Matrimony Collection (#8)

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Marriage of H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught at Windsor: State Trumpeters Announcing the Approach of the Bride, 1879

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Marriage of his Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught: Princess Frederick Charles of Prussia, the Mother of the Bride, 1879

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THE DUKE OF CUMBERLAND, The marriage between their Royal Highnesses the Duke of Cumberland, son of the late King of Hanover, and Princess Thyra, daughter of the present King of Denmark

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PRINCESS THYRA OF DENMARK, DUCHESS OF CUMBERLAND, The marriage between their Royal Highnesses the Duke of Cumberland, son of the late King of Hanover, and Princess Thyra

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Russian Marriage Festivities: Procession of Life Boats at St. Petersburg, 1874

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Russia: Sketches in St. Petersburg during the Royal Marriage Festivities: Itinerant Hosier; Nurse and Child; Match Boy; Crowd; Selling Oranges; Thirty Degrees of Frost; Fishmonger; 1874

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The Royal Marriage in Russia: Sketches in St. Isaacs Church, St. Petersburg, 1874

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Royal Marriage Festivities at St. Petersburg: Review before the Emperor, the Prince of Wales, and the Crown Prince of Prussia, 1874

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Grand Skating Fete on the Neva in Honour of the Duke of Edinburghs Marriage, 1874

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Marriage Festivities for the Duke of Edinburgh: the Mayor of Liverpools Treat for the Poor, 1874

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Marriage Festivities for the Duke of Edinburgh: Firing a Salute in the Long Walk, Windsor Park, 1874

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The Marriage of the Duke of Edinburgh: Arrival of the Prince and Princess of Wales at St. Petersburg, 1874

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The British Embassy at St. Petersburg Illuminated for the Duke of Edinburghs Marriage, Russia, 1874

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Marriage Festivities for the Duke of Edinburgh: the Royal Marriage: Distribution of Bride-Cake in Edinburgh, 1874

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The Royal Marriage at Windsor, 1880

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Marriage of Lord Edward Fitzalan Howard and Miss Talbot, the Bridal Cake

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Marriage Procession in Manilla

A Chinese Marriage Procession, 1873

The Chinese Imperial Marriage at Pekin: Horses and Camels Presented to the Emperor. how the Chinese Saw the Bridal Procession. Led Horses in the Bridal Procession. 1873

The Chinese Imperial Marriage: the Imperial Palace, Pekin, China, 1873

Harmony before Matrimony, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, engraver, [London], 1805, a young woman and a fashionably dressed young man singing a duet

Commoration of the marriage of Elizabeth Stuart, the daughter of James I, to the Frederick V
XJF872779 Commoration of the marriage of Elizabeth Stuart, the daughter of James I, to the Frederick V, the King of Bohemia, 1613 (engraving) by English School

Marriage Certificate for Claude Monnard issued at Lyon in 1672 (coloured engraving)
XIR392298 Marriage Certificate for Claude Monnard issued at Lyon in 1672 (coloured engraving) by French School, (17th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Seven Sacraments (colour litho)
XIR216655 The Seven Sacraments (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); 42x32 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Print of a medallion with a depiction of a wedding ceremony in a church, Dirck Strijcker, 1607 - 1677

Trauungsmappe wedding folder, register office

Japanese Wedding Ceremony series - Midwife assist with baby
Japanese Wedding Ceremony series - A Midwife assists with bathing the firstborn baby (first parturition). Date: circa 1910s

Japanese Wedding Ceremony series - Motherhood - the Mother cherishing her Baby. Date: circa 1910s

Japanese Wedding Ceremony series - After the ceremony, the bride heads off to bed with sweet hope ! Date: circa 1910s

Japanese Wedding Ceremony series - Changing wedding dress
Japanese Wedding Ceremony series - The bride changing her wedding dress (Shiromuku) for another ceremonial dress, mostly embroidered silk. Date: circa 1910s

Married for Luxury
A humorous American postcard with the title Married for Luxury, depicting a couple who are anything but, tucking into a very meagre repast, with even the dog bemoaning the bum grub ! Date: circa 1910s

Bridesmaids at Wedding, 1925
Wedding held at Lancing College West Sussex Record Office General Photographic Collection WSRO Ref no: PH 24611/23

Wedding Scene, April 1924
Bride and Groom with guest on Wedding Day West Sussex Record Office General Photographic Collection WSRO Ref no: PH 24611/12

Wedding Couple, 1920s
Bride and Groom on Wedding Day West Sussex Record Office General Photographic Collection WSRO Ref no: PH 24611/56

Bride on Wedding Day, 1920s
West Sussex Record Office General Photographic Collection WSRO Ref no: PH 24611/55

Wedding Group at Chichester Cathedral, 1930
West Sussex Record Office General Photographic Collection WSRO Ref no: PH 24611/51

Wedding Couple at Chichester Cathedral, 1930
Bride and Groom on Wedding Day. Groom in uniform West Sussex Record Office General Photographic Collection WSRO Ref no: PH 24611/50

Wedding Group at Lancing College, 1925
Bride and Groom with Bridesmaids and Wedding Guest West Sussex Record Office General Photographic Collection WSRO Ref no: PH 24611/28

Harmony Before Matrimony, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Engraver, [london], 1805, A Young Woman And A Fashionably Dressed Young Man Singing A Duet

Bride and Groom outstide church in Sussex, June 1941. Groom in army uniform. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N20550

Happy Bride at Ebernoe, Sussex in the 1940s
Happy Bride at Ebernoe, Sussex on 10 May 1947 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N28040

France. Marriage of Napoleon and Marie Louise of Austria, 1810. Engraving. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

Gretna Green Anvil and Richard Rennison
Richard Rennison - the Gretna Green Anvil Priest 1926 - 1940, pictured with books recording over 2000 marriages overseen at the Old Blacksmiths Shop at Gretna in seven years

The Kitchenmaid and the Constable
A humourous photograph of a kitchenmaid, busy doing the washing up, being proposed to by her policeman admirer. The photograph is entitled Cupboard Love

Reconstruction in Matrimony
State encouragement of marriage for returned soldiers. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

Thoughts on Matrimony

Russia / 1921 / Marriage
Even communists need ritual ceremonies ! A pair of Russians are joined in unholy matrimony in a civil marriage by a provincial commissar under a Red Flag

Crinoline Prevents Kiss
Adolphus is foiled in his attempts to obtain a kiss from his beloved. The new fashion is proving a barrier to matrimony and intimacy between the sexes

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"Matrimony: Celebrating Love and Union in Art" The Little White Chapel stands as a symbol of eternal love, where countless couples have embarked on their journey of matrimony. In Louis Wain's painting, "The Bride and Groom, " the artist captures the joyous moment when two souls become one in holy matrimony. Meoto-Iwa, known as the Wedded Rocks, represents the unbreakable bond between husband and wife in Japanese folklore—a testament to the strength of matrimony. Frederic Leighton's masterpiece "Wedded" depicts a couple united in marriage, showcasing the beauty and sanctity found within this sacred union. Even our furry friends understand the significance of matrimony; just like humans, Dogs Get Married too. The Japanese Wedding Ceremony series portrays various customs such as honoring parents-in-law or drinking sake—an intricate tapestry woven into every aspect of matrimonial celebration. Transporting us back to Victorian times, Late Victorian Wedding party paintings reveal elaborate ceremonies that marked an era defined by tradition and grandeur. Traditional Thai marriage customs showcase vibrant colors and joyful festivities—embracing cultural diversity while celebrating unity through matrimony. Leonardo da Vinci's "The Marriage of the Virgin" immortalizes Mary and Joseph's union—a timeless representation of divine blessings upon earthly marriages throughout history. Witnessing royal unions like that between Louis de France (1682-1712) and Marie Adelaide de Savoie reminds us that even amidst power struggles, love finds its way into noble hearts through matrimonial bonds.