Rare Vintage Photos of Weddings From Back in the Day

Captured just after the ceremony, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson walk hand in hand, smiling wide. She wears a short, sculptural white dress with a veil and soft ruching; he’s in a classic black tuxedo with a boutonniere. The mood is celebratory, candid, and unmistakably late ’80s.

It’s a snapshot from peak rom-com energy, before the era of ultra-polished celebrity weddings. The shorter hemline, relaxed silhouettes, and visible joy feel spontaneous and modern. This was a moment when weddings, even famous ones, leaned personal—more about connection than perfection.