Bride and Groom; Mar. 10, 1955

Bride and Groom: The black and white photograph captures a moment of solemnity and joy as a young couple stands together, the man clad in a uniform with distinct stripes and insignia, suggesting a military background, while the woman, adorned in a classic bridal gown complemented by a delicate veil and a crown of flowers, clutches a bouquet of fresh white blossoms, her expression a mixture of happiness and contemplation, creating an evocative scene that speaks to the timeless bond of marriage against the backdrop of service and commitment.
Bride and Groom

The black and white photograph captures a moment of solemnity and joy as a young couple stands together, the man clad in a uniform with distinct stripes and insignia, suggesting a military background, while the woman, adorned in a classic bridal gown complemented by a delicate veil and a crown of flowers, clutches a bouquet of fresh white blossoms, her expression a mixture of happiness and contemplation, creating an evocative scene that speaks to the timeless bond of marriage against the backdrop of service and commitment.

Name/Title

Bride and Groom; Mar. 10, 1955

Entry/Object ID

TMA-2011-100-008

Description

b/w repro; 3/4 length portrait of man and woman walking down aisle; man in naval uniform, woman in wedding dress, woman holding onto man's arm

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Black and White

Subject

L-R: James "Jim" Weiss (b. 10-1-1933), Luellen Penzo Weiss

Subject Person or Organization

James "Jim" Weiss, Luellen Penzo Weiss

Subject Place

Religious Campus

St. Joseph's Convent

City

Tontitown

County

Washington County

State/Province

Arkansas

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Context

Married while James was on leave during Lent, so they were married in the convent; Jim was stationed in CT

Collection

Luellen Penzo Weiss Collection

Category

digital print
Graphic Documents, Documentary Objects, 08: Communication Objects

Update Date

September 10, 2026