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.
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.
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.
Divided
In 1961 Germany was divided in half by the infamous Berlin Wall. This famous image shows a bride crying over parents' denied entry to the western half.
The bride had to get married without her parents at her side. This was not an uncommon occurrence during that period.
Moon River
Move over, Etta James. Another popular wedding song in 1962 was Moon River, a song that was performed by Audrey Hepburn from the film Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Writer and composer Henry Mancini won the 1962 Grammy Record of the Year.