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Nicky Hilton marries James Rothschild

The heiress wed banker James Rothschild at Kensington Palace
Nicky Hilton marries James Rothschild

The 31-year-old hotel heiress wed banking heir James Rothschild in a lavish ceremony at Kensington Palace on Friday.

Nicky wore a simply stunning Valentino Haute Couture gown adorned with crystals and delicate ivory and silver guipure and was photographed stepping out of the iconic Claridge’s Hotel on her way to the ceremony.

The fabulously wealthy couple struck up a romance in 2011. James, 30, finally popped the question in August last year while the couple were enjoying a romantic boat trip on Italy’s picturesque Lake Como.

Nicky’s sister Paris served as bridesmaid for the ceremony in London, and it’s clear she couldn’t be happier for her loved-up sibling.

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“They’re so loyal and they’re so in love. They’re the ultimate couple. They’re like a prince and princess,” Paris told People.

Paris was also present at Nicky’s first wedding in 2004 to Todd Meister, a surprise ceremony which took place during a girls weekend in Las Vegas and was quietly annulled three months later.

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This time around, however, the bride went all out with her fairytale wedding. The gorgeous venue, the Orangery at Kensington Palace, was well stocked with plenty of champagne and fresh peonies. The Daily Mail reports that guests dined on a mixture of traditional English fare and classic American cuisine, with everything from caviar and foie gras to mini pizzas and mac and cheese on the menu.

However, the big day wasn’t without a few hitches! Nicky’s sweeping dress and veil became stuck under the wheel of a Bentley as she walked out of Claridge’s, causing the bride to stop in her tracks while a helper rushed forward to free her.

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