She married NBA star Dwyane Wade this weekend.
And Gabrielle Union made sure she felt like a princess on her big day.
The 41-year-old married the basketball player on Saturday in an elaborate Disney-style castle in Miami, complete with a moat and wrought-iron gates.
Fairytale wedding: Gabrielle Union married Dwyane Wade on Saturday in a Disney-style castle in Miami
Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Wade: Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade exchanged vows Saturday in a luxurious and lavish ceremony at Chateau Artisan in Miami. The bride and groom looked simply stunning in matching white outfits in the first official photo.
The home, recently put on the market for $10.9 million, is located on its own five-acre moated island in the Redlands area of Florida.
Built by architect Charles Sieger as a private residence, the 20,000 square meter castle has eight bedrooms and eight bathrooms.
Two lookouts are at the end of a set of stone steps on either side of the lagoon, while the house is only accessible via a driveway.
Luxury: 20,000 square foot home includes luxurious open-plan living room
Medieval: One of the dining rooms has a long dark wooden table and gilded mirrors on the walls.
Airy and spacious: the living room is filled with light thanks to the floor-to-ceiling glass doors
Picturesque: One bedroom has circular windows overlooking the courtyard and a large king-size bed
“The house has become this island,” Sieger told HGTV last year. “But it still didn’t seem out of place, so we put in a dining gazebo on the south end and a sleeping gazebo on the north end. This makes the house appear larger than it is.
Sieger and his wife purchased the land for $414,000 in 2002.
“We’ve lived here for five years,” Sieger told HGTV. “It took us six years to build it. Had finished.’
Fit for a King: The grounds include a koi pond, landscaped grounds and fountains.
Plenty of space: the property has 2 gazebos, one for dining and one for sleeping.
Fairytale mansion: The entrance to the house looks like something out of a Disney movie, with strange circular windows and medieval design
Epic: The home, recently put on the market for $10.9 million, is located on its own five-acre moated island in Florida’s Redlands area.
Meanwhile, in the first photo released from her fairytale wedding, the actress certainly didn’t disappoint – and neither did her dashing hubby.
For the first of her two dresses, Gabrielle chose a Dennis Basso couture evening gown, which featured a sweetheart neckline with flattering details, a slim waist and a full skirt. .a sеxy high slit.
A sheer white veil added drаmа and glamor to her overall look,while she kept her accessories to a minimum, with just a simple pair of diamond earrings complementing her sparkling million-dollar Jason Of Beverly Hills engagement ring.new alliance.
Investment: The owner, architect Charles Sieger, purchased the land in 2002 for $414,000
Her long, dark brown hair was pulled back into a luxurious bun, her beautiful face framed in loose curls.
Her makeup was flawless, with dewy skin, smoky eyes, and soft, shiny pink lips.
His 32-year-old Miami Heat shooting guard looked impeccable in a crisp white custom Dsquared2 tuxedo and matching silk bow tie from his custom-designed wedding collection by The Tie Bar.
A Floral Fix corsage matched the bride’s beautiful bouquet of cream roses.
In keeping with the white theme, the couple’s female guests also wore immaculate colors, while the me𝚗 stuck to tradition in black.
The intimate ceremony attended by Dwyane’s two older children from a previous marriage and his nephew, whom he helps raise, reportedly saw a performance by R’n’B superstar John Legend.
The couple’s reception was set up as a “fun 1930s party,” with guests sipping Vanilla Puddin’ Chardonnay.
When choosing her wedding dress, from the start, Gabrielle had a clear idea of what exactly she wаnted.
‘Congratulations to the beautiful bride’: The 41-year-old chose a couture dress by Dennis Basso, which featured a sweetheart neckline with flattering details, a slim waist and full skirt, while she wore a thick, a bouquet of cream roses
However, when she met designer Dennis Basso at the Kleinfeld wedding dress salon in New York, it seemed like everything she envisioned had been thrown out when trying on the dresses, People reported.
‘Like most brides, Gabrielle came to stylist Jason Bolden with a clear vision. But everything changed when she tried on the dress!’ Creators Tell People About Their First Datesin May.
“Together, [we all] decided she wаnted to be a surprise. She wаnted to be sеxy and show off her great figure, but that evolved.
“She said Dwayne was very fashionable and she really wаnted to incorporate him into her dress,” he continued. “We looked at color samples, took measurements and even thought about what flowers she would bring. It was a great collaboration.
Not bad! Guests were taken to the beautiful Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel ahead of Saturday’s festival
The operation was well executed: many luxury buses were seen arriving at the hotel to transport the wedding guests.
Speaking about the undeniably stunning end result, Dennis revealed the complexity of the design.
“We actually made the entire bodice and corset just for her. The entire dress is hand beaded with pearls and crystals. She wаnted something shiny, which wasn’t too “cha cha”, but which was still classy,” he explains.
“The materials were shipped from Italy. The dress was draped perfectly to accentuate her figure and the slit was an opportunity to show off her stunning shoes and legs!
“Literally, she looks like a living doll: her waist is incredibly small in this dress! Gabrielle essentially created a fashion moment.
Dress to impress: DJ Irie and actress Lisa Vidal were among the guests, the wоmen were asked to wear white for the occasion while the me𝚗 kept it classic black, the groom stood out in a personalized white Dsquared2 tuxedo
They really know how to party! The bride and groom celebrated their upcoming nuptials with a grand rehearsal dinner at Prime 112 restaurant in Miami Beach on Friday evening.
Gabrielle herself revealed the first of two dresses she will wear on her big day: “Dennis, Jason and I worked together to choose the perfect fabric, style and finishing details for not one but two dresses.
“The two looks are almost opposites and have similarities. Dennis Basso was able to capture my modest and feminine side through his sketches.”
Taking to Instagram on Saturday evening, Basso posted a sneak peek of the dress as he posed with his blushing bride-to-be during their final fitting.
“Congratulations to the beautiful bride @gabunion and @dwyanewade she looks stunning in my dress #wedding #wedding #love #couture,” he captioned the image.
It’s entertainment! John Legend and his wife Chrissy Teigen were spotted leaving Los Angeles heading to Miami on Friday, with the R’n’B singer performing at the ceremony.