Take a walk back down the aisle as we dig deep into The Sunday Times archives and share timeless matrimonies.

This occasional feature will highlight beautiful brides, engaging moments and captivating ceremonies held decades ago in Northeast Pennsylvania. The Sunday Times’ very own bridal planner of the past, Laura Rysz, will showcase Marry Memories and welcomes suggestions from readers by email at Lrysz@timesshamrock.com.

 

Annarose Calpin Van Wie

Wed, Apr 16, 1941 – 16 · The Times-Tribune (Scranton, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com

Geraldine Cooper Buickus. Powell Portrait

Sat, Jun 9, 1956 – 8 · The Times-Tribune (Scranton, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com

Zita Reap, of Avoca, married James. J. Lydon, of Pittston, on Saturday, Aug. 19, 1939, in St. Mary’s Church, Avoca. Photo by Bachrach.

Sat, Aug 19, 1939 – 8 · The Times-Tribune (Scranton, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com

Sat, Jun 26, 1948 – 9 · The Times-Tribune (Scranton, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com