Weddings hardly ever go as planned. That couldn’t be truer for Nicky Hilton, who had not one but two major disasters happen at her wedding despite having the world’s best wedding stylists, planners, and suppliers at her disposal.
Nicky Hilton in her Valentino Couture wedding gown at Claridge’s hotel and heading to her wedding to James Rothschild at Kensington Palace in London, England, on July 10, 2015 (Credit: Will Alexander / WENN)
Nicky Hilton’s Dream Wedding Gown: A Valentino Masterpiece
The 31-year-old hotel heiress, who tied the knot with British banking heir James Rothschild, started her big day looking calm and radiant.
She stunned the crowd outside of Claridge’s Hotel in her dream wedding dress: a high-neck, long-sleeve, balloon-skirt guipure lace gown custom-made by Valentino, whom she had chosen to be her designer “ever since [she] was a little girl.”
Nicky kept her bridal makeup soft and feminine, wearing her blond hair in a side-swept updo, neatly tucked underneath a 3-meter-long veil.
Nicky Hilton is seen sitting inside a luxury car, wearing a delicate lace veil that frames her face, showcasing her soft bridal makeup and elegant updo
Nicky Hilton in her Valentino Couture wedding gown made of guipure lace, embellished with crystals, and topped off with a 3-meter-long train
The First Mishap: A Veil Caught Under a Bentley Tire
Nicky really looked majestic, didn’t she? Unfortunately for her, the wedding mishaps started happening as soon as she stepped out from her bridal prep at Claridge’s Hotel.
As Nicky turned the corner to step into the waiting Bentley, the end of her delicate lace veil snagged beneath the front tire. She froze awkwardly, unable to move, while a male wedding guest rushed over, carefully tugging at the veil to free it from its unexpected trap.
The lace veil of Nicky Hilton’s $77,000 Valentino Couture wedding gown getting caught on the front tire of the Bentley that was to take her to her wedding at Kensington Palace
A Wardrobe Malfunction at Kensington Palace
The disasters didn’t stop there. Perhaps being careful about not getting her veil caught on anything again, Nicky carried the bottom of her dress as she arrived at Kensington Palace. However, she lifted the hem slightly too high, accidentally revealing her underwear and wedding garter to photographers.
Nicky Hilton inadvertently flashing her underwear and garter to the cameras as she adjusts her wedding gown
Nicky Hilton’s Custom Christian Louboutin Wedding Shoes
Oh, well, at least we got to see full views of Nicky Hilton’s wedding shoes. They are custom-made Christian Louboutin white satin pumps with “Mrs. Rothschild” inscribed on the sides of the heels.
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The shoes are rumored to be one of three pairs the famed French shoe designer designed especially for Nicky’s wedding day.
Nicky Hilton’s custom Christian Louboutin wedding shoes inscribed with “Mrs. Rothschild” on the heels
How to Customize Your Own Wedding Shoes
While we can only dream of Monsieur Louboutin designing a pair just for us, we can customize our wedding shoes.
One way is to use shoe decals that read “Mrs. New Last Name,” the wedding date, or cute his-and-her sayings like “I Do” and “Me Too.” You can purchase these wedding shoe stickers on Amazon:
Kreative Decals Last Name and Wedding Date Shoe Stickers, $10
Parisxox by Arbie Goodfellow “I Do” Wedding Shoe Stickers, $10
More Bridal Shoe Inspiration for Your Big Day
For readers interested in exploring more about bridal fashion and wedding footwear, Your Next Shoes offers a variety of insightful articles. Discover the top 10 websites for dream wedding shoes to find your perfect pair.
If you’re seeking timeless elegance, explore the most classic satin bridal shoes that exude sophistication. For personalized advice, our essential tips for finding the perfect bridal shoes will guide you through the selection process.
Additionally, gain inspiration from celebrity weddings, such as Paris Hilton’s enchanting fairytale wedding, to see how stars style their big day.