Melania Trump’s Wedding Dress
Melania Trump’s Iconic Wedding Gown
Melania Knauss married Donald Trump on January 22, 2005, in a lavish ceremony marked by luxury and style. The highlight was her wedding dress, designed by John Galliano, then creative director of Christian Dior. The gown was a masterpiece of haute couture, featuring a “16-foot veil and a 13-foot train,” adorned with “1,500 hand-stitched pearls and crystal rhinestones.” It took over 550 hours to make and weighed about 60 pounds, becoming one of the most talked-about gowns of its time.
A Star-Studded Celebration
The wedding took place at the Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach, Florida, followed by a reception at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. The guest list was full of celebrities and political figures, including Heidi Klum, Shaquille O’Neal, Katie Couric, former President Bill Clinton, and then-Senator Hillary Clinton. This mix reflected the couple’s blend of high society and political prominence.
Enduring Fascination with the Dress
Years later, Melania’s gown continues to captivate. In 2025, the dress was reportedly listed on eBay for $45,000, altered with added straps and embroidery by the seller who claimed to have paid $70,000 for it in 2010. Despite questions about the listing’s authenticity, it “rekindled interest in the famous dress and its significance in fashion history.”
