Newport Church where JFK Wed Jackie to Commemorate Wedding

Newport served as a backdrop for the marriage between John Fitzgerald Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier in 1953.

They wed at St. Mary’s Church in Newport, the oldest Roman Catholic Parish in Rhode Island and a designated National Historic Shrine that draws visitors from around the world for its role in American history.

On Dec. 27 from 7 to 8 p.m., the church will “return in time” to that moment when the wedding took place.

A presentation highlighting the wedding, “A Return to Camelot; A Remembrance of Jackie and JFK’s Wedding Day” includes film of the wedding and reception, photos, musical presentations and more.

The church will be decorated with hundreds of poinsettias and the church’s Musical Director, along with the Choir of St. Mary’s, will play selections from the wedding.

A donation of $10 is suggested. Proceeds from the event will support the St. Mary’s music program and soup kitchen.

Photos via John F. Kennedy Presidental Library and Museum