Despite the early hour on the wedding, 10 a.m. on August 12, 1941, Owen Thomas Gallagher, the groom, and a group of friends tap a keg in the basement during the reception. The wedding of Gallagher and Georgann Leahey was held at the Holy Cross Church, 10th & Verde. The following reception was at the bride's parents' home at 3808 No. 33rd St. The other men pictured are possibly Best Man William Gallagher and ushers Robert Gallagher, James McMenamin and Philip Brockert. (T. Times 8/16/1941, pg. 5)

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Bridal portrait of Georgann Leahey Gallagher. Georgann Leahey and Owen Thomas Gallagher married at 10a.m. Tuesday August 12, 1941 at the Holy Cross Church, 10th & Verde, with the Rev. Martin Duggan officiating. The reception was held at the Leahey home. The bride is posed at her family home wearing her wedding gown of white satin with a sweetheart neckline, fitted bodice and long train and veil. She is carrying a prayerbook adorned with a white orchid. The bride is a graduate of Aquinas Academy. (T. Times 8/16/1941, pg. 5)

Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Leahey, Georgann--Marriage; Brides--1940-1950; Wedding clothing & dress--1940-1950;

The Georgann Leahey- Owen Thomas Gallagher wedding. The couple was married on August 12, 1941 at the Holy Cross Church. The wedding was followed by reception at the Leahey home, 3808 No. 33rd St. The bride and groom are pictured along with maid of honor Julia Jean Leahey (in blue) and bridesmaids (in pink and in no particular order) Mary Agnes Gallagher, Mrs. James McMenamin and Edna Fraser. William Gallagher was his brother's Best Man. The couples on the right are Mrs. and Mrs. William Gallagher (parents of the groom) and between them and the bridal couple are Mr. and Mrs. George W. Leahey (parents of the bride.) (T. Times 8/16/1941, pg. 5)

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