On September 12, 1953, John F. Kennedy, the future 35th President of the United States, married Jacqueline Bouvier in a lavish ceremony in Newport, Rhode Island. The wedding was considered the social event of the season and was attended by over 800 guests, including many prominent figures from politics and society.
Jacqueline Bouvier, who would become known as Jackie Kennedy, wore a beautiful ivory silk taffeta gown designed by Ann Lowe, an African American fashion designer. The dress featured a portrait neckline and a bouffant skirt embellished with interwoven bands of tucking and tiny wax flowers. The bride's veil was made from 50 yards of silk net and was attached to a tiara of lace and orange blossoms.
The ceremony took place at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Newport and was officiated by Archbishop Richard Cushing. The reception was held at Hammersmith Farm, the Bouvier family estate, where guests enjoyed champagne, cake, and a variety of hors d'oeuvres.
The newlyweds honeymooned in Acapulco, Mexico, before settling into their new life together in Washington, D.C. At the time, John F. Kennedy was a U.S. Senator from Massachusetts, and Jacqueline worked as a photographer for the Washington Times-Herald.
Their marriage, which lasted until John F. Kennedy's assassination in 1963, was often the subject of public fascination and scrutiny. Despite the challenges they faced, including Kennedy's chronic health problems and alleged infidelities, the couple remained together and had two children, Caroline and John Jr.
The wedding of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier on September 12, 1953, marked the beginning of a new chapter in their lives and a significant moment in American history, as the couple would go on to become one of the most iconic and influential pairs of the 20th century.
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