Rare Vintage Photos of Weddings From Back in the Day

Photographed outside a church, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Brad Hall look relaxed and joyful on their 1987 wedding day. Her full-skirted gown and veil nod to classic bridal tradition, while his tailored jacket and striped tie keep things grounded and unfussy. It’s formal, but never stiff.

The whole scene feels quietly cinematic. Ivy-covered stone, soft ribbons, and natural light give it an almost rom-com-before-the-rom-com vibe. Pre-Seinfeld, pre–SNL nostalgia adds extra charm, but the style stands on its own—romantic, timeless, and effortlessly late ’80s.