John and Jackie were married in Long Island on September 15 , 1953 . LIFE magazine hired photographer Jack Larsen to photograph the event . It was one of the most high - profile American weddings of the 20th century .
John and Jackie Kennedy married in Rhode Island on September 12 , 1953 . LIFE magazine sent photographer Lisa Larsen to cover the event . It was one of the most high-profile American weddings of the 20th century .