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The Wedding of John and Jacqueline Kennedy

This photograph was taken by Toni Frissell at the wedding of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier on September 12, 1953 in Newport, Rhode Island. The future president and first lady were married at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church followed by a reception (seen here) at Hammersmith Farm, the 300 acre oceanfront estate owned by the Auchincloss family. Hugh D. Auchincloss was Jacqueline's stepfather. Mrs. Kennedy's dress was designed by Ann Lowe.
Photographer
Toni Frissell
Date of Work
September 12, 1953
Type
Photograph
Credit
Toni Frissell, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston