A group family photo at the wedding of Irini Pappas to Paul Anagnostou in Melbourne in 1952. Irini was the daughter of Thalia (Paizis) and Anastasios Papadopoulos. Back row l-r: Evangelos & Maria (Paizis) Kezos, Nick Pappas (tou Spirou), Alekos Anagnostou, Jimmy James (Giannoutsos), Paul Anagnastou, Irini Pappas, Thalia & Anastasios Pappas, George Pappas, Manto and Yianni Raftopoulos (Tsagaris), Spiro Pappas. Front row l-r: George James, Pothiti Katsikas, Rene Pappas (Moutafis), Nina James, Sophia PappasA photograph taken from an original studio photograph of a family wedding group. There are 9 men, 6 ladies including the bride and three small attendants.

The family group photo is at the wedding of John (Yianko) Kallinikos (Collins) and Amelia (Milia) Kandiliotis. From L to R: Haralambos Kallinikos, Marigo Kallinikos, Yianko and Milia Kallinikos, Chrisoula Sikiotis (nee Kallinikos), Theodore Kandiliotis, Chrisostomi Kandiliotis (nee Deftereos Dellis) and Efstathios Kandiliotis Young boy: George Black. Flower girls from L to R: Athena Sikiotis and Danae Kandilotis.A black and white studio photograph of a wedding group. There is a curtained backdrop behind the group of four men and four ladies. a young boy and two flower girls.scotis

Photograph is at the wedding of Costas Defteros and Anastasis(Tasista) Raftopoulos. From left: Argiris Deftereos, Nina Chalkiades, Marika Deftereos (groom's mother), Costas and Tasista Defteros, the best man Marinos and Eutichia (nee Vlassopoulos, Kiourkiouris) Drakopoulos, Agathi Drakopoulos (Marino's mother, nee Deftereos Dellis). Flower girls from left: Chrissa Kandiliotis and Christine Kandiliotis. Young boy is Jim Drakopoulos. Kostas and Tasia settled in Brisbane.The photograph was taken at Hioni Photo Studios which was located opposite the Evangelismos Church in Victoria Parade. Many of the post war Greek immigrants of the 50s and 60s had their wedding studio photos taken at Hioni's. A black and white studio photograph of a wedding group of three men, five ladies, two flower girls and a little boy. The group are standing behind a curtained window.Hioni Photo Studios

The photograph features members of the Vlassopoulos (Vlass) family (Kopela) many of whom settled in the Mildura area. It was following the wedding day of Peter (Pano) Vlass and Joyce Mason. Pictured from L-R: Costa Vlass, Ida Mason (Joyce's sister), Peter (Pano) Vlass, Joyce Mason, Stathy Vlass, Bill (Vasilis) Florence (Floria) and Angelos (Agathangelos) Vrettos. Front from L-R: George Mason, Joyce's father; and Demetrios Vlassopoulos, father of Costa, Pano and Stathy. The photo was taken in Red Cliffs in the backyard of the Golden Key Cafe which was opened by Demetrios Vlassopoulos together with his brother-in-law Spiros Raftopoulos (Levendis). Demetrios Vlassopoulos (Kopela) arrived in Australia circa 1922-23 and settled in Red Cliffs where his brothers-in-law, John and Efthimios Raftopoulos, (Fiakas) had established themselves in a range of business enterprises in Mildura district. Demetrios' three sons, Stathy, Pano and Costa migrated to Australia during the 1930s. His wife, Eugenia (nee Raftopoulos) did not arrive in Australia till 1950 accompanied by her son Nikos. Like many women, Eugenia was left to raise her children whilst her husband migrated for work and to support the family back home. They had been separated for almost 30 years.A print of a photograph of a family group of six men and two ladies. The group are standing and seated in front of a house which has a water tank in the background.kopella

Photo was taken at the wedding reception of Poppi Kallinikos and Spiro Doubaras in 1955. Her grandfather, Yianni Kallinikos is pictured giving a speech. Black & white photograph, postcard size with crinkled edges of a man standing up at a reception.

The photo is at the wedding of Ekaterina Paxinos and Dionysios Lekatsas (Lucas), which took place at Evangelismos Church in Victoria Parade, East Melbourne in 1924. Pictured together with the bride together are her attendants: Picture on far left is Anthi (nee Mavrokefalos)) Chilianis; the others are the daughters of Dimitrios Paxinos who was one of the early Ithacans to arrive in Melbourne in 1886.For the Ithacan community the practice of the orthodox religious ceremonies helped maintain customs and traditions within in an adopted country. Celebrations such as marriages and baptisms played an important social role in the Ithacan community as they were an opportunity for families and friends to come together. A sepia studio photograph of a wedding group of the bride and her two bridesmaids and two flower girls.

Photo taken outside the Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church, East Melbourne. The bride Katerini (known as Nina or Katherine) is being escorted into the church by her father Spiros Kallinikos together with the bridesmaid, her sister Penelope. Katerini married Marcos Vlasse. A black and white photograph of a bride with her father and bridesmaid preparing to enter the church for the wedding ceremony. billeter

The photo of the bridesmaids and flower girls is taken outside the Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church. The bridesmaids are l-r: unknown, Leah Sikiotis; the flower girls are l-r Antonia Andrews, unknown, Athena Sikiotis. A black and white photograph of two bridesmaids and three flower girls standing on a pavement. A man is standing near them on the RHS and a crowd of people are in the background looking on. weddings

The photos taken to celebrate the wedding of Marina and Iaokeim (James) Megalogennis. A black and white studio photograph of a large wedding group of the bride and groom with three bridesmaids, two flower girls, groomsmen and family members. The family members cover three and possibly four generations. The group have been photographed against a scenic backdrop.

William Barkell of Clunes married Ellen Hollway (Hollie) Harris of ClunesHOLLY BARKELL, WIDOW OF WILLIAM BARKELL, DONATED THE BUILDING TO THE COMMUNITY OF CLUNES FOR USE AS A MUSEUM. WEDDING PHOTO HANGS IN THE HOLLY BARKELL GALLERY AS A REMINDER OF HER GIFT TO CLUNES.FRAMED BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF WILLIAM AND HOLLY BARKELL. STUDIO PHOTO. Written in gold lettering on the bottom right hand side of the mounting board Hornby Clunesholly barkell, william barkell, 1911, wedding

Wedding dress was made and worn by donor's mother, Jean Margaret Mathie, school teacher, who married John Caldwell Wells, farmer of Burwood N.S.W. On 17 December 1954, her daughter, Margaret Eleanor Wells, married Kevin William Mayes and wore the late mother's wedding outfit1929 Cream satin wedding dress; V-neckline, dropped waist, skirt cut on cross, draped long sleeves, long train at back. Headdress is a circle of waxed flowers and green leaves with green cloth ties on the end. See also NA3485.1.2 - Gloves; NA3488 - Framed photo of Bride; NA3487 - Photo of Daughter in bridal dress (1954 wedding)costume, female

A report in the Southern Argus (S.A.) described the bride's dress as: Magnolia chiffon velvet fashioned the lovely wedding gown, made with square-neck bodice, and long tight cowl sleeves, and allied to a softly flaring skirt, which extended at the back into a graceful train. The veil of old Spanish lace (a gift from her aunt) was mounted on filmy magnolia, tulle, caught with an orange blossom halo. Full length Magnolia chiffon velvet wedding dress with square-neck bodice, and long tight cowl sleeves above a softly flaring skirt which extends at the back into a graceful train. The gown was worn by Elsie Lorance (Laurie) Jenkins at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Mildura in 1934.The photo was taken when the dress was displayed at Villa Alba Museum in 2025 as part of an exhibition by Kew Historical Society of 'wedding fashion'.weddings -- mildura (vic.) -- 1934, st andrew’s presbyterian church mildura, elsie lorance (laurie) jenkins, fashion -- 1930s

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Bride, Betty Wood, 139 Bedford Rd. Heathmont. Bridegroom, Arthur Dyasle, East Ringwood. 1959. Church of England, Ringwood. Reception, Drive In Croydon. Photo, Peter Payens Ringwood Studios."

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Married at Trinity College Chapel, December 14th (No date). Photo by Peter Payens, Ringwood Studios."