Bless the Bride

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"Bless the Bride" is a musical comedy that premiered in London's West End in 1947. The music and lyrics were written by Vivian Ellis, with a book by A.P. Herbert. The show tells the story of a young woman named Judy Howard who is about to marry the man of her dreams, but her father refuses to give his blessing until the groom can prove he can support her. The groom gets a job in a South American country and travels there to make his fortune, but Judy decides to follow him to ensure his fidelity. The couple is separated and chaos ensues as they try to reunite.

The musical was notable for its score, which included the popular songs "This Is My Lovely Day" and "I Was Never Kissed Before". It ran for 278 performances in London and was later adapted into a film in 1950.