Armenian wedding, 1875

The photograph shows the newly married couple at an Armenian wedding, 1875. The groom, in a dark suit, sits calmly and confidently, while the bride, in a white wedding dress with a veil and a bouquet, stands beside him.

The photograph reflects the customs of the time and the deep meaning of family values and marriage in Armenian society. Here marriage is not only the union of two people but the beginning of a new family and generation.