Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy's wedding dress worn Sept.12, 1953 when she married John F. Kennedy; displayed at JFK Library and Museum in 2003 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of their wedding; probably will not be displayed again in this way because the weight of the dress is causing the fabric to tear
This photo was taken on July 12, 2003 using a Sony 6 MVC-CD500 U.
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song* (88 months ago | reply)
i cann't explain, i just love this
JAEbugs (88 months ago | reply)
my fave exhibit at the smithonian is the first ladies' dresses- i am so glad to see this beautiful dress!
Alabamanglican (88 months ago | reply)
Apparently Jackie hated this dress. Her mother insisted she wear it, though.
Dailyville (88 months ago | reply)
Alabamanglican, that's interesting to know. Wonder what she would have preferred.
April Moran [deleted] (88 months ago | reply)
What a beautiful dress. From the thumbnail I thought it was a flower :)
spilltojill (88 months ago | reply)
Congrats on making interestingness on 5 March 2006!!!
Love the pic!
Kerry Reed (88 months ago | reply)
Yes! Congrates! Wonderful dress, I had no idea what it looked like. It is beautiful. But I do think Jackie had more tailored taste.
Jeanne8 (88 months ago | reply)
Absolutely exquisite and beautiful as was she.
meidvrouwstuk [deleted] (88 months ago | reply)
What a beautiful dress, i am already married , but otherwise i wouls like to marry in this dress
Monimania (84 months ago | reply)
its not my style at all but I think its beautiful
folkartblonde (84 months ago | reply)
exquisite dress, but even moreso.... this is a really great shot. love the lighting
Dr Tao (79 months ago | reply)
Stunning............. Really great! Thanks for sharing! Jacqueline Kennedy - is one of my most favorite style-icon!
SamSpice (74 months ago | reply)
Wow, so beautiful! Do you know who designed it?
driababe (74 months ago | reply)
Oh wow! Even though it's from '53 I would've worn it at my wedding this year. Jackie O had such an amazing sense of style.
kevbeaux (73 months ago | reply)
Jackie's Dress was designed by a seamstress her mother used frequently, Ann Lowe who was an African American designer. The dress was of Ivory Silk Tafeta.
Joyful Abode (72 months ago | reply)
So gorgeous!
Nancy Harris (72 months ago | reply)
Beautiful! I have a picture of the church where they were married in Portland, when I went on my trip to New England.
mirka peerka (65 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called weddings edmonton, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
so romantic
vi ! (65 months ago | reply)
It's a picture from a gold time. I wish I could have lived that time ....
His Delight (64 months ago | reply)
Stunning!!!!!!!!
Christmas Wedding (64 months ago | reply)
My gal is out buying her dress right now. I am so excited.
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*lovespictures* (62 months ago | reply)
THat is a BEAUTIFUL dress!!
Liza Edith Photography (61 months ago | reply)
That is one amazing dress...how fortunate to have seen this!!
phannntasia (59 months ago | reply)
You're very lucky to have had the change to not only photograph it but see it with your own eyes! Gorgeous.
_Nia_ (58 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called WEDDING PLANNERS, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
ayemoah (58 months ago | reply)
Actually. I would believe whoever said Jackie didn't like it. Her other dresses seemed to be much more streamlined. I doubt she was down with the huge circles above the hem line.
They got married in Newport RI.. not Portland unless you are talking about second marriage. I don't know where her second wedding to Onassis was but i doubt Onassis would pick Portland Maine for his wedding.
kevbeaux (58 months ago | reply)
It's well documented in several books that Jackie despised it and was pressured into it by her mother Janet Auchincloss. She didn't mind the bottom so much but hated the circles of ruffles.
You are right ayemoah, They were married at Newport. Onassis and Jackie were married on Skorpios, Greece, in his island chapel.
moye_family (57 months ago | reply)
Beautiful dress & shot, Thanks for sharing this.
cogaithuytinh_66 (57 months ago | reply)
Njce,i like it and want wear it with my lover
Jillian Rose (57 months ago | reply)
amazing!
BellaVoce85 (57 months ago | reply)
Oleg Cassini designed her dress. I adore his designs.
Scoochy1956 (54 months ago | reply)
This dress is much more beautiful than that of the former Princess of Wales, Diana. I would REALLY LOVE to see close-ups of the veil. I've read that it was her grandmother's veil and done in rosepoint lace (whatever that is--sounds pretty though). If anyone has a decent photo of the veil I would LOVE to see it! Thank you.
chhouk_beung (54 months ago | reply)
Dress
therusticvictorian (53 months ago | reply)
Wow, I love it, thanks for the picture.
allison1709792 (53 months ago | reply)
when they were in the white house oleg cassini was her designer and dressmaker... however, i don't think he designed this dress. Too bad they wont be displaying it anymore. But how lucky we are that you took this photo! :)
its my fave!
Musphay (47 months ago | reply)
Me encanto!! hermoso vestido.
corina gonzales (46 months ago | reply)
omg i want this dress so bad! even though i'm not getting married haha
Bobobonehead (NiX) (44 months ago | reply)
Jackie's mother was right.
maximusandz (34 months ago | reply)
The dress is gorgeous, one way or another...
On the topic of whether the dress was her choice or not....Dresses before her marriage got her the man, whether that was a good thing or not. I think her later choices of men, without her mom, were not as sophisticated. She did seem to inherit her mother's sense of good taste in clothing.
rockcompany (24 months ago | reply)
So beautiful!!!
Sinister Rules (24 months ago | reply)
oh wow - that is absolutely gorgeous!
Tupperware94 (23 months ago | reply)
This is a beautiful dress but according to the book "American's Queen", Jacqueline hated this dress because it didn't flatter her figuar. Her mother had the dress made and insisted she wear it. Jacqueline didn't have much confidence in her style until after she became a Kennedy.
www.perfectweddingforever.com (23 months ago | reply)
wooow, I just love love love this wedding dress
www.perfectweddingforever.com (23 months ago | reply)
I love love love this gorgerous wedding dress
HBcapturelife (23 months ago | reply)
Love it!
Color Me Happy in Texas (22 months ago | reply)
Thanks for being so nice about finding this photo on my blog. Sorry about the "accident". I have edited it to include a link and give you credit. Lucky you to see the dress!
MYPINKRAINBOW (21 months ago | reply)
this is the most beautiful wedding dress i so would want my dream dress to be something like this thanks for sharing the pic i have looked all over and finally found it right her on flickr , have a pink rainbow day
88 Events Company (20 months ago | reply)
Absolutely gorgeous. love the shape
Vladimir2011 (20 months ago | reply)
was very impressed by this shot. I would like to use it for the website www.vipbridal.com.ua representing my bridal shop, which is quit known in this branch. Besides dressing the brides we are busy with creating their image, so interesting pictures featuring other brides are of a great use for our activities.