

Pictures of Popular People: The Fashionable Bride and Bridegroom (engraving)
8673689 Pictures of Popular People: The Fashionable Bride and Bridegroom (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fashionable Bride and Bridegroom)

Marriage of Victoria, Princess Royal, and Prince Frederick of Prussia, London, 1858 (engraving)
8676273 Marriage of Victoria, Princess Royal, and Prince Frederick of Prussia, London, 1858 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marriage of Victoria)

HRH the Duchess of York on her wedding morn (b/w photo)
8655928 HRH the Duchess of York on her wedding morn (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon on her wedding day to the Duke of York)

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A Celebration of Love: From Louis Wain's 'A Happy Pair' to Gabriel Cornelius Ritter von Max's 'The Lions Bride', art has immortalized the joyous union of two souls. Just like Van Eyck's masterpiece, 'The Arnolfini Portrait', love is captured in every brushstroke, a testament to eternal devotion. Whether it be the regal elegance of 'The Royal Bride' or the enchanting Scottish charm depicted in 'View of Tulloch Castle, Scotland, with pipers', weddings are a tapestry woven with tradition and heritage. Even amidst humble surroundings, such as in 'The Peasants Wedding', love knows no boundaries and brings together hearts from all walks of life. As seen through Louis Wain's whimsical portrayal in 'The Bride and Groom', marriage is a delightful dance between two kindred spirits. From Fergie gracefully curtseying to the Queen during the royal wedding of 1986 to the iconic nuptials of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, these grand affairs remind us that love can captivate nations. Let us also remember Saint Brigid of Ireland, whose spirit embodies purity and devotion within matrimonial bonds. And just like the Veiled Egyptian Woman in Cairo, who conceals her beauty behind delicate fabric, each bride carries an air of mystery on her special day. Finally, let us cherish moments like Greville Worthington and Diana Duncombe exchanging vows because true love knows no bounds - it transcends time itself.