Wedding of Therese Harb and Elias Giacaman, c.1955

These images were taken at the marriage of Therese (George's sister) and Elias Giacaman in the 1950s. Weddings in Bethlehem used to be large affairs, sometimes inviting up to 500 guests.

This event took place in the mid to late 1950s, as indicated by style of dress. Women's fashions were defined by narrow and soft shoulders, a tight bodice which would pull in the natural waist or shape it slightly higher and a very full or a tight sheath skirt. Men would wear suits that dropped straight to the hip hitting around mid-thigh.