Of all the presidential nuptials,Jackie Kennedy’s wedding was arguably the most beautifulof them all.
Everything from the dashing groom to the big-name guest list to the New England locale was spot-on.
Those 50 yards of silk taffeta became instantly iconic from the moment Kennedy stepped in front of the cameras.
Sadly, not every first lady can say the same.
Melania’s first wedding gown was equally lavish.
For the reception, Melania switched to a much more comfortable dress, a tulle Vera Wang number.
Normally, we’d rave about a Wang design, but this one was a miss.
So, the couple opted for a small church ceremony and intimate reception.
And her floral headpiece is a little too Princess Leia for our taste.
However, some unconventional brides have bucked the tradition; among them was Lou Hoover.
The effect was more funereal than festive.
To be fair, the Hoovers had more pressing etiquette issues on their minds that day.
(The friend was a Catholic priest, and the Hoovers were Protestant.)
But her gown was just so… 90s, from the oversized portrait neckline to the fussily beaded bodice.
As it is, the dress seems destined to stay in its box for the next three decades.
We can’t imagine that Malia or Sasha will be asking to borrow it for their weddings.
The train alone must have given her a backache, and the huge bouquet probably didn’t help.
