The World’s Most Expensive Weddings

On September 12th, 1953, the couple chose to exchange their vows in St. Mary’s Church in Washington, which was attended by a who’s who of Washington’s political and diplomatic establishment.Jackie wore a custom-designed gown by Ann Lowe that was made of ivory silk and featured a portrait neckline and a bouffant skirt. 

The dress, which was constructed out of fifty yards of cloth, was accessorized with a rose point lace heritage veil. The subsequent event was held not far away on the 300-acre property known as Hammersmith Farm, which belonged to the mother of the bride. About 400 more visitors participated in the celebrations that were taking place at that site.