Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy's Iconic Wedding Dress

0:00Entertainment's story is making news on March 6th, a new episode of the FX series Love Story just aired, spotlighting John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bassett, Kennedy's secret wedding on Cumberland. Island, Georgia, back on September 21st, 1996. Carolyn's iconic sand slip dress, designed by her friend Narciso Rodriguez, stole the show with its simple body-skimming silhouette. No lace, no. Puffs, no drama. Earlier this week, the episode brought fresh eyes to how Carolyn ditched the big, frilly bridal trends of the 80s and early 90s, like Princess Diana's massive taffeta gown with its 25-foot train from 1981. Instead, she went minimalist, pairing the dress with sheer gloves, a thin veil, crystal heels, and lilies of the valley. The look hit hard at the time, sparking requests for similar sleek styles and bridal shops and pushing designers toward biased cut silks over ballgowns, fashion fans credited with killing off the meringue era,

1:01and paving the way for modern simplicity. Guests at the tiny first African Baptist Church, included Kennedy family members, like Ted Kennedy, Caroline Kennedy, and young flower girls rose, and Tatiana. Carolyn's mom and sister were there too, all under strict secrecy with just 40 people total. Decades later, Carolyn's style still rules Pinterest boards and inspired looks like Meghan Markle's wedding gown. The original dress remains a mystery, possibly tucked away in private archives, keeping its cool aura alive through shows like this one. This DNN story is thanks to our sponsor details in the description. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you, a pillow with built-in sound, S-O-L-I-SOLiePillow.com.