The Bright Young People - mock Rayner-Ponsonby wedding

A group of Bright Young Things indulging in one of their many silly pranks, in this case a mock wedding where Elizabeth Ponsonby married John Rayner. The best man was Robert Byron. Also present is Babe Plunkett Green beside Elizabeth. The wedding party breakfasted at a well-known Piccadilly restaurant where a cleric addressed them, though it was later discovered he was not from the parish he said he was. Date: 1929. Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries. © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

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This delightful photograph captures the essence of the Bright Young People, a notorious and eccentric group of young aristocrats and socialites who made headlines in the 1920s for their outrageous antics and flamboyant lifestyle. In this image, we see Elizabeth Ponsonby, one of the most prominent members of the group, engaged in a mock wedding ceremony with John Rayner. The best man for the occasion was none other than Robert Byron, another well-known figure among the Bright Young Things. Babe Plunkett Green can also be seen in the background, adding to the festivities. The wedding party gathered at a popular Piccadilly restaurant for a breakfast reception, where they were treated to a surprise visit from a cleric who officiated the ceremony. However, it was later discovered that the clergyman was not from the parish he claimed to represent, adding another layer of amusement to the already whimsical event. The Bright Young People were known for their love of pranks and jokes, and this mock wedding was just one of many such stunts they pulled to amuse themselves and shock the conservative society of the time. Dressed in their finest fancy dress, they reveled in the attention and notoriety that came with their antics, living their lives to the fullest and leaving a lasting impact on the cultural landscape of the 1920s.

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