Life — July 17, 1919 — page 28: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a six-panel satirical sequence depicting wedding preparations and events. The humor centers on the chaos and anxieties surrounding a society wedding: 1. **"The Invitation to Usher"** - A man receives the invitation but imagines a formal dinner jacket instead 2. **"The Borrowed Suit"** - He borrows ill-fitting formal wear from the groom 3. **"The Appearance of the Groom"** - The groom and best man appear disheveled or nervous 4. **"Waiting at the Church"** - Guests sit awkwardly before the ceremony 5. **"The Bride's Dress"** - Women fuss excitedly over the bride's appearance 6. **"The Agony of Suspense"** - Guests display nervous tension awaiting the ceremony The satire mocks the stress, expense, and social pretension involved in early 20th-century American weddings, particularly among the middle class attempting formal propriety.