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1940s weddings were less formal than in previous and following decades, however, with most were held during the 10 am and 1 pm brunch time with a light meal and cake served to guests after the church ceremony. As with most events, 1940s wedding clothing varied from business dress to very formal attire. Often the bride, groom, and the wedding party would all wear their best suits and dresses. Some brides chose to make a dress for the occasion but chose a color and design which meant they could wear it again after the wedding. Rose pink was a very popular choice for brides and bridesmaids and white silk and satin were unavailable due to the war, lace, and tulle weren’t rationed although it was still very expensive. Source: www.ohsodelightful.com/what-they-wore-1940s-wedding-dress...

Top left corner has "Doug McEwan During war" There was a Douglas Harold McEwan who served in WW2. He was from Toowoomba. He was married Jessie May Wright on 20 July 1940. Comparing his army portrait to this photograph, they appear to be the same man. Veteran Details Name - MCEWAN, DOUGLAS HAROLD Service - Australian Army Service Number - QX10470 Date of Birth - 11 Jul 1917 Place of Birth - TOOWOOMBA, QLD Date of Enlistment - 05 Jul 1940 Locality on Enlistment - PITTSWORTH, QLD Place of Enlistment - TOOWOOMBA, QLD Next of Kin - MCEWAN, JESSIE Date of Discharge - 09 Mar 1945 Rank - Craftsman Posting at Discharge - 2/125 AUST BASE ORDNANCE WORKSHOP

"Ex-housewife" sounds like she divorced her house.

Apparently Mrs. Mazurek died in Milwaukee in 1991. Many more details about this photo at Shorpy's site: www.shorpy.com/node/2083

Thanks for that link, Kayak49...fascinating read and now I'm hooked on Shorpy's site!

She's beautiful.