Henry signs his marriage license

Rudy Henry walks down the aisle.

Rudy Henry and John McCluskey kiss.

Rudy Henry and John McCluskey kiss.

Rudy Henry and John McCluskey walk down the aisle.

Strickland-Taylor wedding. Rev. and Mrs. Richard Edward Taylor march down the aisle at the conclusion of their October 23, 1965, wedding at the Allen A.M.E. Church. Mrs. Taylor is the former Mamie Elizabeth Strickland, daughter of the Grady A. Stricklands. The bride wore a pearl white satin gown with long pointed sleeves and a gently scooped neckline. She carried a white prayer book topped by a small bridal bouquet. (TNT 10-24-65, D-8)

Weddings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Brides--1960-1970; Wedding costume--1960-1970; Grooms (Weddings)--1960-1970; Strickland, Mamie Elizabeth; Taylor, Richard Edward; Allen African Methodist Episcopal Church (Tacoma);

Holt - Ryland wedding. Portrait of family of five seated on sofa in living room. The newlyweds flank their parents on October 22, 1952. All three women are wearing beautiful corsages while boutonnieres are displayed on the two men's lapels. Frances Holt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Holt wed Raymond Ryland in Sacred Heart Church on the afternoon of October 22, 1952. The bride had previously been feted with many showers prior to the wedding. (TNT 10-29-192, C-12-alt. photograph; TNT 10-22-1952, C-4-small article on showers)

Weddings--1950-1960; Brides--1950-1960; Holt, Frances--Marriage; Grooms (Weddings)--1950-1960; Ryland, Raymond; Holt, Olaf--Family;

Okano-Komoko wedding. The Okano-Komoko wedding was held at the Tacoma Hongwanji Buddhist Church on June 9, 1958. The newlyweds are standing below the ornate wooden altar decorated with candles and lilies. The bride is wearing a sleeveless calf-length dress, small hat with veil, and carrying an orchid bouquet. A single strand of pearls encircles her neck. Sepia photograph ordered by Midori Okano.

Weddings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Brides--1950-1960; Grooms (Weddings)--1950-1960; Tacoma Hongwanji Buddhist Church (Tacoma); Japanese Americans--Tacoma;

Johnson-Wolf wedding. Pictured above on August 21, 1971, is a well-dressed woman carrying an open parasol and flanked by two identically dressed young girls. The girls may have been junior bridesmaids in the Cyntheia Johnson-Richard Wolf nuptials. The wedding was held at St. Leo's Catholic Church. Photograph ordered by Mrs. Douglas Cato. (TNT 9-19-71, E-10 -article)

Weddings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980; Umbrellas;

The Yoshihara - Youchura (sp?) Wedding with bride, best maid and two flower girls around ceremonial figures and floral arrangements.

Bride and family in formal dress at the Yasuda-Miyamoto wedding with floral arrangements and Buddhist imagery in the background.

Propopsaltis-Steffin wedding photo of the bride posing with flowers.

Hulchinson-Duris wedding photo of the couple on the steps of a house.

Link-Colvert wedding photo of attendees wearing large, decorative hats.

Deteriorated Steele-Tarte wedding photo featuring bride and two bridesmaids.

Fort Lewis buffet featuring fruit salad, dips, cake and a large roast.