Hilary Swank and Philip Schneider exchanged vows last week, in the middle of redwood forest, in Saint Lucia Preserve, California.
In an exclusive interview with Vogue, Swank gushed over the day saying, “It was timeless. There is just no other way to describe it.”
“I was overwhelmed with such gratitude and thanks to be marrying the man of my dreams and to see all the people we love together in the middle of such a profound setting. It was truly a dream come true.”
The Hollywood beauty looked stunning in a custom-made Elie Saab gown, crafted from Chantilly lace, silk chiffon and organza silk. According to the brand, it took around 150 hours for them to create the beautiful piece. The embroidery alone took 70 of those hours.
Swank told Vogue that having Saab design her dress was a dream come true.
“I’ve loved Elie Saab for years and was thrilled to have him design my dress,” she told the magazine. “I wanted something romantic that felt as timeless as the redwood grove where we were to be married, and he delivered — designing something that far surpassed my greatest expectations. It was everything I imagined and more.”
The 44-year-old actress paired the custom dress with wedding shoes designed specifically to compliment her dress from Christian Louboutin, who also designed her fiance’s shoes for the day too. The bride later changed into a dress by Christian Dior for the reception.
The location was chosen by the bride and groom to reflect their love of the outdoors. They also wanted to get married close to Swank’s home so her father, who recently had a lung transplant and is unable to travel, could walk her down the aisle.
