Wedding dress of Jacqueline Bouvier
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The wedding dress of Jacqueline Bouvier was worn by Jacqueline Bouvier
(later Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis) in her wedding to John F. Kennedy
on 12 September 1953. The dress is cited as iconic and one of the best-remembered bridal gowns of all time.
The ball gown was the creation of Ann Lowe
made from 15 metres (49.2 ft) of ivory silk taffeta. The veil made of lace, however, was the one worn by her grandmother in her wedding. Anne Lowe, who made the gown and also held the trail (so that it did not get trodden), was not given due credit by name. When Jacqueline was asked a question as to who made the gown, she replied that it was made by a "colored woman."
The wedding dress is now in the possession of the Kennedy Library in Boston
.
, a couturier famous for many rich and famous people.
The neckline was described as the portrait type and the skirt
was a bouffant style. Mini wax flowers decorated the skirt. The lace veil she wore belonged to her grandmother. A tiara
made of lace, decorated with orange blossoms in the traditional form, was used to tie the veil to her hair. White and pink gardenias and orchids were arranged in the bouquet that Jacqueline carried with the dress. The jewelry, which complemented the wedding dress, were very few but what she wore were of significance; these were the single strand of pearls that belonged to the family heirloom, a diamond leaf pin gifted by her parents, and a diamond bracelet
, a present given to her prior to the wedding day by John Kennedy. The matron of honor was Lee Bouvier Canfield, her sister, and Nina Auchincloss acted as her maid of honour and flower girl. There were ten brides maids, apart from attendants. The brides maids were dressed in pink silk faille with Tudor caps.
The wedding gown of ivory silk taffeta, a huge round skirt was made out of 50 yards (45.7 m) of ivory silk taffeta. Interwoven tucking bands and tiny wax flowers were part of the full bouffant skirt.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Jacqueline Lee Bouvier "Jackie" Kennedy Onassis was the wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and served as First Lady of the United States during his presidency from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. Five years later she married Greek shipping magnate Aristotle...
(later Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis) in her wedding to John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy , often referred to by his initials JFK, was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963....
on 12 September 1953. The dress is cited as iconic and one of the best-remembered bridal gowns of all time.
The ball gown was the creation of Ann Lowe
Ann Lowe
Anne Lowe was an African American fashion designer who designed the wedding dress for Jacqueline Bouvier when she married John F. Kennedy....
made from 15 metres (49.2 ft) of ivory silk taffeta. The veil made of lace, however, was the one worn by her grandmother in her wedding. Anne Lowe, who made the gown and also held the trail (so that it did not get trodden), was not given due credit by name. When Jacqueline was asked a question as to who made the gown, she replied that it was made by a "colored woman."
The wedding dress is now in the possession of the Kennedy Library in Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
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Design
The wedding dress was designed and made by African-American dress maker Ann LoweAnn Lowe
Anne Lowe was an African American fashion designer who designed the wedding dress for Jacqueline Bouvier when she married John F. Kennedy....
, a couturier famous for many rich and famous people.
The neckline was described as the portrait type and the skirt
Skirt
A skirt is a tube- or cone-shaped garment that hangs from the waist and covers all or part of the legs.In the western world, skirts are usually considered women's clothing. However, there are exceptions...
was a bouffant style. Mini wax flowers decorated the skirt. The lace veil she wore belonged to her grandmother. A tiara
Tiara
A tiara is a form of crown. There are two possible types of crown that this word can refer to.Traditionally, the word "tiara" refers to a high crown, often with the shape of a cylinder narrowed at its top, made of fabric or leather, and richly ornamented. It was used by the kings and emperors of...
made of lace, decorated with orange blossoms in the traditional form, was used to tie the veil to her hair. White and pink gardenias and orchids were arranged in the bouquet that Jacqueline carried with the dress. The jewelry, which complemented the wedding dress, were very few but what she wore were of significance; these were the single strand of pearls that belonged to the family heirloom, a diamond leaf pin gifted by her parents, and a diamond bracelet
Bracelet
A bracelet is an article of jewelry which is worn around the wrist. Bracelets can be manufactured from metal, leather, cloth, plastic or other materials and sometimes contain jewels, rocks, wood, and/or shells...
, a present given to her prior to the wedding day by John Kennedy. The matron of honor was Lee Bouvier Canfield, her sister, and Nina Auchincloss acted as her maid of honour and flower girl. There were ten brides maids, apart from attendants. The brides maids were dressed in pink silk faille with Tudor caps.
The wedding gown of ivory silk taffeta, a huge round skirt was made out of 50 yards (45.7 m) of ivory silk taffeta. Interwoven tucking bands and tiny wax flowers were part of the full bouffant skirt.