"I was looking for my equal": Paris Hilton ties the knot
40-year-old socialite and hotel heiress Paris Hilton tied the knot in an extravagant ceremony on November 11, with celebratory events lasting a further two days after the couple said ‘I do’.
Hilton married 40-year-old entrepreneur and venture capitalist Carter Reum in a lavish ceremony on Thursday in Los Angeles’ prestigious Bel Air neighbourhood, at late grandfather Barron Hilton’s estate.
The couple got engaged in February, when Reum proposed during a surprise birthday vacation on a private island, with a ring designed by Jean Dousset, great-grandson of Louis Cartier.
For the ceremony, the bride wore a custom high-necked Oscar de la Renta gown. Hilton told Vogue, “We spent months designing my dress to perfection with the amazing Oscar de la Renta designers, Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim.
“I love how it turned out. I wanted something that was timeless, elegant, chic, and iconic, and I am so happy. My stylist, Sammy K, helped me choose accessories to go with my look.” Hilton explained on Instagram that the gown was inspired by Princess Grace Kelly's timeless elegance.
As for the reception, Hilton changed dresses three times: off-the shoulder Ghalia Lav style with a corset top and sweetheart neckline, a long, crystal-covered style with cape designed by Pamella Roland and a short dress also by Oscar de la Renta.
The reception featured a performance by Demi Lovato and a five-tier wedding cake created by Joanie and Leigh’s Cakes. Attendees included childhood best friend and Simple Life co-star Nicole Richie, and Hilton’s former stylist turned mogul, Kim Kardashian.
The celebrations continued on Friday with a carnival at Santa Monica Pier, and on Saturday with a black tie ball.
Reflecting on her ‘dream wedding’ and being a new bride on her blog, Hilton wrote, “I’ve lived a very unique life in the public eye over the last two decades and throughout the years, I was always searching for my partner. Not only someone to share my dreams with but a man to build a future together. I was looking for my equal. Someone who wasn’t fascinated with “Paris Hilton” but instead, someone who saw the real me and loved me for me.
“Someone who is loving and kind. Someone to be a father to my future children. I’m so proud of my love story with Carter, and even more excited that it’s just beginning. My next chapter as a wife is going to be the best yet.
“Yesterday was the big day: My Wedding. I finally got to kiss my Prince and begin the happily ever after I’ve been dreaming of since I was a little girl. It was a true fairytale wedding.”
Hilton filmed a docuseries for Peacock while preparing for her nupitals, with the first episode of Paris in Love premiering over the weekend.
Image: Paris Hilton/Instagram