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A Look Back at Mick and Bianca Jagger's Shotgun Wedding in St. Tropez

  • <p>On May 12, 1971—49 years ago today—Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger married Nicaraguan-born actress and activist Bianca Jagger on the French Riviera. The marriage ended 7 years later, but their wedding remains the coolest of rock-and-roll affairs. The couple had met at the after party for one of the band's Paris shows just nine months earlier, but Bianca was already four months pregnant by the time they wed. (Their daughter Jade was born in October.) The couple informed guests of their wedding just a day before. The 75-person guest list, which included Paul McCartney, Keith Richards, Julie Christie, and Brigitte Bardot, offers a glimpse into the kind of rockstar-studded, slightly chaotic affair the day turned out to be. Journalist David Hepworth described the wedding as “[marking] the establishment of rock and roll as a viable branch of high society.” Take a look inside their holy matrimony below.</p>
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    A Look Back at Mick and Bianca Jagger's Shotgun Wedding in St. Tropez

    On May 12, 1971—49 years ago today—Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger married Nicaraguan-born actress and activist Bianca Jagger on the French Riviera. The marriage ended 7 years later, but their wedding remains the coolest of rock-and-roll affairs. The couple had met at the after party for one of the band's Paris shows just nine months earlier, but Bianca was already four months pregnant by the time they wed. (Their daughter Jade was born in October.) The couple informed guests of their wedding just a day before. The 75-person guest list, which included Paul McCartney, Keith Richards, Julie Christie, and Brigitte Bardot, offers a glimpse into the kind of rockstar-studded, slightly chaotic affair the day turned out to be. Journalist David Hepworth described the wedding as “[marking] the establishment of rock and roll as a viable branch of high society.” Take a look inside their holy matrimony below.

  • <p>The newly-weds pushed their way through crowds outside St. Tropez's town hall.</p>
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    Mobbed by Fans

    The newly-weds pushed their way through crowds outside St. Tropez's town hall.

  • <p>Bianca forever reinvented what it means to be a cool bride. She paired an Yves Saint Laurent tuxedo jacket (sans shirt) and with a bias-cut skirt and a broad-brimmed hat. Her nod to tradition was a discrete tulle veil. </p>
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    An Iconic Wedding Look

    Bianca forever reinvented what it means to be a cool bride. She paired an Yves Saint Laurent tuxedo jacket (sans shirt) and with a bias-cut skirt and a broad-brimmed hat. Her nod to tradition was a discrete tulle veil.

  • <p>Mick wore a suit and floral shirt.</p>
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    For Him Too

    Mick wore a suit and floral shirt.

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    Inside the Wedding Ceremony.

  • <p>French film director Roger Vadim with Bianca Jagger.</p>
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    Famous Guests

    French film director Roger Vadim with Bianca Jagger.

  • <p>Keith Richards, Anita Pallenberg and their children attended the wedding.</p>
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    Fellow Bandmates

    Keith Richards, Anita Pallenberg and their children attended the wedding.

  • <p>Mick and Bianca Jagger in the church after their ceremony.</p>
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    In the Church

    Mick and Bianca Jagger in the church after their ceremony.

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    Bianca and Mick at Their Ceremony.

  • <p>While the Jaggers planned to keep the wedding low-key, paparazzi were quick to show up.</p>
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    Tolerating the Attention

    While the Jaggers planned to keep the wedding low-key, paparazzi were quick to show up.

  • <p>British photographer Patrick Lichfield guides Bianca through the people.</p>
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    Crowds had Gathered

    British photographer Patrick Lichfield guides Bianca through the people.

  • <p>The Jaggers are seen leaving the Church of St. Anne to head to their wedding reception at the Hotel Byblos.</p>
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    To the Reception

    The Jaggers are seen leaving the Church of St. Anne to head to their wedding reception at the Hotel Byblos.

  • <p>Kenney Jones and Ronnie Lane make their way to the reception.</p>
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    Rock 'n' Roll Royalty

    Kenney Jones and Ronnie Lane make their way to the reception.

  • <p>Mick and Bianca Jagger seen with Saint-Tropez's Mayor, Marius Astezan.</p>
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    With the Mayor

    Mick and Bianca Jagger seen with Saint-Tropez's Mayor, Marius Astezan.

  • <p>The Jaggers in Venice.</p>
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    On Their Honeymoon

    The Jaggers in Venice.

<p>On May 12, 1971—49 years ago today—Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger married Nicaraguan-born actress and activist Bianca Jagger on the French Riviera. The marriage ended 7 years later, but their wedding remains the coolest of rock-and-roll affairs. The couple had met at the after party for one of the band's Paris shows just nine months earlier, but Bianca was already four months pregnant by the time they wed. (Their daughter Jade was born in October.) The couple informed guests of their wedding just a day before. The 75-person guest list, which included Paul McCartney, Keith Richards, Julie Christie, and Brigitte Bardot, offers a glimpse into the kind of rockstar-studded, slightly chaotic affair the day turned out to be. Journalist David Hepworth described the wedding as “[marking] the establishment of rock and roll as a viable branch of high society.” Take a look inside their holy matrimony below.</p>
<p>The newly-weds pushed their way through crowds outside St. Tropez's town hall.</p>
<p>Bianca forever reinvented what it means to be a cool bride. She paired an Yves Saint Laurent tuxedo jacket (sans shirt) and with a bias-cut skirt and a broad-brimmed hat. Her nod to tradition was a discrete tulle veil. </p>
<p>Mick wore a suit and floral shirt.</p>
<p>French film director Roger Vadim with Bianca Jagger.</p>
<p>Keith Richards, Anita Pallenberg and their children attended the wedding.</p>
<p>Mick and Bianca Jagger in the church after their ceremony.</p>
<p>While the Jaggers planned to keep the wedding low-key, paparazzi were quick to show up.</p>
<p>British photographer Patrick Lichfield guides Bianca through the people.</p>
<p>The Jaggers are seen leaving the Church of St. Anne to head to their wedding reception at the Hotel Byblos.</p>
<p>Kenney Jones and Ronnie Lane make their way to the reception.</p>
<p>Mick and Bianca Jagger seen with Saint-Tropez's Mayor, Marius Astezan.</p>
<p>The Jaggers in Venice.</p>
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Only months after the couple met in Paris, they tied the knot during a rockstar-studded weekend on the French Riviera.

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