A 1929 Broadway play, "Whoopee!", produced a song written by Walter Donaldson with lyrics by Gus Kahn that has endured throughout the decades. You can listen to Eddie Cantor sing his 1929 rendition of "Another bride, another June…" here. All of which leads into today's presentation of photographs from Martin Schweig's archives showing three brides from that 1920s-era.
I have loved studying these photographs showing shorter wedding dresses, veils with beaded headbands and gathered netting, and bridal bouquets with cascading ribbons that end in bows.
Notice the detail at the bottom of this dress—lace pockets?—and, of course, the great shoes!
Martin identified this beautiful bride as being from the Muckerman family, a well-known name in St. Louis. The photograph was taken in her family's home (which Martin thinks was in the CWE) as was the custom of the time. You can't help but marvel at the gorgeous lace on this wedding dress and veil with its extra-long train.
Perhaps one of you recognizes a great- or a great-great grandmother in one of the other photographs. If so, please let me know so I can share their names.
Thanks again Martin! He and I are going to sift through more photos soon so I can share more of them with you.