By the time of their wedding they were , in a sense , already superstars . 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 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 .