20+ of the Most Gorgeous Inaugural Gowns Worn By First Ladies

Published on 12/01/2021
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Betty Ford Didn’t Wear White At Her Second Wedding

In 1948, Elizabeth Anne “Betty” Bloomer and Gerald R. Ford exchanged vows at the Grace Episcopal Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where the couple lived. She chose not to wear white on her wedding day, in contrast to the majority of brides. She, on the other hand, looked stunning in her shimmering dress and matching shoes. Betty was getting married for the second time. Her first husband, William G. Warren, was an alcoholic who died in a car accident. Their divorce was finalized in 1947. After meeting Ford, she and he decided to postpone their wedding until after he finished his campaign for the United States House of Representatives. As reported by the New York Times, “Jerry was running for Congress and wasn’t sure how voters might feel about his marrying a divorced ex-dancer.”

Betty Ford Didn't Wear White At Her Second Wedding

Betty Ford Didn’t Wear White At Her Second Wedding

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Nancy Reagan Hid A Baby Bump Under Her Wedding Gown

Nancy Davis worked as an actress in the 1940s and 1950s, and she was involved with a number of celebrities before meeting Ronald Reagan, including Clark Gable and John Wayne. When Ronald was president of the Screen Actors Guild in 1949, she met him for the first time. Ronald was not a great fan of marriage, especially after his divorce from Jane Wyman in the early 1990s. After three years of courtship, he and Nancy tied the knot in 1952. The ceremony was held at the last minute in order to avoid being covered by the media, and just the best man and matron of honor were in attendance. Nancy was eight months pregnant at the time of the ceremony, which took place at the Little Brown Church in Los Angeles. She opted for a straightforward, no-frills outfit.

Nancy Reagan Hid A Baby Bump Under Her Wedding Gown

Nancy Reagan Hid A Baby Bump Under Her Wedding Gown

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