Their marriage may not have been the fairy tale the public was led to believe, but the wedding of Jacqueline Bouvier, 24, to Senator John F. Kennedy, 36, was certainly one of the twentieth century’s most iconic. The September 12, 1953 ceremony took place at St. Mary’s Church in Newport, Rhode Island and was followed by a reception at Jackie’s childhood home. The couple had been engaged only three months following their year-long courtship. I just adore Jackie’s Battenberg lace gown with it’s tiny sleeves, fitted bodice, and full, ruffled skirt. There were rumors she didn’t care for her gown and that her mother made her wear it, but I don’t want to believe them. She made for a beautiful bride, don’t you think?
(images from the Life archives)
Woah. I had never seen Jackie O’s dress before, and I love it! The details are stunning and the neckline and cap sleeves are perfectly feminine. Thanks for sharing!
Oh I love that! Thanks for posting it. She was so glamorous.
what a wonderful post. I have such a fascination with her.
She truely did make a beautiful bride. Imagine the suffering she went through later; I don’t know how she maintained such a flawless, lady-like image. She’s an inspriation.
Gorgeous! I even love her bridesmaids gowns as well!
oh be still my HEART! i have such a love for jackie o and have never seen ALL of these pics!! you are so great to post these!! we definitely are on the same page! :)
those are such beautiful and classic photos.