Why did Laura wear a black wedding dress?
Laura and Almanzo’s wedding was a very simple one. Laura wore a new black dress that Ma had just finished for her. Laura and Almanzo were afraid Almanzo’s sister was going to visit and make plans for a large wedding of which neither of them wanted. So they made plans for a simple ceremony. Almanzo arrived and picked Laura up and drove to the Rev. Browns home and were married. There also was no music! No wedding song was played. After the ceremony they had a wedding dinner at Ma and Pa’s home. They were married August 25, 1885.