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Vintage photographs depict intimate wedding ceremonies and gatherings, capturing moments of celebration and formal attire from the mid-20th century.

Denis Compton Weds -- Denis Compton, England ***** Middlesex cricketer, and his bride, Miss Valerie Platt, are toasted by Mr. and Mrs. Dudley ***** their wedding at the Old Fort chapel, ***** Saturday. October 17, 1951.

Denis Compton Weds -- Denis Compton, England ***** Middlesex cricketer, and his bride, Miss Valerie Platt, are toasted by Mr. and Mrs. Dudley ***** their wedding at the Old Fort chapel, ***** Saturday. October 17, 1951.

Playwright Weds Star -- Justice of the Peace John Simon reads the single ring ceremony which today united in marriage Playwright Moss Hart and Singer Kitty Carlisle. Kitty told well wishers she know she got "the best catch on Broadway." The five-minute wedding took place in Simon's home. August 10, 1946. (Photo by AP Wirephoto)

Noel Coward *****. January 23, 1941.

C R Mc Keilan, Margaret Huzle & Brigadier Galleghan. May 1, 1950.

Anefo photo collection. Arrival Minister Luns at Schiphol. Minister Luns. August 18, 1967. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

President Syngman Rhee and Mrs. Rhee -- A new photograph of the President of the Republic of South Korea and his Austrian-born wife. August 18, 1954. (Photo by Camera Press).

Anefo photo collection. Royal visit to Amsterdam, proposals of actors and management. September 7, 1959. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Assignment Telegraaf. Minister of Cultural Affairs Furzewa of Russia. July 1, 1963

Q.E.A. Departures; Mascot: Mr. G. A. Lloyd and Mrs. Lloyd is the general manager for the Nuffield group in Australia and is travilling to England on business. May 27, 1951. (Photo by Peter Leyden).

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana is present in Utrecht at an execution of the Dutch Student Orchestra. January 20, 1956. Utrecht (province), Utrecht (city)

Anefo photo collection. Marlène Dietrich in the Netherlands for performing in Grand Gala du Disque. Marlène Dietrich and Willem O. Duys. October 11, 1963

CLARK GABLE; KATHARINE HEPBURN.

Anefo photo collection. Press conference from Nina and Frederik from the Apollopark. September 3, 1959

Capt & Mrs. P.G. Taylor "Smithy" Premiere. July 04, 1946.

Ingrid bergman and roberto rossellini, 1950

Anefo photo collection. Arrival Maurice Chevalier in The Hague. July 31, 1952. The Hague

Mrs. Clark Becomes U.S. Treasurer -- Mrs. Georgia Neese Clark (left) of Richland, Kans., takes oath of office as new treasurer of the United States, given by treasury personnel Director John H. Hard (right) as secretary of treasury John W. Snyder looks on at center in ceremony at treasury today. June 21, 1949. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Anefo photo collection. Arrival Minister Luns at Schiphol. Luns and Beernink. August 18, 1967. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

CHARLTON HESTON, ALFRED HITCHCOCK and DORIS DAY in THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH (1956), directed by ALFRED HITCHCOCK.

Alexander Kerensky. December 10, 1945. (Photo by Saturday Magazine).

Ingrid bergman, roberto rossellini

Hugh Grant, Betty Thomas, Miss Pat Hely & Mrs. Antonov.Boilermakers secretary Hugh Grant - "wrestled at the party". June 01, 1955.

Anefo photo collection. Queen Beatrix has awarded subsidies to 6 young award-winning artists in the palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam. October 12, 1984. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Arrival of the Royal Companion in the Stadsschouwburg, presenting players in the break to royal guests. Actor Johan Schmitz. July 9, 1959

Cortachy Castle Staff Entertainment - The Earl of Airlie and the Hon Mrs. Bruce Ogelvy and her niece, Lady Margaret Ogelvy. The Earl and Countess of Airlie last night gave a supper and dance to their tenantry in the "ballroom at Cortachy Castle, Kirriemuir, Forfarshire. April 07, 1934. (Photo by Topical Press).;Cortachy Castle Staff Entertainment - The Earl of Airlie and the Hon Mrs. Bruce Ogelvy and her niece, Lady Margaret Ogelvy. The Earl and Countess of Airlie last night gave a supper and da

Anefo photo collection. Wim is possible on New Year's Eve for Radio, Wim Kan and Corry Vonk. December 30, 1963

Poll photo collection. Family photos of the Danish royal family. The Danish royal couple in their home in Palace Brockdorff in Lock Amalienborg. March 1954. Denmark, Copenhagen

Lady Pertita Blackwood, 19 (above), whose coming-out ball Princess Margaret at-tended, has taken a job as waitress in a Park Lane cafe. Member of the Guinness family, millionaire brewers, Lady Pertita is daughter of the Marchioness of Dufferinn and Ava and grand-daughter of the late Arthur Guinness. Asked how she liked the job, Lady Pertita said, "It's fascinating. I can't possibly tell you how rude people are. "What does my mother (now holidaying in Nas-sau) think about it "She thinks I won't stick it." April 13, 1953.

Beauty Queen at the Junior Chamber of Commerce Dacne during the San Angelo Fat Stock Show, San Angelo, Texas 1940. still image. Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Texas , San Angelo, Texas , Tom Green County

Two Premiers Meet The Old Lady From New Zealand -- Mr. John Diefenbaker (left), the Canadian Prime Minister, who is at present on a tour of the Commonwealth, and Mr. Harold Macmillan, Britain's Prime Minister, enjoy a joke with 80-years-old Mrs. Elizabeth Hotchkin-Shaw at the rally of the Commonwealth and Empire Industries Association at the Royal Albert Hal here this evening. Mrs. Hotohkin-Shaw, who comes from Christchurch, New Zealand, flew over to London just to attend the rally at which the two Premiers were the principal speakers. November 04, 1948. (Photo by United Press International Photo)

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix lives in a show in small comedy. VNR. Princess Beatrix, director Karl Guttman, actress Magda Janssens. November 6, 1961. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Mel Ferrer, Audrey Hepburn and Dino De Laurentiis, Teatro Dell'Opera, Rome 1961.

Anefo photo collection. Arrival Judy Garland at Schiphol, Judy on the platform with flowers. December 9, 1960. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Gracie Fields Introduced By Maurice Chevalier At Franco British Concert In ParisPhoto Shows: Gracie Fields with Maurice Chevalier as he introduced her on the stage.Gracie Fields and Maurice Chevalier were among the leading artists of the British and France stage who took part in the Franco-British concert at the Paris Opera House. President Lebrun of France was in the audience, which consisted chief of members of the Services of both countries. April 17, 1940.

Anefo photo collection. Holland Festival in the Doelen in Rotterdam has started, Princess Beatrix and Claus on arrival with conductor f.p. Decker. 14 June 1966. Rotterdam, South Holland

The Teddington Lock Murder Case. - A recent picture of Christina Reed (18) of Roy Grove, ***** who has been missing since Sunday evening and is thought to ***** have been murdered. The body of her 16-years-old friend ***** Barbara Songhurst, with whom she was with on Sunday evening, ***** seen found near Teddington Lock and, police investigating the case ***** have found Christina's bicycle in the River Thames. Barbara's friend, Christine Reed (18), the second victim of Whiteway's midnight attack on the girls as they cycled home by the river. June 4, 1953. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix lives in a show in small comedy. VNR. Princess Beatrix, director Karl Guttman, actress Magda Janssens. November 6, 1961. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Hephzibah Menuhin receives a congratulatory handshake from conductor Juan Castro after a performance of his Concerto with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Town Hall last night. They will appear again tonight, Saturday and Monday. July 16, 1953. (Photo by Norman L. Danvers).

Stops To Chat New York - Author Louis Bromfield stops to chat with Actress Kay Francis (Nearest Bromfield standing) and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Milestone During their visit to the stork Club. Milestone is a Hollywood picture director. January 12, 1946. (Photo by Wide World Photos).

Athletes George Zaharias and Babe Didrikson getting married in St. Louis, Missouri. Zaharias was a professional wrestler and Didrikson was the most accomplished female athlete of her time.

Eugene Goossens, conductor of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, and Mrs. Goossens chat with famous organist Dr. George Thalben-Ball, after last night's concert at which he was soloist Mr. Goossens will conduct the orchestra at its annual Benevolent Fund concert at the Sydney Town Hall tomorrow night in a concert performance of Tosea, and Dr. Thalben-Ball will be in Mrs. Goossens', party to hear it. July 17, 1951. (Photo by Norman L. Danvers).

Anefo photo collection. Willie Kressman at Schiphol. July 30, 1961

ALFRED HITCHCOCK and DORIS DAY in THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH (1956), directed by ALFRED HITCHCOCK.

Katharine Hepburn Here - Film Actress Katharine Hepburn drove to London from Southampton to-day after arriving in the U.S. liner America. She is here to play a part suggested for her by Bernard Shaw. The part is in Shaw's "The Millionairess" which is coming to London after a provincial tour. March 29, 1952. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).

Duchess of Segovia May Renounce Marriage The Duchess of Segovia, former Opera Singer Carlotta Tiedeman, told A Paris Press Conference Dec.20 That she Was Prepared to Renounce her Marri Age with Don Jaime De Bourbon, Second Son of The Late King Alfonso XIII, If It Would help his Claims to The Spanish Throne. The Duchess is Seen During The Press Conference. December 21, 1949. . (Photo by Associated Press Photo)

AVA and the Bullfighter - Intimate, Unpublished Picture.London: Just received in London from Spain this intimate, unpublished picture of American screen actress AVA Gardner and Spanish bullfighter Mario Cabre was taken by a friend before the handsome found he had a rival for the lovely Ava's hand in American crooner Frank Sinatra.It is reported that Mario confided to his friend that the possessive pose was assumed because he thought himself unchallenged as Ava's escort. The bullfighter is at present in London, filming the last scones of "Pandora" in which he appears with the glamourous Ava. Sinatra is also due on the London scene soon - for a vaudeville engagement at the Palladium. June 12, 1950. (Photo by Pictorial Department)

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus visit Drenthe, Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus (heads). September 19, 1973. Drenthe

Anefo photo collection. Willy Corsari gets album in Bellevue, Willy Corsari with Mr Kok from publishing. October 31, 1972

Anefo photo collection. TV prize 1962, Mrs. van Iersel and Heer Houben. October 2, 1962

Aix en Profence Drama Festival: Teresa Stich Randall. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Bachelor Ball Cheque presented at the Legacy Club. L To R. Mr. Ben Arnott, Mrs. W. Murrell. Mr. Gordon Stewart and Mr. Gordon Douglas. July 20, 1955. (Photo by Wright/).

Anefo photo collection. Visit Margaret Truman daughter of the American president and singer at Soestdijk. Poses with Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard. 13 June 1951. Soestdijk, Utrecht

Sir Percy Spender - Personality. January 5, 1949.

Cassab Art show at Macquarie Galls.Miss J. Cassab Mr. W. Thornton. June 29, 1955. (Photo by Alec Iverson/Fairfax Media).

Anefo photo collection. Film star Errol Flynn (right) and 17-year-old Danish beauty cow in Grethe Hoffenblad in transit at Schiphol. Left The Manager of Flynn, Mr Marao. October 5, 1954. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Elsevier photo collection. palace personnel, royal family celebrated Loo Christmas party. Princess Beatrix donated chocolate milk fiancé Claus Von Amsberg, offered currant bulb. December 22, 1965. Apeldoorn, Gelderland

R.G.Casey. March 28, 1946. (Photo by Hal A. McAlpin, Paramount Photo)

George Sanders & Producer-writer Joan Harrison at recent cocktail party ***** by Universal Studios. She was once Secretary & Alfred Hitchcock. January 01, 1945.

Author Max Afford and Mrs. Afford wait for the show to begin. Mrs. Afford wears a sage green metallic silk suit with a small black velvet hat. January 05, 1953.

Anefo photo collection. Mr. J. R. H. van Schaik (President-Director of Shell Netherlands) hands up Princess Beatrix's "Shell Journal Princes and Palaces" at Palace Het Loo. The princess has received the edition. December 18, 1973. Apeldoorn, Gelderland

Anefo photo collection. French guests associated with the French film week. July 1, 1946

Alderman and Star. The Lord Mayor of Sydney (Ald. Bartley) tells pretty film star, Jean Simmons all about Australia Food for Britain fund, when they met in London last week. Jean is to visit Sydney soon on her way to Fiji, where she will make "Blue Lagoon."Lord Mayor Bartley talks with Jean Simmons of author ***** to go to Australia for few days from where she sets and for Fiji to make "Blue Lagoon". October 14, 1947.

Fulbright Students in Paris. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Elsevier photo collection. Princess Beatrix Prince Claus returned Schiphol short vacation Austria. Schiphol, Princess Beatrix Prince Claus passed "baby care". August 30, 1967. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Marlene Dietrich and Orson Welles, Paris 1959.

Anefo photo collection. Figurine for Wim Kan. Seral Marcelis hands over a statue at Wim in Tingel Tangel in Amsterdam. September 19, 1968. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Lys Assia (singer) during press conference at Schiphol (head). December 4, 1964. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Premiere Of "An Ideal Husband" At The Carlton, Haymarket -- Diana Wynyard, and Mr. Richard Addinsell. November 13, 1947. (Photo by L.N.A.)

Anefo photo collection. Princess Irene and Prince Carel Hugo arrive at Schiphol (after being out of Spain). December 27, 1968. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Marjorie Lord Portrayed By Jack Haley, 1959.

Windsors say sad Farewell -- The Duchess of Windsor clings to her grim-faced husband's hand as the ex-king leaves Paris to join the royal family's vigil in London. King George VI, the brother who succeeded the Duke of Windsor on the British throne, was operated upon the same day in Buckingham Palace. The duchess, never accepted by the royal family, remained behind at their Paris home. The Duke of Windsor entered a London hospital himself today for what was described as a routine examination. September 25, 1951. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Anefo photo collection. Welfare congress '83. Queen Beatrix and Minister Brinkman (WVC). November 8, 1983

Alec Guinness Returns Home To London - After taking part in the very successful Shakespeare Festival at Stratford in Canada, Alec Guinness arrives at Southampton with his wife and son Matthew. September 03, 1953. (Photo by Evening Standard Picture).

Washington, D.C. June 28, 1957.President Eisenhower and the First Lady conform to Moslem custom and remove their shoes for a tour of the new Islamic mosque which they helped to dedicate here today,

LAUREN BACALL; HUMPHREY BOGART; HOWARD HAWKS.

Negro Singer Marries Canadian Blonde -- Singer Billy Daniels, the Negro cafe artist, and Perrette Cameron, a French Canadian girl who graduated from McGill University and has been the governess for Daniels' children, are pictured as they arrived here last night after eloping to Juarez, Mexico. It was her first marriage and his third. November 9, 1955. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

MITCHELL LEISEN and BETTY HUTTON in DREAM GIRL (1948), directed by MITCHELL LEISEN.

Anefo photo collection. Wedding of swimmer Betty Heukels with water polo player Hans Wouda in Stadhuis in Eindhoven .. November 5, 1969. Eindhoven

Anefo photo collection. Presentation of golden harps in Amsterdam, Carlton at v.l.n.r. Michel van der Plas, Wim Ibo, Corry Brokken and Herman Tholen. November 18, 1968. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Tito Schipa and Roma Zappolt sing in our country. November 24, 1952

Anefo photo collection. Arrival of Milly Perkins, Anne Frank's performance in the film The diary of Anne Frank, left Marianne Sarsjadi and right Milly Perkins during the. May 27, 1959

Jack Buchanan and his wife arrived back at Southampton to-day in the Queen Elizabeth, from America. He is to make a film with Fred Astaire which is to be made in Hollywood. Production will start in October. Jack made his last film in Hollywood in 1931. O.P.S. Jack Buchanan and his wife at Southampton this afternoon. August 25, 1952. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture)

"Oklahoma" Actors at France-Amerique. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. PvdA congress Amsterdam; chairman Marjanne Sint Joop den Uyl. April 2, 1987. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip wave from the back of a train at Union Station. After entertaining the President Eisenhower and the First Lady, they leave for New York City. Oct. 20, 1957 - (BSLOC_2014_16_217)

Cuba's New President - Gen. Fulgencio Batista was sworn in for 4-year term as President of Cuba in a brief ceremony at the Palace in Havana, Feb. 24th. Batista is shown (center), shortly after he took the oath of office,with Vice President Guas Inclan, left, and Mrs. Batista, right. February 24, 1955. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Anefo photo collection. Richest man of Denmark, Gorm Reventlow Girling marries in The Hague with Elisabeth Vogel, Girlling and Elisabeth Vogel. September 14, 1973. The Hague, South Holland

Cicely Courtneidge - Authoress -- Miss Authoress chats with the High Commissioner for Australia (Sir Thomas White) at the Foyles Literary Lunched at the Dorchester Hotel today to mark the publication of Miss Courtneidge's autchiography "Cicely". October 16, 1953.

Anefo photo collection. Honoring Mien van Kerckhoven Kling in Hilversum M. van Kerckhoven Kling in conversation with Jan Musch. October 28, 1959. Hilversum

Visit of Stan Musial, Major League Baseball (MLB) player for the St. Louis Cardinals, and family, 4:10PM. President John F. Kennedy and Stan Musial (center), Major League Baseball (MLB) player for the St. Louis Cardinals, look at an autographed photograph President Kennedy presented to Mr. Musial during a visit in the Oval Office. Mr. Musials wife, Lillian Musial, and daughter, Janet Musial, look on from right. White House, Washington, D.C.

Eugen Prokop - Stage & Screen. August 28, 1955.

International relations get a healthy pickup when British film magnate, J. Arthur Rank (second from left) visits Douglas Fairbanks on the set of "The Exile" at Universal-International and meets Doug's new discovery, Paule Croset (right), who is Swiss, and Director Max Ophuls, who was French before coming to this country. December 23, 1947. (Photo by Universal-International).

Vice-president of the White Ensign Club, Sir William Angliss, is with Lady Angliss in the official party. May 1, 1952.

Poll photo collection. Rudolf Nelson celebrates 75th birthday. German comedian and composer Rudolf Nelson (April 4, 1878-February 5, 1960) and some admirers in the hall of Hotel Schiller in Amsterdam. October 1, 1952. Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Noord-Holland

Miss Australia Candidates -- Shirley Knox, 26, secretary, and Claire Downes, 20, typist, Queensland finalists in the Miss Australia Quest photographed with the Lieutenant Governor (F.A. Cooper). January 26, 1949.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Irene and Prince Hugo Carlos de Bourbon Parma in the palace on Soestdijk. February 9, 1964. Soestdijk, Utrecht

Anefo photo collection. Film producer Joe Levine and widow Ryan at Schiphol; Mrs. Ryan (L) and Joe Levine. March 22, 1975

EDWARD G. ROBINSON and DIANE BAKER in THE PRIZE (1963), directed by MARK ROBSON.

Director General Erik Gustaf Johan Upmark visits Åregården, in connection with the inauguration of Åre cable car.

Gracie Fields, Monte Banks WedGracie Fields, Britain's Highest Paid Comedienne, and Monte Banks, her English producer are shown shortly after their wedding at the home of Miss Fields parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stansfield in Beverly Hills. March 18, 1940. (Photo by ACME).

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