Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart

Year: 1945

Location: Ohio

Est. Cost: Unclear

When the top leading man and woman of the day get together, it’s frontpage news. Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart’s 1945 wedding was a refreshing departure from typical Hollywood extravagance. The couple married on a rural Ohio farm owned by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Louis Bromfield.

The 1940s were a dark time in our history with a global armed conflict underway. The ceremony provided a much-needed escape for Americans during the anxieties of World War II. Moreover, this intimate and rustic celebration stood out in Hollywood history. Despite its simplicity, the wedding remains one of the industry’s most beloved events, symbolizing hope and love during a challenging time for the nation.