The Highlights:
~ Engagement Date: June 24, 1953
~ Engagement Location: Up for debate: either Parker’s in Omni Parker House, Boston, Massachusetts; or Martin’s Tavern in Georgetown, Washington, D.C
~ Engagement Ring: French jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels comprised a 2.88-carat diamond and a 2.84-carat emerald, both emerald-cut, on a band of baguette-cut emeralds and diamonds
~ Wedding Date: September 12, 1953
~ Wedding Venue: Hammersmith Farm in Newport, Rhode Island
~ Guest Count: 800 at the ceremony, 1200 at the reception
~ Wedding Gown Designer: Ann Lowe, stunning ivory silk taffeta gown
~ Groom’s Tux/Suite Designer:
~ Wedding Party: The best man was John’s brother, Robert F Kennedy, with an additional 13 ushers. Jackie’s sister, Lee Radziwill, was her matron-of-honour, with a further 10 bridesmaids, all dressed in pink faille silk dresses and matching Tudor caps.
~ First Dance Song: “I Married an Angel” by Meyer Davis and His Orchestra
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