Melania Knauss married Donald Trump on January 22, 2005, in a lavish ceremony that embodied luxury and splendor. John Galliano, the creative director of Christian Dior at the time, created Melania’s wedding gown, which was the focal point of this extravagant celebration.

Melania’s dress was an exquisite example of haute couture design. Featuring a 16-foot veil and a 13-foot train, the strapless ivory satin gown was embellished with 1,500 hand-stitched pearls and crystal rhinestones. It took more than 550 hours to create, and the finished dress weighed about 60 pounds. It was one of the most talked-about wedding gowns of the era because of its elaborate design and sheer volume.