April 28th, 2012 I was married and it’s been 11 wonderful years of wedded bliss. I’m very lucky and I love my husband and our adventures together.

That said, today’s post is in honour of my wedding anniversary and features vintage wedding photos from the 1920s-1950s. See the stunning wedding dresses, the stylish grooms and floral bouquets that are so big someone had to of fallen over. Then stick around till the end to find a link to a blog post I did on my vintage wedding.

Let’s begin!

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Vintage Wedding Photos 1920’s – 1950’s

1920’s wedding’s not only enjoyed a long veil but also a shorter hemline. Our glasses wearing beautiful bride is a prime example of that popular look.

I LOVE a photo of women wearing glasses (as one myself).

1920s vintage wedding photo of a 1920s bride with glasses posing in her 1920s wedding dress with her 1920s groom

Source: Etsy – Kathleenesque

Outstanding portrait of a bride and a groom on their wedding day. Photographed in 1927. What a beautiful couple.

1920s Vintage Wedding Photo: Portrait of a Black bride and a groom on their wedding day. Photographed in 1927. Stunning 1920s Wedding Fashions

Source: Pinterest

Another long veiled 1920s bride and her small wedding party.

1920s Vintage Wedding Photo of a 1920s Bride and her wedding party.

Source: Etsy – JakeRoeBucks

The 1930s continued the 1920s love of the very long veils, as you can see our lovely bride is wearing in the below 1930s wedding party photo. Simple elegant group (bias cut dresses are so stylish).

1930s vintage wedding photo of a 1930s wedding party featuring a 1930s bride and 1930s bridesmaid.

Source: Etsy – VintageCharmHouse

Hold my computer while I try to breathe….THIS DRESS! OMG! What a vintage 1930s wedding photo..so dramatic, so amazing! That veil! I’m speechless.

1930's vintage wedding photo of a bride in a stunning wedding dress with very long train and her groom. — Source: Flickr-PROprofkaren

What I love about vintage wedding’s is the headwear for the bride, bridesmaids and mothers. They are always so fantastic, like our early 1930’s bride. Her crown tiara is stunning and her bridesmaids halo hats are equally fantastic. What a stylish 1930’s wedding party.

1930s vintage wedding photo of a 1930s bride and her 1930s bridesmaids and parents. Stunning 1930s wedding fashions. What a fantastic crown on our bride.

Source: Etsy – Photoanemoia

Late 1930s early 1940s vintage wedding photo of a young bride and groom posing for their photo. The woman has a wonderfully curled hairstyle as well (this is why I shared this photo. I love the curls).

late 1930s early 1940s vintage wedding photo of a young bride and groom posing for their photo. The woman has a beautiful curled hair vintage hairstyle

Source: Etsy – HouseofRube

Well this is cool and at time of posting available to purchase on Etsy… a Vintage Sepia Photograph Album of Bridal Proofs. Featuring a gorgeous late 1930’s / early 1940’s bride in her outstanding gown and veil.

Vintage Wedding Photo: Vintage Sepia Photograph Album of Bridal Proofs. Featuring a gorgeous late 1930's / early 1940's bride in her outstanding gown and veil.

Source: Etsy – BrocadeTelegraph

A 1940s wedding photo of a Japanese-American bride and groom with their wedding party, Los Angeles, CA.

Oh my…so many things to love in this photo! From the perfect 1940s hairstyles and the stunning floral bouquets to the hats on our bridesmaids and our handsome groom in his tux. And that Tiara on our bride! WOW!

Source: https://sakura-do.photoshelter.com/

1940s vintage wedding photo of the bride & groom with their wedding party & parents. THE HAIR FLOWERS! OMG I’m drooling! What a stunning wedding party (let’s take a moment to enjoy the mother of the bride or groom dress).

1940s Vintage Wedding photo of an African American Wedding party in their wedding outfits. The Black bride is stunning in her long veil and wedding gown and her Black groom is in a tuxedo. The Bridesmaids have beautiful hair flowers in their hair and large flower bouquets.

Source: Etsy – JakeRoebucks

A smiling bride and her WW2 soldier groom. -1940s vintage photo.

1940s vintage wedding photo of a young bride with a WW2 soldier in uniform on their wedding day

Source: eBay

Elegant 1940s bride & groom (love her 1940s hairstyle).

1940s vintage wedding photo of a 1940s bride with her groom in a tuxedo. Stunning 1940s wedding dress and 1940s vintage hairstyle

Source: Etsy – chicvintageclassics

1950s image of a young bride getting ready in her bedroom with her bridesmaid. I like that we see the picture of her and her groom on the dressing table.

Further Reading: Vintage Photos of 1950s Brides

1950s Vintage Wedding Photo of a young Black Bride getting ready for her wedding day with her bridesmaid in her bedroom with a picture of her and her groom on the dressing table.

Source: Etsy – LMCVintageGoods

The newlyweds posing together in the stairway of their 1950s wedding reception. I love the starburst’s on the wall.

Further Reading: Fall in Love with Mid-Century, Atomic Age ‘Starbursts’ Design

1950s vintage wedding photo of a bride in her 1950s wedding dress posing with her groom in his 1950s tuxedo with starburst designs on the wall.

Source: LightSilverandPaper

Early 1950s wedding photo of the bride and groom with their parents (the bride looks like her mother). What a glamorous family.

Late 1940s early 1950s Vintage Wedding Photo of a Black Bridge & Groom and their Black parents in their wedding outfits. Stunning!

Source: Etsy – JoeRoebucks

A very happy mother and bride on her wedding day in the 1950s. Interesting choice on a totally white bouquet.

1950s vintage wedding photo of a pretty plus sized 1950s bride in her wedding dress posing with her happy mother

Source: Etsy – Iloveyoumorephotos

Late 1950’s / early 1960’s photo of such a beautiful bride in her teacup wedding dress and the prettiest short nose veil with a bow. I love it!

Vintage Wedding Photo of a beautiful Black Women on her Wedding day in her 1950s early 1960s wedding dress

Source: Etsy – therescuedphoto

Tea length wedding dress & a crew cut groom -1950s wedding photo.

Our lovely brides wedding dress reminds me of mine (not exact but similar in style).

1950s vintage wedding photo of a 1950s bride in a tea length 1950s wedding dress posing with her crew cut groom

Source: eBay

Now for our last photo(s), it’s a fun one. A young woman had photos taken of her “Making my wedding dress” – December 1955.

1950s Vintage Photo of a young woman in a 1950s wedding dress having it made in her bedroom - December 1955.

“Me & Letha” -What a pretty dress.

Source: Etsy – JakeRoeBucks

I hope you enjoyed these vintage wedding photos. Please share in the comments section your favourite or anything you wish to share.

Vintage Wedding Dress Shopping: I have created a collection of Vintage Wedding Dresses on Etsy that is perfect for one’s upcoming wedding (updated monthly).

Further Reading:

Vintage Wedding Blog Posts 1920s-1960s (archived articles)

Thanks for dropping by! See you soon at the Vintage Inn blog.

Liz

Late 1930s / Early 1940s Old Fridge Advertisement / Vintage ad for a refrigerator featuring three stylish women standing around the fridge.

From the 1920s to the 1950s, vintage refrigerator advertisements were vibrant, creative and captivating – with promises of ice-cold beverages, stylish designs and reliable technology. These retro ads show us a different world – one that was full of optimism and faith in the power of technology. Jump in and take a look at this fascinating era of refrigerator advertising to gain insights about the culture and expectations of the time. Enjoy!

Vintage Refrigerator Advertisements

1920’s – 1950’s

“Quicker freezing of Ice and Desserts” “Now possible with the Frigidaire Cold Control – an exclusive General Motors development”. 1920 vintage ad.

1920s Vintage ad: Vintage 1929 Frigidaire Refrigerator Print Ad featuring an illustration of a husband and wife with their daughter standing in front of their fridge.

Source: Etsy –AmericanCenturyShop

“Economical, Quality Refrigeration”. 1933 Frigidaire advertisement.

1930s Vintage advertisement: 1933 Frigidaire Advertisement. Economical, Quality Refrigeration.

Source: Etsy – VintageAdReserve

“4 Refrigerators in 1” – 1933 Kelvinator advertisement.

About: Kelvinator was founded on September 18, 1914, in Detroit, Michigan, United States, by engineer Nathaniel B. Wales who introduced his idea for a practical electric refrigeration unit for the home. In 1925, the Kelvinator Corporation produced the industry’s first self-contained electric home refrigerator (Source).

1930s Vintage Advertisement / Old Refrigerator Ad: 1933 Kelvinator Refrigerator Vintage Ad - See the Automatic Electric Refrigerator at the Spring Showing! 4 Refrigerators in 1

Source: Etsy – PlentifulPages

“Stay Silent – Lasts Longer!” – SERVEL The GAS Refrigerator. 1940s vintage ad.

NOTE: In 1998 the “Consumer Product Safety Commission” in the United States issued a statement saying “Government safety experts continue to warn consumers to stop using Servel gas refrigerators manufactured between 1933 and 1957 due to the risk of carbon monoxide leakage in deadly quantities” (Source).

I guess it’s all that GAS that keeps it silent…oops.

1940s Vintage Advertisement / Old Refrigerator Ad: 1940s Servel Refrigerator featuring an image of a 1940s family and open fridge with all the things the fridge can do for you.

Source: Etsy – AmericanCenturyShop

“International Harvester Presents..The Defender Household Refrigerator for Farm or City Home”. 1946 advertisement.

1940s Vintage Ad / Old Refrigerator Ad: 1946 advertisement for International Harvester Defender refrigerator featuring a woman in 1940's outfit & hair posing with her fridge.

Source: Archive.org

“See all you get in this brand-new Frigidaire Refrigerator” – 1948 Frigidaire ad.

1940s Vintage Advertisement: 1948 Frigidaire Refrigerator featuring an illustration of a mother and daughter in front of the fridge in a late 1940s kitchen.

Source: Etsy – VintageAdReserve

“It’s first in food space – Refrigerated from Top-To-Bottom!”. 1948 Kelvinator vintage ad.

1940s Vintage Advertisement / Old Refrigerator Ad: 1948 Kelvinator Refrigerator Vintage Ad.

Source: Etsy – PlentifulPages

“Out in front with everything- New Hotpoint for ’50. World’s Most Convenient Refrigerator!”.

This ad is from the July, 1950 McCall’s magazine. I love the Blue & Green colours and the typography.

About: Hotpoint was formed in 1911 in California and entered the British market in 1920. It is well known for its refrigerators and washing machines. The company, including sister brands Creda and Indesit, at one time produced the largest amount of kitchen appliances in the United Kingdom. The headquarters was in Woodston, Peterborough with about 1,500 people based there making fridges and freezers. The refrigeration plant closed in 2008 (Source).

1950s Vintage Advertisement / Old Refrigerator Ad - Hotpoint Refrigerators.

Source: Etsy – PlentifulPages

1952 advertisement for Rotafrig – Revolving Shelves in your fridge. “Everything at your fingertips”.

I have to say…this would be helpful. Waste of space but helpful.

Source: Archive.org

“Pick a Color from the Rainbow!” “Door handles Color-Keyed to your Kitchen! Exclusive in International Harvester Refrigerators”. -1950s ad.

HOW FUN! Also it appears that the company is trying to make “Femineered” a catchy phrase (It’s seen on multiple ads).

1950s Vintage Ad / Old Refrigerator Ad: International Harvester Refrigerator ad, 1950s featuring Door Handles that are color-keyed to your kitchen.

Source: Flickr

The cool factor keeps coming from International Harvester..Decorator Refrigerator ad, 1953.

Only takes 7 mins and 1 3/4 of yards of fabric to personalize your fridge.

What one would you pick for the front of your fridge?

1950s Vintage ad / Old Refrigerator Ad: International Harvester..Decorator Refrigerator ad, 1953. Chose a cool designer for the front of your fridge.

Source: Design is Fine

“Put Kelvinator in your plan for happy ever after” – 1952 vintage ad.

1950s vintage advertisement / Old refrigerator ad: 1952 Kelvinator advertisement featuring an illustration of a bride and groom and then after they are married enjoying their new fridge.

Source: Archive.org

“Big, new shelves swing all the way out in today’s new General Electric Refrigerator-Freezers”. 1959 vintage ad.

I love the Pyrex that makes an apperance in the bottom left of the ad.

Further Reading: The Vintage Advertising of a 100 year old Brand-Pyrex

1950s Vintage Advertisement / Old Refrigerator Ad - 1959 GE Refrigerator Vintage Advertisement and Freezer ad. Featuring an image of a woman showing all the ways you can put things in your fridge.

Source: Etsy – RelicEclectic

Vintage Refrigerator Commericals

1956 Frigidaire Refrigerator Cold Pantry Commercial (video link).

Kelvinator Refrigerators 1957 commerical (video link).

I hope you enjoyed my latest vintage advertising post. It’s always a blast to step back into time and see what was popular in home decor & appliances. Please share in the comments section below, what your favourite was.

Further Reading:

Vintage Advertising 1920s-1960s (Archived Blog Posts)
Vintage Home Decor Posts (Archived Blog Posts)

Thanks for dropping by!

Liz

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