A Bosnian Muslim bride and groom celebrate their wedding with the protection of an armed groomsman during the Bosnian War (c. 1995) (photograph by David Turnley/CORBIS) [1024 x 680]

Comments

1. goodhumansbad

   That beautiful lady on the right looks like I’d imagine an older Sansa would look like!

   On a more serious note, there’s so much genuine happiness in this photo despite the context – lovely find.

2. imikeh

   lyle Lovett doesn’t jack around with shotguns at a marriage.

3. snipershot474

   Looks like more armed men above them as well

4. CHICOHIO

   My parent’s wedding had armed guards at the entrance of the campus chapel. My father’s frat brothers, all WWII vets, did the honors. My 17 year old mother was afraid her father and old boyfriend would stop the wedding.

5. Emptychipbag_2

   Groom looks a little like Alex winter from Bill and Ted’s excellent adventure.

6. collectivisticvirtue

   is that fur coat real fur?

7. explicitlydiscreet

   Why black and white? It’s from 1995 so there is almost no way that isn’t just a filter.

8. TokesNotHigh

   Historically, best man is short for best man at arms. This would be a trusted confidant of the groom who was tasked with ensuring that other suitors wouldn’t be able to take the bride for themselves.

9. BeyBlade-Master

   This man with the rifle is the true homie

10. live-by-die-by

    Lyle Lovett?

11. OleMiss223

    If anyone was wondering it looks like the groomsmen has his safety on.

12. Johannes_P

    What a shame people had to get weapons to be able to marry in safety.