In 1950, actors Diana Barrymore and Robert Wilcox married at a church in New York City just one month before their honeymoon in Florida. The two stayed at the lavish Sherry-Frontenac Hotel in sunny Miami Beach for their honeymoon.
Barrymore was an actress and prominent society figure, having starred on Broadway in the early 1940s. Wilcox was an actor and producer who had appeared on screen since the early 1930s. They even starred in a play while on their honeymoon! But what we need to point out from this photo is just how genuinely happy these two looked during their romantic getaway.
Clark Gable and Sylvia Ashley
In 1950, Hollywood stars Clark Gable and Sylvia Ashley took a magical honeymoon to Hawaii. For Clark Gable, it was his fifth wedding, but the first time he married an actress. Sylvia was a talented actress who had worked opposite stars such as Cary Grant and Errol Flynn during her career.
Above we see the relaxed couple looking as tropical as can be while enjoying a beautiful beach in Hawaii. What better way to spend a honeymoon than on white sandy beaches with perfect weather year-round? Despite the incredible setting, Gable and Ashley would only last three years before eventually going their separate ways.
Elvis and Priscilla Presley
It should come as no surprise that Elvis Presley knew how to handle his relationships in the most romantic way imaginable. When King of Rock 'n' Roll and Priscilla Beaulieu tied the knot in 1967, they jet-setted off to Palm Springs for their honeymoon. The singer of songs like "Hound Dog" and "Suspicious Minds," along with his beautiful bride, had an unforgettable time.
They stayed at the iconic House of Tomorrow, a futuristic house and architectural marvel. Above, we see Elvis and Priscilla about to board a private jet, loaned by Frank Sinatra, towards their unforgettable honeymoon in California. They got married at the Aladdin Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner
The below photo shows an intimate moment between “Ol’ Blue Eyes” and Ava Gardner, holding hands while strolling through a beach in Miami during their honeymoon. Swoon-worthy crooner Frank Sinatra and alluring actress Ava finally tied the knot after four tumultuous years of on-and-off courtship. This was Sinatra’s second marriage.
In 1951 they headed south to Miami for a romantic honeymoon filled with luxury yacht rides and private beach parties. If we are going to be completely honest, this looks like it could be a romantic scene taken out of one of the Sean Connery-led James Bond movies. Sadly, their marriage only lasted six years.
Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh
Now, this is one Hollywood couple that everyone will be familiar with, especially since their union gave us the talented Scream Queen Jamie Lee Curtis. American actors Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh were Hollywood royalty throughout the 50s and 60s. The stars met while shooting the film “Houdini,” which ultimately led to their marriage in 1951.
Above we see Curtis carrying his ecstatically happy new wife into their honeymoon suite at the luxurious Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. Curtis had hit it big by landing roles in “Some Like It Hot” and “Spartacus,” and Leigh skyrocketed to fame with classics like “Psycho” and “Touch of Evil.”