Inside the most lavish wedding of year: Influencer wears four gowns
German fashion influencer Leonie Hanne has tied the knot with her longtime partner Alexander Galievsky in one of the most lavish weddings of the year.
Hanne, who boasts 4.7 million Instagram followers and graced the cover of Harper's Bazaar Bride in 2024, celebrated the extravagant wedding weekend on the French Riviera after the couple married in an intimate London civil ceremony in May.
Their destination wedding took place at the famed Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat - one of the Côte d'Azur's most breathtaking and historic venues.
The pastel-pink Belle Époque estate, known for its manicured gardens, elegant fountains and sweeping Mediterranean views, provided a picture-perfect backdrop for the couple's vows.
Set against the villa's signature pink façade, the ceremony featured dreamy white floral installations.
The lavish reception was equally opulent, with designer crockery and masses of white flowers adorning the dining tables where guests gathered beneath the Riviera sky.
German fashion influencer Leonie Hanne has tied the knot with her longtime partner Alexander Galievsky in one of the most lavish weddings of the year
The bride wore four custom Dolce & Gabbana gowns - including this racy halter-neck design that featured sheer lace panels and an open neckline
Their destination wedding took place at the famed Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat - one of the Côte d'Azur's most breathtaking and historic venues
The pastel-pink Belle Époque estate, known for its manicured gardens, elegant fountains and sweeping Mediterranean views, provided a picture-perfect backdrop for the couple's vows
Guests were also handed elegant white lace fans to help cool down in the European summer heat.
An enormous eight-tier wedding cake served as one of the evening's centrepieces, towering over the glamorous reception setup.
Among the glamorous guests were Emily in Paris star Ashley Park, supermodel Ashley Graham, influencer Jess Hunt, content creator Milena Karl and celebrity interior designer Theresa Obermoser, who all served as bridesmaids.
For the celebrations, Hanne collaborated with Dolce & Gabbana to create four custom bridal looks across the wedding weekend - each featuring intricate lace detailing.
'For me, it was an absolute 'pinch me' moment. As a fashion enthusiast, to collaborate with a house like Dolce & Gabbana, whose founders are still so actively involved in the creative process, was a tremendous honour,' the bride told Vogue Germany.
'It was important to me that I felt in my wedding dress the way I see myself as a woman: soft, feminine, elegant, but also fashionable and perhaps a little unexpected. And I wanted the dresses to suit me and not the other way around,' she added.
Galievsky was also dressed by Dolce & Gabbana throughout the celebrations.
The wedding festivities began with a glamorous opening night event at Château Saint-Martin, where Hanne wore a dramatic sheer gown adorned with handcrafted 3D flowers.
The lavish reception was equally opulent, with designer crockery and masses of white flowers adorning the dining tables where guests gathered beneath the Riviera sky
Among the glamorous guests were actress Ashley Park, supermodel Ashley Graham, influencer Jess Hunt, content creator Milena Karl and celebrity interior designer Theresa Obermoser, who all served as bridesmaids
An enormous eight-tier wedding cake served as one of the evening's centrepieces, towering over the glamorous reception setup
Guests were also handed elegant white lace fans to help cool down in the European summer heat
For the main ceremony the following day, Hanne stunned in a daring halter-neck lace wedding gown that revealed flashes of skin beneath intricate sheer embroidery
The ethereal ensemble also featured matching gloves and a scarf styled almost like a veil, while Galievsky wore a coordinating floral detail in his buttonhole crafted from the same material.
For the main ceremony the following day, Hanne stunned in a daring halter-neck lace wedding gown that revealed flashes of skin beneath intricate sheer embroidery.
The racy look was paired with a cathedral-length veil and sparkling Chopard jewellery.
The gown featured a form-fitting silhouette rather than a traditional princess-style skirt, allowing the intricate lacework to take centre stage.
'We combined two different types of lace to create our own unique lace composition. Even my shoes were covered in lace,' Hanne revealed.
The veil - embroidered with the couple's initials - added the grand finishing touch as she walked down the aisle.
Meanwhile, Galievsky opted for a classic white tuxedo.
For the wedding dinner, Hanne changed into a more relaxed but equally glamorous gown that featured thigh-high slits, sheer fabrics, feathers and delicate lace accents.
Before walking down the aisle, Leonie shared a video of her skin-baring bridal look as well as her dramatic veil
The veil - embroidered with the couple's initials - added the grand finishing touch as she walked down the aisle
For the wedding dinner, Hanne changed into a more relaxed but equally glamorous gown that featured thigh-high slits, sheer fabrics, feathers and delicate lace accents
Leonie shared an endless stream of photos documenting the festivities on social media
Sharing photographs from the celebrations online, Hanne wrote: 'I married my soulmate. We’ve known each other for 15 years, been together for more than 10, and truly grew up together.' 'To marry each other in our dream venue, surrounded by everyone we love, feels like a real-life fairytale. A lifetime will never be enough,' she added
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Later, she slipped into a short party dress dripping in pearls and intricate lace for the afterparty.
The sparkling mini featured sheer detailing, matching lace gloves and an ornate headpiece.
Sharing photographs from the celebrations online, Hanne wrote: 'I married my soulmate. We’ve known each other for 15 years, been together for more than 10, and truly grew up together.'
'To marry each other in our dream venue, surrounded by everyone we love, feels like a real-life fairytale. A lifetime will never be enough,' she added.
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Before jetting off to the South of France, the pair had already celebrated with a lavish civil ceremony at The Dorchester in May.
For the London celebration, Hanne wore a sculptural silk bridal gown by Milla Nova, while the reception featured neutral-toned styling with beige drapery and white floral arrangements.
