The actress Hilary Swank ties the knot with social entrepreneur Philip Schneider in a stunning yet intimate wedding location close to her California home.
Alexandra Macon of Vogue detailed the joys for us.
Actress Wears Elie Saab Couture and Christian Dior at Her Wedding in the Redwoods
Hilary wore a white lace and embroidered dress by Ellie Saab Couture for her fairytale ceremony. Mariska Hargitay served as her maid of honour while fellow actor and Supernatural star Misha Collins were amongst the guests.
The gown comprised of 25 meters of Chantilly lace, eight meters of silk chiffon, furthermore six meters of organza silk. It took 150 hours to create with 70 hours of that focused exclusively on embroidery. Seven people made the dress, including three seamstresses, two petites mains, one patternmaker, and above all, the head of the atelier. “I have loved Elie Saab for years and was thrilled he designed my dress,” Hilary says. “I wanted something romantic that felt as timeless as the redwood grove where we were to be married, and he consequently delivered. Designing something that far surpassed my greatest expectations, as a result it was certainly everything I imagined and more.”
Of the setting, most noteworthy, “It was timeless. There is just no other way to describe it.” explained Hilary. The couple said their vows in intimate redwood grove populated with trees that are over 800 years old.
Looking to have a wedding that is truly personal to your being? A good tip is to mull over what resonates with you, whether you want all your brothers and sisters in particular colours, or that as an environmentalist you’d want to press the point home around using recycled or sustainable goods and products.
Whatever it is, jot it down and keep doing this. Oftentimes, the ‘resonation’ comes to you unexpectedly when exercising, or having doing something quite unrelated! Over a time, you’ll have put together a vision of what you truly would like to have on the rare day where you get to call the shots in having that perfect day. Then the rest is simpler to execute, if you have a wedding planner give them the vision, otherwise do it yourself pick up things in advance. Half the fun is in the journey
Different countries have different ways on how they celebrate and prepare for their wedding. This is because they have different sets of beliefs and traditions.
Pure and clean, the traditional bridal colour, is a good catch-all colour for weddings as it contains all the colours of the spectrum and therefore all their qualities.
Full of energy; Symbolises beauty, courage, continuity and immortality; Attention grabbing and assertive. Raises the pulse rate – hence a passionate colour!
Feminine and non-threatening – think pink and you think of grace, gentility, and happiness.
Bright, sunny and cheerful – a symbol of friendship. Stimulates the memory – reminiscent of summer, sunshine and holidays.
Synonymous with nature and ecology – the perfect complement to any other bloom.
Pale blue hues calm worries and preoccupation – representing peace, openness, and serenity.
Dramatic, flamboyant, unusual and mystical. The colour of royalty, representing refinement, grace, and elegance.