Celebrity Wedding

Wedding planning can be overwhelming.  Take a cue from celebrities who have been there/done that, and incorporate your personality.

Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett tied the knot in June 2009 at the infamous Playboy Mansion. The fairytale ceremony was held on the Mansion’s front lawn, amid more than 300 guests. The wedding, which cost an estimated $1 million, was organized by  the famous wedding planner to the stars, Nicole Hirsty of Cobalt Events. Hirsty and her team created a timeless wedding, reflective of the couple’s distinct personalities. And, in line with those personalities, the reception boasted a long night a dancing and celebration.

The site of the ceremony was laid with white and lavender flowers by LA Premier. The flower-covering consisted of more than 1200 orchids, 5000 roses and 2000 hydrangea blossoms. Kendra, a blushing bride, was walked down the white rose petal aisle by her brother, Colin, while wearing an original R. Mine Bridal Couture wedding dress and $100,000 jewelry by Michael Barin.  Bridesmaids included Holly Madison and Bridget Marquardt, who wore lavender dresses designed by R. Mine Bridal, while the groom and his men sported Sy Devore designed white tuxedos, personalized for each one of them.

Hugh Hefner, Kendra’s ex-boyfriend, was front and center with his then three girlfriends. The non-denominational ceremony was delivered by Chris Robinson, and the couple recited traditional vows. All in all is was a very short ceremony.  The real party took place is the Mansion’s backyard, under a decorated white tent.  A very romantic first dance was shared between the couple to George Strait’s “I Cross My Heart,” while Kendra and Hugh Hefner shared a heart-warming second dance to “As Time Goes By” from Casablanca.

The dinner buffet was prepared by Playboy’s in-house caterer and was composed of favorites like sushi, lobster and mini cheeseburgers. The chocolate and strawberry wedding cake was provided by Fantasy Frostings and showcased the couple monogram (a theme throughout the reception tent).  The high gloss, white dance floor shown a projected lavender monogram, and a photo montage of the couple played throughout the evening.  Kendra, in tribute to Heff and her tome at the Mansion, even selected white peacock chandeliers to be hung in the tent.

Kendra and Hank chose their venue because of her experience at the Mansion.  Every detail after that was planned with this history in mind.  How will you begin your wedding planning?