Photos That Reveal What Weddings Looked Like in the 1960s

Written by Erin Kuschner on
Split image: On the left, a bride in a white gown and veil is helped into a car by a man in a tuxedo. On the right, a smiling bride and groom pose, the bride holding a “do not disturb” sign.

These vintage photos capture what weddings looked like in the 1960s, from puffed sleeves to sparkling tiaras. The decade brought new styles, bold colors, and a wave of creativity that blended tradition with modern flair. From church ceremonies to backyard celebrations, couples found timeless ways to say “I do. This collection offers a charming look back at love, fashion, and joy from one of the 20th century’s most iconic wedding eras.

1. Can We Bring Tiaras Back?

A bride in a wedding dress and veil signs a document at a table, while a groom in a suit leans beside her and another man in academic attire stands nearby, all indoors with a clock and photo on the wall behind them.
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2. ‘Do Not Disturb’ … Noted!

A smiling bride and groom pose on their wedding day. The bride holds a “do not disturb” sign and the groom holds her shoes. Both appear happy and joyful in this black and white photo.
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3. The Style Is Impeccable

A smiling couple poses for a formal photo. The woman wears a white knee-length dress, matching hat, and black shoes; the man wears a dark suit with a boutonnière. They hold hands beside a white column with a vase of pink flowers.
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4. Putting on the Finishing Touches

A bride in a long-sleeved lace wedding gown and veil smiles as she adjusts her earring, looking into a mirror that reflects her joyful expression. The setting appears to be indoors, near floral-patterned curtains.
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5. Gang’s All Here (And by Here, We Mean Whitwick, England)!

A black-and-white photo of a wedding group, with the bride and groom in the center, surrounded by family and friends dressed in formal attire, standing outdoors in front of leafy trees.
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6. Do You Think They Ever Wore Those Bridesmaid Dresses Again?

A bride in a white wedding gown and veil stands smiling, surrounded by six bridesmaids in matching light blue dresses, gloves, and veils, in a warmly lit room with shelves in the background.
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7. Anyone Know Who Won the Fight at This Reception?

A group of people, mostly men in suits, are gathered in a crowded room, appearing to be in a playful scuffle or tussle, while others around them watch and smile. The scene looks lively and informal.
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8. Just Married!

A smiling bride in a white dress and veil sits next to a groom wearing glasses and a suit in the backseat of a car. Both look at the camera, appearing joyful on their wedding day.
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9. Now This Wedding Reception Looks Like a Good Time

A black-and-white photo of a lively group of people dressed formally, seated closely around tables with food, likely at a wedding or celebration. Many are smiling, talking, and one woman in the foreground is laughing.
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10. Lending a Hand

A bride in a wedding dress and veil, holding a bouquet, steps out of a car with an older man in a suit assisting her. The scene is outdoors, in black and white, with trees and cars in the background.
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11. ‘They Were Married for 60 Years’

A black and white photo of a smiling bride and groom wearing glasses. The bride is in a lace wedding dress and veil, and the groom is in a suit with a boutonnière. They stand close together, looking at the camera.
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12. Cutting the Wedding Cake in Hawaii

A black-and-white photo shows a couple in formal attire cutting a tiered cake together at a decorated table in a room with curtains and a chandelier. Both are wearing leis around their necks and smiling.
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13. A 1960s Brooklyn Wedding

A vintage black-and-white photo of a wedding party with six women in dresses and veils holding bouquets, and five men in white tuxedos. A young girl in a white dress stands in front, all posing on staircase steps.
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14. Sweet Ride!

A smiling bride and groom ride in a convertible decorated with flowers. The bride waves joyfully while the groom stands beside her. Palm trees and houses line the street in the background. The photo is in black and white.
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15. I Repeat: Can We Make Tiaras a Thing Again?

A smiling bride in a classic wedding dress, long gloves, and a veil with a jeweled tiara, holding a bouquet of roses. The photo is black and white.
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Erin Kuschner

Erin Kuschner has spent the past decade as a writer and editor for both digital and print publications. Prior to joining Wealth Gang, she was a reporter and editor at Boston.com, Time Out Austin, and Time Out Los Angeles, and has written for the Los Angeles Times, the Boston Globe, Eater, and other publications.