Gwen Stefani is radiant in her plunging Vera Wang wedding dress… complete with custom veil embroidered with the names of her three sons and husband Blake Shelton
- The singer, 51, looked breathtaking as she showcased her custom Vera Wang wedding dress for her 11.8 million Instagram followers on Tuesday
- Just days after tying the knot with Blake Shelton, she highlighted the design in a stunning shot of herself holding a massive bouquet of white hydrangeas
- She also showed off her handmade veil embroidered with the names of her husband and sons Kingston, 15, Zuma, 12, and seven-year-old Apollo
- On her Instagram Story, she uploaded two photos of just the writing on her chapel length veil, which also featured two white roses at the hem
- For her big day, the beauty opted for a ‘custom lily white silk georgette and hand tumbled tulle high low gown with a plunging neckline and a cut away back’
Gwen Stefani looked breathtaking as she showcased her custom Vera Wang wedding dress for her 11.8 million Instagram followers on Tuesday.
Just days after tying the knot with Blake Shelton, the 51-year-old highlighted the design in a stunning shot of herself holding a massive bouquet of white hydrangeas.
While standing in an empty hallway with blue floral walls, the bride let her handmade veil embroidered with the names of her husband and sons Kingston, 15, Zuma, 12, and seven-year-old Apollo brush the floor.
Stunning: Gwen Stefani looked breathtaking as she showcased her custom Vera Wang wedding dress for her 11.8 million Instagram followers on Tuesday
Attention to detail: Her handmade veil embroidered with the names of her husband Blake Shelton and sons Kingston, 15, Zuma, 12, and seven-year-old Apollo
‘#blake #gwen #kingston #zuma #apollo #marriedmyfavoritehuman,’ the No Doubt alum, who shares her three kids with ex-husband Gavin Rossdale, captioned the image.
On her Instagram Story, she uploaded two photos of just the writing on her chapel length veil, which also featured two white roses at the hem.
A black-and-white photo posted to Vera Wang’s Instagram account shared more details about Gwen’s first gown.
The singer opted for a ‘custom lily white silk georgette and hand tumbled tulle high low gown with a plunging neckline and a cut away back.’
Stefani shared a lovely black-and-white photo featuring a second Vera Wang dress that was missing the long train and instead had a fluffy miniskirt that showed off her legs in white fishnets.
Couture: The singer opted for a ‘custom lily white silk georgette and hand tumbled tulle high low gown with a plunging neckline and a cut away back’
Party time! Later Gwen wore a second ‘party dress’ with a short skirt that showed off her legs and white cowboy boots. The Vera Wang ensemble had two love birds embroidered to represent her and Blake, with three baby birds representing her sons
Perfect day: Blake embraced the pop star from behind and kissed her forehead at dusk in front of wisps of pink-flecked clouds in a gorgeous image that also showed part of the outdoor chapel that Blake built for their nuptials
Just married! Gwen beamed and showed off her toned legs under her lovely Vera Wang dress as Blake drove them away from the reception on a golf cart
She stood tall in white cowboy boots decorated at the heels and toes with colorful sequins.
‘You need a party dress when u get to marry @blakeshelton,’ she wrote, while also tagging the designer.
In her own post, Wang specified that the party dress was a ‘custom lily white Italian silk crepe and hand tumbled tulle strapless mini dress with hand pieced silk, crystal and sequin embroidered foliage delicately trickling from the waist down the skirt.’
In order to make her boys part of the outfit, the embroidery included love birds that represented Gwen and Blake, while three baby birds flanking them stood in for her boys.
Here comes the bride! On Monday Gwen gave her fans a peek at her wedding day preparations with a cute Boomerang video of her playing with her white veil
Going to the chapel! The pop singer posted a playful video of herself throwing her veil over her head while getting glammed up for her special day
Gwen’s relationship with Wang preceded the wedding. In 2019, the legendary designer created a white gown for Stefani to accept the Fashion Icon Award at the People’s Choice Awards that year.
On Monday Gwen gave her fans a peek at her wedding day preparations with a cute Boomerang video of her playing with her white veil.
Wearing her silky robe but with a face full of makeup, Gwen couldn’t have looked any happier as she prepared to say ‘I do’ to the country sensation.
‘July 3rd 2021,’ she captioned the video, indicating the date she had tied the knot with Blake.
The performer was dressed in a lustrous white stain robe with pink floral designs on the sleeves.
Another look at the big day: Officiant Carson Daly shared new images on Tuesday from the weekend wedding
Specially built: The ceremony was held at Blake’s Oklahoma ranch in an outdoor chapel that he built himself with ‘input’ from Gwen
The couple tied the knot on a chapel on Blake’s ranch, which was built by the country crooner with ‘input’ from his bride to be and was featured in the photos Gwen posted.
‘Blake built a chapel on the grounds of his Oklahoma ranch. He did it himself with help,’ a source told Us Weekly in December 2020.
‘It’s really a tribute to their love. They are going to get married in the chapel, most likely early next year.’
Gwen and Blake got engaged in October 2020 after five years together.
The two met in 2014 when Stefani became a judge on The Voice. Blake has been a judge on the NBC show since its inception in 2014.
So much love: ‘Blake built a chapel on the grounds of his Oklahoma ranch. He did it himself with help,’ a source told Us Weekly in December 2020
TIMELINE OF GWEN AND BLAKE’S ROMANCE
April 2014: First meeting
Gwen and Blake meet as coaches on The Voice alongside Pharrell Williams and Adam Levine.
November 2014: First selfie together
Gwen posts her first selfie with Blake along with the caption ‘[heart] him’.
July 2015: Blake gets divorced
Blake gets divorced from Miranda Lambert after four years together. In a joint statement they said: ‘We are real people, with real lives, with real families, friends and colleagues. Therefore, we kindly ask for privacy and compassion concerning this very personal matter.’
August 2015: Gwen gets divorced
Gwen splits from Gavin Rossdale after 13 years together. ‘While the two of us have come to the mutual decision that we will no longer be partners in marriage, we remain partners in parenthood and are committed to jointly raising our three sons in a happy and healthy environment.’ they said in a joint statement.
September 2015: Bonding
The duo appear to be bonding as they each go through divorce together. Gwen shares another selfie of the duo with a heart emoji.
October 2015: Rumors heat up
Rumors swirl that Gwen and Blake are dating after they put on a chemistry-packed rendition of Drake’s Hotline Bling during Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Later that month the couple are spotted holding hands while leaving Jared Leto’s Halloween party.
November 2015: It’s confirmed
The couple confirm their romance as a rep for Blake says ‘Gwen and Blake are longtime friends who have very recently started dating.’
In an interview with Ryan Seacrest Gwen revealed that they bonded over their divorces. ‘To be super honest, it is kind of crazy we both went through the same thing at the same time,’ she said.
February 2016: Red carpet debut
The couple make their red carpet debut at the Vanity Fair 2016 Oscars afterparty.
June 2016: Blake opens up
Blake opened up about his split from Miranda and finding love with Gwen. ‘Gwen saved my life. Who else on earth could understand going through a high-profile divorce from another musician? You can’t even imagine the similarities in our divorces.’ he told Billboard.
October 2017: Pal Adam Levine weighs in
Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine discussed the couple’s romance, telling Howard Stern ‘it’s real’.
‘It’s so funny. They found each other at really interesting times in their lives. It’s really beautiful. Because it’s in the public eye, a lot of people want to have their own bullshit opinions about it, but I’m, like, there. I see it every day. I have a pretty unique perspective on it, and it’s real, man.’ he said.
September 2019: Gwen gushes about the country star
‘He’s so good at the show, I mean, he’s just so magical,’ Gwen told Andy Cohen while discussing working with Blake on The Voice. ‘Blake is literally a unicorn. Like anywhere he goes, people are just attracted to him, and he’s such an incredible talent.
‘I can’t imagine before, I didn’t even know he existed, like before the show. I didn’t even know he was a human being on this planet, and I didn’t know much about country…. He is literally a country jukebox. He knows every single song forever, he’s incredible like that. But I just love that we’re so from different genres.’
October 2020: They’re engaged!
The couple announce their engagement after five years together. In matching photos shared to Instagram, the couple could be seen kissing as the singer held up her hand to show off her ring. “I heard a YES!” Blake captioned his post.
July 2021: They’re married!
The couple tie the knot in an intimate ceremony at Shelton’s Oklahoma ranch surrounded by 40 of their closest friends and family on the Fourth Of July. The ceremony was officiated by their The Voice colleague Carson Daly and Stefani stunned in two custom Vera Wang wedding dresses.
Mr. and Mrs.! The couple tie the knot in an intimate ceremony at Shelton’s Oklahoma ranch surrounded by 40 of their closest friends and family on the Fourth Of July
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