Mr. and Mrs. Universe
Finalizing her divorce from Paul Mansfield just days before, actress Jayne Mansfield wed Mr. Universe, Mickey Hargitay on January 13, 1958.
The muscle man proposed to her with a 10-carat diamond ring just a few months before the big day.
Hollywood Royals
The meeting of two great worlds: Monaco Royalty and Hollywood. The 1956 wedding between actress Grace Kelly and the Prince of Monaco made serious headlines.
Kelly's wedding dress was designed by the iconic MGM designer Helen Rose. The dress is even on display at the Philadephia Museum of Art.
Wedding Take One
1957 was the year that marked the beginning of Robert Wagner and Natalie Wood's controversial relationship. By December 28 they were married in Arizona.
They were divorced by 1962. Fast forward 10 years later, they were remarried and continued with their often fiery relationship until Wood's mysterious passing.
The Sound of Music
Stepping away from real weddings, The Sound of Music wedding scene was certainly a sight to be held. On November 16, 1959 the show opened on Broadway and featured the original wedding scene that was later immortalized in the 1965 film.
Above we can see the stage actors Theodore Bikel and Mary Martin surrounded by the von Trapp children and the nuns of Nonnberg Abbey.
At Last
In the year 1960, famed singer Etta James recorded her rendition of the 1941 song "At Last," making it a staple on wedding playlists for years to come.
The song was originally written and recorded by composers Mack Gordon and Harry Warren.