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Iconic Vintage Celebrity Weddings Photos That Will Make You Nostalgic

Tony Curtis & Janet Leigh – 1951

During the ’50s, Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh were Hollywood’s power couple. Due to the pressure from the studios that employed them, Curtis and Leigh eloped on June 4, 1951. They married in front of a local judge in Greenwich, Connecticut (which explains the simple attire), with fellow actor Jerry Lewis as a witness.

Although it was Curtis’s first marriage, Leigh had done it twice before. According to Curtis’s 1993 memoir, he loved her dearly, but only received negligence in return, which subsequently ended their 11-year marriage. The couple was the parents of actresses Kelly and Jamie Lee Curtis.

Ingrid Bergman & Petter Lindstrom – 1937

Ingrid Bergman’s first Hollywood movie was Intermezzo: A Love Story, and although her morals in the film led her to call her affair quits, it was not an option in reality. Bergman was married to the Swedish dentist turned neurosurgeon, Petter Lindstrom, when she developed feelings for the director, Roberto Rossellini, during the filming of Stromboli.

Bergman and Rossellini had a child together, which was Lindstrom’s cue for a split. After a 13-year-long marriage, and the birth of a daughter, Lindstrom and Bergman divorced. A few years later, karma caught up to Bergman when Rossellini dumped her for another woman.

Humphrey Bogart & Lauren Bacall – 1945

Actors have hectic lives, and sometimes, the only time they meet other people is on the set. That’s how one of the most famous love stories of the old Hollywood began. Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall met on the locations of the film To Have and Have Not.

Even though Bacall was 25 years his junior, the two had chemistry. During this time, Bogart was married to the actress Mayo Methot, but his love for Bacall made him divorce Methot in the blink of an eye. The Bogart-Bacall couple married at Malabar Farm in Ohio in 1945 and had a prosperous marriage with two children until Bogart’s passing in 1957.

Shirley Temple & John Agar – 1945

Shirley Temple was friends with a girl who later became her sister-in-law. The friend had a brother, John Agar, who went as Temple’s plus-one to a party. The rest was history. Temple was only a teenager when the two fell in love and did not waste any time thinking about marrying.

Both of them were actors, and therefore, their wedding ceremony was going to be a grand one. It took place at the Wilshire Methodist Church in Los Angeles on September 19, 1945, with 500 guests witnessing it. Only five years into their marriage, Agar’s addiction to alcohol and the pair’s otherwise busy lives destroyed their marriage.

Judy Garland & Vincente Minnelli – 1945

Frances Ethel Gumm, better known as Judy Garland, was an award-winning actress and singer back in the day. In addition to her screen talents, Garland was known for her many marriages. Vincente Minnelli, a filmmaker, was the second person to put a ring on Garland’s finger.

The two developed a bond on the set of Meet Me in St. Louis and married in 1945. After having a daughter, Liza Minnelli, the couple divorced in 1951. The reasons could have been Garland’s rumored relationship with Sidney Luft, who conveniently became her next husband, and even Minnelli’s personal orientation. However, a definite cause was Garland’s drug addiction.

Bette Davis & William Grant Sherry – 1945

The name Bette Davis was prevalent during the ’30s and ’40s. She was a gorgeous actress, who was also very famous, and that’s why her encounter with William Grant Sherry took an unexpected turn. He was an artist by profession and had no idea who she was, and for some reason, Davis was intrigued by the fact.

Her interest in Sherry resulted in marriage. Their wedding ceremony took place in California, and as presumed, Davis was beautifully dressed in a tweed suit and a hat (even though it was her third wedding). She had her only biological child through this marriage, which lasted five years.

Prince Aly Khan & Rita Hayworth – 1949

Can you believe that Prince Aly Khan, a descendant of Prophet Muhammed, met his second wife at a nightclub? Well, it’s true. His second wife was the famous American actress, who was also identified using the moniker “The Love Goddess,” Rita Hayworth.

After getting married in 1949 at the l’Horizon in France, Hayworth left her successful career behind to live with Prince Aly in Europe. They added a daughter to their family at the end of the same year. During their marriage, Hayworth found proof that her beloved husband was a playboy, and therefore, divorced him. She lived in the US with their daughter following the separation.

Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz – 1944

Love doesn’t always happen at first sight. For instance, for Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, love occurred during their second encounter in 1940. They connected so much that they eloped the same year. You probably know the two as the lead stars on I Love Lucy, who also happen to be on-screen spouses.

Their marital life was far from the fairytale that the on-screen couple had. Arnaz’s alleged infidelities and alcoholism led Ball to file for divorce in 1944. The power couple somehow reconciled and had an official ceremony at Our Lady of the Valley Church in Canoga Park, California, in 1949. Eleven years and two children later, they divorced.

Conrad Hilton Jr. & Elizabeth Taylor – 1950

It is a common belief that the first time a person does something, it is special. In Elizabeth Taylor’s case, she was married so many times (eight to be precise) that we doubt if she could even remember her first husband’s name. Let us tell you—it was Conrad Hilton Jr.

Taylor was only 18 when she married Conrad, the heir to the Hilton Hotel chain. The two vowed to love each other forever at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Beverly Hills and had a lavish wedding arranged by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1950. Sadly, Taylor only found out about her husband’s abusiveness, alcoholism, and gambling addiction after the marriage and therefore divorced him in 1951.

Tony Curtis & Janet Leigh – 1951

During the ’50s, Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh were Hollywood’s power couple. Due to the pressure from the studios that employed them, Curtis and Leigh eloped on June 4, 1951. They married in front of a local judge in Greenwich, Connecticut (which explains the simple attire), with fellow actor Jerry Lewis as a witness.

Although it was Curtis’s first marriage, Leigh had done it twice before. According to Curtis’s 1993 memoir, he loved her dearly, but only received negligence in return, which subsequently ended their 11-year marriage. The couple was the parents of actresses Kelly and Jamie Lee Curtis.

Frank Sinatra & Ava Gardner – 1951

Frank Sinatra was a hit on gossip magazines and tabloids back in the day. It had to do with his multiple affairs while being an iconic singer. His marriage to Ava Gardner was also an aftermath of an extramarital affair. They said “I do” on November 7, 1951.

Since Gardner, too, was a famous figure in the day, almost every bump and turn in their personal life was publicized. The two abortions that were forced on Gardner by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer possibly fractured their bond because, in 1954, Gardner filed for divorce, which became final in 1957. In her autobiography, she reminisced about Sinatra being the “love of her life.”

Roger Vadim & Brigitte Bardot – 1952

When it came to his wives, Roger Vadim most certainly had a type. Almost all of his wives were famous actresses from various countries. Here, we look at the first out of five, Brigitte Bardot. She is now a retired French actress who is 85 years old.

Bardot had just stepped into adulthood and had just made her film debut when the two married on December 21, 1952. Her family was against their union, which led Bardot to attempt suicide. Somehow, she pulled through and walked down the aisle of the Church of Passy in France. The love that she was ready to die for sadly only lasted five years.

Elizabeth Taylor & Michael Wilding – 1952

Remember the eight marriages of Elizabeth Taylor? Let’s take a look at her second wedding, which was to the English actor Michael Wilding. Taylor was 20 years younger than him, and yet, he did not pass up the chance to wife her.

Held in London, their wedding ceremony was an intimate one. Taylor’s attire was very modest, but the full white collar gave it that touch of glamour. The couple had two sons together but parted ways in 1957. Their divorce may have been a consequence of Wilding summoning exotic dancers to their home while Taylor was away at work.

Princess Elizabeth & Philip Mountbatten – 1947

Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten had their royal wedding in 1947. Today, nearly 73 years later, they are alive and well, and most importantly, still married and even have great-grandchildren. They were second cousins once removed, who fell in love when they were very young.

Princess Elizabeth and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, got married at Westminster Abbey in London on November 20, 1947, with 2,000 guests present. BBC Radio broadcasted the ceremony, and it reportedly reached over 200 million people around the globe. Interestingly, due to the post-war state, Princess Elizabeth’s dress materials were acquired using rationing coupons. She is now the reigning Queen of the United Kingdom.

Audrey Hepburn & Mel Ferrer – 1954

The Breakfast at Tiffany’s star Audrey Hepburn was one of the most beautiful actresses in history. She was every man’s dream girl back then, but only two men were lucky enough to become her husband. The first of the two was fellow actor Mel Ferrer, who she met at a cocktail party.

Eight months after appearing on Ondine, the two secretly tied the knot in Burgenstock, Switzerland. Hepburn flaunted a high-neck gown with a collar, elbow-length gloves, and a flower crown for the ceremony. During their 14-year-long marriage, Hepburn had a few miscarriages, which likely took a toll on their bond. They somehow had a son but divorced in 1968.

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