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Ottawa's biggest wedding since the marriage of Lois Booth and Prince Erik of Denmakr was the triple wedding of the daughters of German Fernandez-Concha, Peruvian ambassador to Canada. Above, are the brides and grooms, and the nine bridgesmaids.
Ottawa's biggest wedding since the marriage of Lois Booth and Prince Erik of Denmakr was the triple wedding of the daughters of German Fernandez-Concha, Peruvian ambassador to Canada. Above, are the brides and grooms, and the nine bridgesmaids.

Ottawa's biggest wedding since the marriage of Lois Booth and Prince Erik of Denmakr was the triple wedding of the daughters of German Fernandez-Concha, Peruvian ambassador to Canada. Above, are the brides and grooms, and the nine bridgesmaids.

Date7/10/1954
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0127246F
Three pretty daughters of the ambassador of Peru, German Fernandez-Concha, took their wedding vows in a triple ceremony at St. George's Roman Catholic church in Ottawa Saturday. Shown here in their gowns, which are identical, are, from left, Amparo, 20, V
Three pretty daughters of the ambassador of Peru, German Fernandez-Concha, took their wedding vows in a triple ceremony at St. George's Roman Catholic church in Ottawa Saturday. Shown here in their gowns, which are identical, are, from left, Amparo, 20, V
6/21/1954
Matter of show: Some grooms' families don't even have to ask for a dowry, says Anver Garda of Indian Immigrant Aid Services - brides' families may offer all they have
Matter of show: Some grooms' families don't even have to ask for a dowry, says Anver Garda of Indian Immigrant Aid Services - brides' families may offer all they have
4/22/1981
Premier and Mrs. Leslie Frost are welcomed to the reception at home of bride's parents, by the groom's parents, Chief Justice and Mrs. Dana Porter. Ma(...)
Premier and Mrs. Leslie Frost are welcomed to the reception at home of bride's parents, by the groom's parents, Chief Justice and Mrs. Dana Porter. Ma(...)
6/30/1961
Bride, Shoron Lee Marshall and groom Jose Gomez stand with bride's mother, Phyllis Marshall McGibbon and husband Ed McGibbon. Marriage, held Saturday (...)
Bride, Shoron Lee Marshall and groom Jose Gomez stand with bride's mother, Phyllis Marshall McGibbon and husband Ed McGibbon. Marriage, held Saturday (...)
9/26/1971
Bridal couturier: Jack Ritche has been designing wedding gowns for Metro brides since the '50s and says he's noticed a decrease in demand for traditional bridal wear
Bridal couturier: Jack Ritche has been designing wedding gowns for Metro brides since the '50s and says he's noticed a decrease in demand for traditional bridal wear
2/10/1987
Left, Richard LeVine - the groom's brother and best man - with his wife, Gail, and their two daughters
Left, Richard LeVine - the groom's brother and best man - with his wife, Gail, and their two daughters
5/9/1983
In her daughter's bridal veil, Becky Bach, 78, and her groom, Hyman, 88, cut the wedding cake yesterday at the Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care. Bac(...)
In her daughter's bridal veil, Becky Bach, 78, and her groom, Hyman, 88, cut the wedding cake yesterday at the Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care. Bac(...)
9/24/1978
Crutches decorated for her wedding day, bride Eva Risling and her groom, Russell McNeil, admire the bridal cake after their wedding yesterday. Russell(...)
Crutches decorated for her wedding day, bride Eva Risling and her groom, Russell McNeil, admire the bridal cake after their wedding yesterday. Russell(...)
2/4/1972
Kisses for the bride: Groom Blayne Lastman and his dad Mel give bride Adrienne Miller a big smooch prior to the couple's wedding yesterday.
Kisses for the bride: Groom Blayne Lastman and his dad Mel give bride Adrienne Miller a big smooch prior to the couple's wedding yesterday.
5/1/1988
The modernistic French embassy, where Ambassador de Hauteclocque, his wife and six daughters will reside, is on Ottawa's Sussex St
The modernistic French embassy, where Ambassador de Hauteclocque, his wife and six daughters will reside, is on Ottawa's Sussex St
2/19/1945
Twin British War Brides, Mrs. Tom Harvey, left, and Mrs. Charles Gray, with their daughters, Valerie Anne and Carol Ann, are welcomed by their husband(...)
Twin British War Brides, Mrs. Tom Harvey, left, and Mrs. Charles Gray, with their daughters, Valerie Anne and Carol Ann, are welcomed by their husband(...)
5/30/1946
Cliff and Lucille Smith, above left, and Lois and Howard Smith celebrate their 40th wedding anniversaries today
Cliff and Lucille Smith, above left, and Lois and Howard Smith celebrate their 40th wedding anniversaries today
10/24/1987