Paris Hilton’s Wedding Dress Was Every Bit As Extravagant As You Would Expect

Of course she chose a classic American designer.

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by Hannah Banks-Walker |
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Paris Hilton was never going to have a low-key wedding. Instead, she declared her 'wedding week', which culminated in a lavish ceremony at her late grandfather's Bel-Air estate yesterday, where she said 'I do' to Carter Reum. In fact, celebrations are ongoing, as the wedding is a three day affair, including a carnival on the Santa Monica Pier today and a black-tie party on Saturday. Oh, and of course it's being filmed for Hilton's upcoming documentary.

As Hilton told Jimmy Fallon when she appeared on The Tonight Show back in August, she was planning a whole lot of outfits. 'Lots of dresses, probably 10. I love outfit changes,' she said. While we're yet to see the full wedding wardrobe, Hilton has given us all a glimpse of her actual wedding dress, which looks to be every bit as romantic as you might expect.

Sharing a cropped shot of herself on Instagram, Hilton showed off the top of her wedding gown on Instagram. Designed by Oscar de la Renta, the dress boasts a high neck, long sleeves and a bodice made of intricately appliquéd flowers. Hilton wore a classic veil with her hair up and diamond earrings.

Interestingly, this first glimpse suggested that Hilton took some tips from her sister, Nicky, who married James Rothschild in 2015. While her dress was designed by Valentino, it too featured a high neck and long sleeves.

Nicky Hilton in her Valentino wedding dress
Nicky Hilton in her Valentino wedding dress

Hilton employed Jose Villa, the most in-demand celebrity wedding photographer, to capture her big day. He has also photographed the weddings of Hailey Bieber, Priyanka Chopraand, most recently,Ivy Getty. We can only wait to see pictures of the dress in its entirety, as well as all of the other outfits Hilton will no doubt be unveiling throughout the next couple of days.

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