Between “black-tie optional,” “beach formal,” and “garden party chic,” wedding dress codes can feel like a foreign language. One you’re expected to master by the time the big day arrives. The good ...

Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr. tied the knot in a secret ceremony in 1996. The bride wore a simple bias-cut silk gown that has since become certifiably iconic. The understated look ...