The first ladies of the United States are some of the most influential women in the world, with their fashion choices frequently scrutinized and duplicated.

Even before the following notable women became first ladies, they showed off their unique styles with their wedding gowns. Here are some fabulous vintage photos that give us a peek into the personal lives of seven popular first ladies on their wedding days.

Elizabeth (Betty) Bloomer Warren and Gerald Ford – October 15, 1948

Many years before becoming a trailblazing first lady of the United States, Betty Warren married an aspiring congressman named Gerald R. Ford.

As a divorcee (her first marriage lasted five years), Betty opted to wear a long-sleeved, sapphire blue satin gown for her second wedding. She accessorized the look with a lace-trimmed hat and a dark bouquet of flowers.

Gerald Ford claimed to have mud on his shoes for the big event, which Betty graciously “pretended not to notice.” The couple remained married until Ford’s 2006 death.

Barbara Pierce and George H. W. Bush – January 6, 1945

Barbara Pierce’s wedding to George Herbert Walker Bush was the start of a 73-year-long marriage.

The future first lady, and mother of yet another president, wore an embroidered ivory satin gown with a high neck.

Her mother-in-law’s veil served as the “something borrowed” part of her wedding ensemble, and she carried a matching floral bouquet.

Today, visitors to the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum can view a replica of Mrs. Bush’s wedding gown, which is on permanent display.

Elizabeth Virginia (Bess) Wallace and Harry S. Truman – June 28, 1919

For her summertime wedding to her childhood friend Harry Truman, Bess Wallace wore a lightweight white georgette dress with a ribbed fabric trim. She carried yellow roses, and her attendants wore yellow and blue gowns while the church was decked out in pastel colors.

Coincidentally, the Treaty of Versailles was signed on the same day as the Trumans’ wedding, officially ending World War I. Harry Truman had recently been honorably discharged from the Army as a captain.

Anne Frances Robbins (Nancy Davis) and Ronald Reagan – March 4, 1952

When Nancy Davis married fellow Hollywood star Ronald Reagan, he was already president — of the Screen Actors Guild. His political aspirations were still a few years away.

For their nuptials, Nancy wore a dark wool suit with white lapels and a hat with a birdcage veil. The Reagans’ understated wedding was attended by two close friends, the actors William Holden and his wife Brenda Marshall. Holden and Marshall were arguing that day, as Nancy later revealed to The New York Times. They “weren’t speaking to each other, but that didn’t spoil the ceremony for Ronnie and me,” she said.

Anna Eleanor Roosevelt and Franklin Delano Roosevelt – March 17, 1905

Even though it took place on St. Patrick’s Day, Eleanor Roosevelt stuck with a traditional white gown for her wedding to Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The date was actually chosen so that then-President Theodore Roosevelt, who was an uncle to Eleanor and fifth cousin to FDR, would be in town and could give the bride away.

Eleanor Roosevelt wore a long-sleeved satin dress with lace accents and a matching train. She carried a dramatic bouquet of lilies of the valley. She went on to become the longest-serving first lady in U.S. history, as FDR was president for four terms (twelve years).

Laura Lane and George W. Bush – November 5, 1977

The Texas librarian’s dress (purchased off the rack!) could be considered plain by people who are fans of big gowns, but its classic and simple style has held up well over the decades. Laura accentuated her look with a pearl necklace and matching heels.

The future first lady met George Bush at a backyard barbecue the same year they married. She later recounted their initial meeting to The Wall Street Journal. “I thought George was cute. Mainly he liked to talk and I liked to listen,” she said. Today, Laura Bush is the oldest living former first lady.

Jacqueline Lee (Jackie) Bouvier and John F. Kennedy – September 12, 1953

Jacqueline Bouvier’s wedding to Senator John F. Kennedy was one of the biggest social and political events of its time. Jackie’s silk taffeta dress had a full skirt and portrait neckline that she accentuated with a single-strand pearl necklace.

This iconic wedding gown has inspired generations of bridal styles. However, its creator wasn’t publicly acknowledged until after the fact. Ann Lowe, the now-famous African-American designer, was responsible for the dress but was not credited by name until the mid-1960s.