These are pictures of my Mom in her wedding gown in 1944.  The picture in which she is sitting appeared in the Richmond Times Dispatch with the write-up of her wedding. And this is her wedding invitation. 

 

Considering that World War II was raging at the time, the picture, invitation, and wedding announcement in the paper seem incredibly normal. There were some differences, however.  For example, Dad requested some time off in-between duty stations to get married.  Actually, his file just shows that he was granted time off but doesn't say why.  And the wedding party consisted of those who were around--especially the groomsmen,  They were not necessarily the groom's closest friends. A special occasion nonetheless.