EXCLUSIVE Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker wedding: Machine Gun Kelly and Blink-182 star Mark Hoppus lead celebrity guests arriving by boat ahead of glittering medieval castle wedding
- A group of guests walked to the harbour front in the Italian village of Portofino before boarding the classic Riva boats provided by Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabba
- Early arrivals included Meghan Fox’s boyfriend Machine Gun Kelly who was sporting pink hair and wearing a multi coloured animal print suit
- He hopped on a boat with Blink-182 singer Mark Hoppus, 50, and his wife Skye for the short five minute sea journey to a private jetty
- Guests bedecked in smart suits and finery relaxed on a range of Dolce & Gabbana cushions and towels on the boats and happily waved to fans as they set off
- he ceremony sponsored by Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana is the third time that mother-of-three Kourtney, 43, and Blink-182 drummer Travis, 46. have got ‘married’
- The couple had their first small wedding in Los Angeles after the Grammys last month and legally tied the knot last Sunday in Santa Barbara, California
The wedding celebrations for Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker finally got underway tonight as celebrity guests began to be ferried to the ceremony on a fleet of speedboats.
A group of guests walked to the harbour front in the Italian village of Portofino before boarding the classic Riva boats provided by Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana.
Early arrivals included Meghan Fox’s boyfriend Machine Gun Kelly who was sporting pink hair and wearing a multi coloured animal print suit.
Arrival: The wedding celebrations for Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker finally got underway tonight as celebrity guests began to be ferried to the ceremony on a fleet of speedboats
He hopped on a boat with Blink-182 singer Mark Hoppus, 50, and his wife Skye for the short five minute sea journey to a private jetty.
Guests bedecked in smart suits and finery relaxed on a range of Dolce & Gabbana cushions and towels on the boats and happily waved to fans as they set off.
Grammy award nominee Hoppus also happily posed for selfies with fans and signed autographs before getting on board.
The rocker, who was diagnosed with lymphoma last April, and initially publicly revealed his health battle in a June 23 tweet, looked delighted to be supporting his bandmate Travis as he laughed with Skye.
Wedding bells: The reality star, 43, and Blink-182 drummer, 46, will be tying the knot on Sunday
Ferried in style: A group of guests walked to the harbour front in the Italian village of Portofino before boarding the classic Riva boats provided by Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabba
Decked out: The guests wore glamorous outfits, while one woman checked her phone as her boat reached the shore
Once they alighted at the jetty, the guests climbed a set of steps to a secluded garden where the wedding ceremony is thought to have taken place
The floor of the garden appeared to be covered entirely in a red carpet with a dome covering the venue, covered in foliage and leaves to create a woodland grotto effect.
A 12ft high gold structure in the shape of a huge gilded picture frame or mirror was earlier seen being erected at one end of the garden plot which has spectacular views over the Mediterranean
Dramatic: Early arrivals included Meghan Fox’s boyfriend Machine Gun Kelly
Colourful: He was sporting pink hair and wearing a multi coloured animal print suit
Famous pals: He hopped on a boat with Blink-182 singer Mark Hoppus, 50, and his wife Skye for the short five minute sea journey to a private jetty
Classy: Guests bedecked in smart suits and finery relaxed on a range of Dolce & Gabbana cushions and towels on the boats and happily waved to fans as they set off
Say cheese: Grammy award nominee Hoppus also happily posed for selfies with fans and signed autographs before getting on board
Supportive pal: The rocker, who was diagnosed with lymphoma last April, and initially publicly revealed his health battle in a June 23 tweet, looked delighted to be supporting his bandmate Travis
Two other giant gilded stands with wide brimmed bowls on top were seen filled with red roses.
Dozens of candles in glass jars were also lined up ready to be lit and moved into position to create an enchanting and romantic scene.
The secret garden venue is in the grounds of a house which has been hired by the Kardashians along with the medieval Castello Brown fortress next door.
Relaxed: The guests lounged in the boats as they were taken to the venue
Chic: One female guest put on a busty display in a plunging black gown
Wave: She waved to the waiting crowd as he climbed on board
Striped: Several boats were zebra themed and decorated with striped pillows and throws
Stylish: Travis’ son Landon cut a fashionable figure in a black suit encrusted in diamonds
Pensive: His jet black hair was artfully tousled and appeared deep in thought on his dad’s big day
The couple’s marriage ceremony is due to be followed by a party on the terrace of the castle away from the prying eyes of tourists and paparazzi.
The ceremony sponsored by Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana is the third time that mother-of-three Kourtney, 43, and Blink-182 drummer Travis, 46. have got ‘married’.
The couple had their first small wedding in Los Angeles after the Grammys last month and legally tied the knot last Sunday in Santa Barbara, California.
Looking good: The guests all cut glamorous figures in their full length gowns
Having a blast: The visitors all seemed to be in high spirits as they excitedly awaited the nuptials
Thrilled: The attendees chatted away animatedly as they set off
Kourtney was unsurprisingly seen in a Dolce & Gabbana wedding dress in black and white pictures of her big day which she released after the intimate ceremony in Santa Barbara.
The Kardashians and Jenners have made very public displays of support for Dolce & Gabbana in recent days by wearing the brand’s clothes in the run up to the wedding.
Some of the clothes have been vintage items which would have been hard to source, according to fashion industry insiders.
Beaming: Hoppus wore a black suit, with a white shirt and black tie, with a pair of black sunglasses
Stunning: His wife Skye wore a black off the shoulder dress with a floral pattern
Harbour: The guest arrived in droves at the harbour to meet the boats
Elegant: The rich and famous all descended on the Dolce and Gabbana boats
Double thumbs up: Hoppus looked raring to go as he threw a double thumbs up at the cameras
Loved-up: The couple – who have been married for 22 years – posed for a sweet photo together
Gothic: Many of the guests wore black dresses and suits as they flocked to the venue
Famous trio: The two musicians shared a boat together with MGK standing out in his bold suit
Staff have been sworn to secrecy and made to sign legal agreements, forbidding them from talking about the wedding.
Other guests seen boarding boats in Portofino harbour to get to the wedding included public relations boss Simon Huck and his finance executive husband Phil Riportella.
The couple who are long standing Kardashian friends shared their boat with Kim Kardashian’s former personal assistant Stephanie Shepherd, known as Steph Shep on Instagram.
They were seen excitedly filming the scene with their mobile phones as they looked forward to witnessing the nuptials ahead.
Famous faces: Other guests seen boarding boats in Portofino harbour to get to the wedding included public relations boss Simon Huck and his finance executive husband Phil Riportella
Star-studded: The couple who are long standing Kardashian friends shared their boat with Kim Kardashian’s former personal assistant Stephanie Shepherd, known as Steph Shep on Instagram
Hollywood actress Meghan Fox also attended the wedding, but avoided making a very public entry with other guests in the boats.
Instead she was smuggled into the grounds of the castle without being seen. But she was later spotted in a black dress as she walked into the garden to witness the ceremony.
As dusk approached, camera flashes were visible through the windows of the house next door to the castle, suggesting that Kourtney was having a final private photo shoot before making her big appearance.
Earlier a string quartet arrived at the wedding, suggesting that guests were going to be entertained with classical music renditions.
Excited: They were seen excitedly filming the scene with their mobile phones as they looked forward to witnessing the nuptials ahead
The wedding ceremony started shortly after 7.30pm local time when the superyacht Regina D’Italia moored just offshore from Portofino sounded its horns loudly.
Kourtney and Travis had been staying on the £50million yacht which is which is believed to be owned by Stefano Gabbana, the co-founder of Dolce & Gabbana.
The deafening sound echoed around Portofino harbour, startling seagulls and causing tourists to look around in surprise.
Suave: Phil looked debonair as he arrived in a black patterned suit and bow tie
Smiles all round: Mark took to Instagram to share a selfie with his wife Skye as they arrived in Italy
Great time: He captioned the sweet photo: ‘Mom and Dad in paradise.’
Jamming out: He also shared a snap to his Instagram Stories of him playing guitar on a boat
The sound of a woman singing what appeared to be an operatic song then began to ring out as guests waited for the bride to appear.
Travis was spotted arriving at the ceremony in a smart dark suit with a white shirt and his famous bald tattooed head clearly visible as he negotiated his way through the floral displays into the garden venue.
He was closely followed by his son Landon, 18, who appeared to be wearing the same bejewelled Dolce & Gabbana ensemble that he wore earlier when he was spotted walking around the Portofino harbour area.
Landon was accompanied by two bridesmaids and was followed into the ceremony by one of Kourtney’s sisters, believed to be Khloé, and Kourtney’s daughter Penelope, nine, who is also believed have been a bridesmaid.
Kourtney remained hidden from view as she entered the garden to a moving rendition of a woman singing Ave Maria, as earlier correctly predicted by MailOnline.
Minutes later as dusk fell, Travis was heard saying his marriage vows, although the exact words could not be made out.
The newlywed couple were then seen leaving the grotto area as man and wife, and climbing steps back up to the historic house where it is believed they had prepared for the ceremony.
It was then that onlookers watching from a beach and a rocky outcrop below got the first glimpse of her in her figure-hugging white wedding dress with what appeared to be a long headdress and long sleeves.
Camera flashes were later seen, indicating that the couple were posing for official pictures with their family and friends
MailOnline this morning witnessed a last minute rehearsal for the reality star’s wedding which is expected to take place later today in a garden grotto beside the walls of a medieval castle in the Italian resort of Portofino.
Travis also took to his Instagram Story to show an up close photo of his wedding suit, which appeared to be a shiny black material.
And the information comes as the finishing touches are being made at the couple’s luxe castle venue.
Getting ready: Travis also took to his Instagram Story to show an up close photo of his wedding suit, which appeared to be a shiny black material
Glamorous: The guests began making their way up to the private house in Italy, all dressed to the nines for the special occasion
Fancy: They were ferried across the water in lavish boats and then climbed the steps to Castello Brown where the wedding is being held
Entrance: They pulled out all the stops for the wedding, with no expense being spared
Looking good: One couple arrived via boat and then climbed the steps to the castle together
A blonde woman, appearing to play the role of Kourtney, 43, was seen walking into the garden with a long green plastic sheet attached to her head in place of a real headdress.
The strains of Ave Maria, sung to a melody composed by Franz Schubert in 1825, and regarded as one of the most popular and romantic wedding songs of all time, rang out as the fake bride made her entrance.
Two men appeared to be holding the train at the back, seemingly taking on the possible role of bridesmaids and page boys just hours before the ceremony when reality star Kourtney will marry drummer Travis.
Bridgerton vibes: One guest for a vintage-looking lace dress with cap sleeves and a chunky gold and gem encrusted necklace
Lips are sealed: Staff have been sworn to secrecy and made to sign legal agreements, forbidding them from talking about the wedding
Ready and waiting: The visitors arrived in droves as the wedding is set to begin
Glamorous: The men all sported suits, and one wore a gothic style cross brooch on his jacket
The fake bride was spotted walking past a pair of men who held up lace umbrellas to mark her arrival in the hidden venue which has spectacular views over the Mediterranean.
MailOnline revealed yesterday that the garden of the house where the ceremony will take place is next to Castello Brown castle which has been hired by the Kardashians for the wedding celebrations.
It has been decorated with outlandish gold accessories including a bold 12ft high gold structure in the shape of a huge gilded picture frame or a mirror.
Last prep: The news comes as the final touches are being made at their lavish venue ahead of the Sunday afternoon ceremony
Practice: Staff were seen using a plastic sheet as the bridal train and raising white lace umbrellas
Event of the year: The venue has ben completely decked out for the nuptials, with staff sworn to secrecy
Suit up! Dolce&Gabbana suits were delivered as preparations got underway for Kourtney and Travis’s wedding at Castello Brown in Portofino
Here comes the wardrobe! Staff were seen carrying multiple outfits up the steep stairs to the fortress on Sunday
Yum! Kourtney’s sister Kim Kardashian, 41, showed off her svelte physique in a figure hugging co-ord on Sunday as she enjoyed an ice cream in Portofino in the hours before the wedding
Family: The TV star was joined by eight-year-old daughter North and niece Penelope, nine
Girls day: Kim held onto North and Penelope’s hands for the outing, as the girls enjoyed a trip out – with Penelope sporting a star printed maxi dress with a ruffle neck detail
Wow! Kim’s ensemble consisted of a very tight fitting pair of grey trousers with a lace pattern and panel detail, alongside a matching corset top
It is believed that the frame will provide a dramatic backdrop to the happy couple as they pose for pictures after tying the knot.
Two giant gold stands with bowls on top, containing red roses, have also been installed in the garden.
Workers have been hanging leaves and foliage from a curved frame over the length of the 40ft long garden to create the effect of a woodland hideaway.
Dozens of candles in glass jars have been lined up ready to be lit and moved into position in what promises to be an enchanting and romantic scene.
Blonde: Her newly platinum locks were bundled up in a tousled bun, with some pieces left down around her face as she tucked into an ice cream
Accessories: Kim shielded her face with a pair of chic black sunglasses, adding a chunky cross necklace to her ensemble
Busy: North held onto her mum’s torso as Kim appeared to be chatting to others nearby
Dolce Vita: The lavish showbiz wedding of Kourtney and Travis is being sponsored by luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana in an exclusive deal, MailOnline can reveal
Close: The dressed up family put on a loved up display as they stepped out on Saturday, with Penelope and Atiana following closely behind her mother
Newlyweds: Kourtney and Travis celebrated their union with a boat trip with their family as they kicked off the weekend
It is believed that guests will return to the castle’s terrace for a wedding celebration party after the intimate marriage ceremony which has been sponsored by Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana.
Staff were seen making the final touches to the venue earlier in the day, as they carried red flowers up to the lavish castle.
They were also snapped putting up lace detailed umbrellas at the venue, as the last additions were made to the venue.
Smitten: After boarding the boat for the luxury trip, Kourtney was seen sitting on Travis’ lap as they appeared as loved-up as ever
Stylish: The whole family have been spotted in D&G pieces throughout the weekend – with Reign sporting a blue, vibrant printed satin-cord with a pair of white trainers as he held onto his mum’s hand
Today’s ceremony will be the third time that mother-of-three Kourtney and Travis have got ‘married’.
The couple had their first small wedding in Los Angeles after the Grammys last month and legally tied the knot last Sunday in Santa Barbara, California.
Kourtney was unsurprisingly seen in a Dolce & Gabbana wedding dress in black and white pictures of her big day which she released after the intimate ceremony in Santa Barbara.
The Kardashians and Jenners have made very public displays of support for Dolce & Gabbana in recent days by wearing the brand’s clothes in the run up to the wedding.
Mother and daughter: Kourtney was spotted on Saturday descending a brick staircase to the dock while holding hands with her only daughter Penelope, who displayed her cross-body D&G mini bag
Legging it: When they arrived at their destination on Saturday, Kourtney could be glimpsed watchfully holding her youngest child’s hand as they clambered out of the smaller motorboat that took them from their larger vessel to the quay
Sweet: Kourtney sat on her husband’s lap while he wrapped his arms around her as they lounged on the boat
The groom: A shirtless Travis was seen as he strolled down the steps in Italy
Fun: The heavily tattooed star looked pensive as he took in the sights ahead of his second nuptials
Cameras: Kim and North were seen with photographers ahead of the ceremony
Some of the clothes have been vintage items which would have been hard to source, according to fashion industry insiders.
Dolce & Gabanna has been quick to capitalise on the reality stars giving their apparent backing to the brand by retweeting pictures of them walking around Portofino in their outfits.
Curious tourists in hire boats anchored in the cove adjacent to the castle were watching the last minute preparations taking place yesterday.
Wow! Kourtney and Travis will have a third wedding ceremony at the lavish destination
Keeping it under wraps! Final preparations took place ahead of Kourtney and Travis’ wedding ceremony at the ancient Castello Brown fortress in Portofino on Saturday – however the whole outdoor area was covered in tarpaulin
Announcement: Signs announcing the closure of Castello Brown and its grounds for Sunday
Paths around the perimeter of the castle and the rented house were closed off to the public today to guarantee privacy for the wedding.
Staff have been arriving in boats at a jetty which has been erected next to the beachside house, giving them direct access to the venue and the castle.
One was seen carrying in drone equipment which is sure to create a dramatic images as the couple celebrate their union.
At one stage, a gangway with rails erected to help people stepping off the pontoon style jetty collapsed into the water, but it is not believed that anyone was hurt.
Laughter: Newlyweds Kourtney and Travis were joined by their loved ones for lunch on Saturday
Cozy: Kourtney and Travis couldn’t keep their hands off each other as they geared up for their third nuptials
MailOnline witnessed staff diving into the sea to manhandle the gangway back into position.
Efforts were then made to tie it more securely into position to stop it collapsing again and causing potential disaster by spilling guests into the sea.
Staff have been sworn to secrecy and made to sign legal agreements, forbidding them from talking about the wedding.
Wild PDAs, IVF struggles, and THREE weddings: A look back at Kravis’ whirlwind romance history
They’re saying ‘I do’ for a third time this weekend in Portofino, Italy in front of a close circle of family and friends. Here, DailyMail.com takes a look back at the three weddings, wild PDAs, IVF struggles and whirlwind romance of Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker…
Travis’ first Kardashian crush on Kim
Having been a friend of the family for years, Travis Barker first showed his interest in the KarJenner clan when he confessed to first being attracted to Kim Kardashian – not Kourtney – back when she was an assistant to Paris Hilton around 2006.
‘How could you not stare at Kim? Mind you, I enjoyed hanging out with Paris, but I love curvy girls,’ Travis admitted in 2015. ‘Kim was eye candy. I was no way disrespectful to Paris, but I couldn’t keep my eyes off Kim!’
Travis went on to say he spent time with Kim in their Calabasas neighborhood and while he had a ‘crush’ on her, he said ‘nothing ever happened.’
Eyes for someone else? Travis is seen looking away in a 2018 flashback photo that Kourtney recently posted
Getting to know the family
Travis then made several appearances on Keeping Up with the Kardashians while he was still married to ex-wife Shanna Moakler, cementing his status as a true Kardashian family friend.
His daughter Alabama revealed in October 2017 that she had been bonding with the Kardashians, along with her father, though she did not specifically mention Kourtney.
‘Actually, the other night I had dinner with all of them and they were really sweet,’ she said at the time. Travis shares Alabama and a son Landon with his ex Moakler, who he was married to from 2004 to 2008.
A look of love? Travis is seen in an old episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Dating rumors
Kourtney and Travis first sparked romance rumors when they were spotted on what appeared to be a date together in 2018 Los Angeles.
For their evening out, the duo attended an evening service at the famed celebrity Hillsong Church, and then later went out for a vegan dinner at Crossroads where they dined with Kourtney’s pal Larsa Pippen.
At the time, Kourtney had broken up with French model Younes Bendjima just a few months before.
Getting close: Kourtney and Travis are spotted out together in 2018 heading for dinner
From friends to lovers
Their relationship was confirmed in January 2021 after growing closer during the pandemic, as Kourtney recently revealed she made the first move while the pair were enjoying a friendly movie night together.
‘I was definitely always attracted to Travis. I think it was just the right time in my life,’ she said on the show this year, adding: ‘We were texting and I put it out there, like flirtatious conversation.’
After Travis failed to make a move and went to put on a second movie for them to watch, Kourtney took action: ‘I was like, “I don’t have time for this movie marathon,’” so I made the first move.’
Getting closer: The pair are seen together in another episode of KUWTK
PDA power couple
‘Kravis’ became Instagram official for Valentines in February 2021 with Kourtney posting a picture of the pair holding hands, but that was just the start of the wild PDAs that followed. By April, Travis posted a blurry snap of them making out, while they later revealed their signature move on Kourtney straddling the Blink 182 drummer in the Utah desert.
Their PDAs reached a fever pitch in August last year, when Scott Disick reached out to her ex Younes Bendjima on Instagram after seeing Kourtney straddle Travis on a gondola. He later apologized.
They made their red carpet debut at the VMAs in September last year, and their display of tongue-kissing for the cameras set the tone for many more PDA-heavy events including this year’s Met Gala.
Wow! Kourtney and Travis show off their signature straddle pose in Utah
The first of many: Kravis made their red carpet debut at the MTV VMAs in September last year
IVF struggles
While the couple’s romance has seen many highs, Kourtney has revealed they’ve also faced heartbreak as she’s struggled to have a child with Travis.
In an episode of the Kardashians, Kourt confessed their doctor had taken them down ‘this road of doing IVF’ saying ‘it hasn’t been the most amazing experience.’
The reality star is mother to Mason, 12; Penelope, nine; and Reign, seven — with her former partner Scott Disick, whom she dated from 2005 until 2015.
A romantic proposal
Travis popped the question in October to Kourtney, whisking her away to a beach in Montecito, California, as the special moment was captured for the Kardashians Hulu reality show.
Later, it was revealed there was drama as Kris Jenner made the call not to include Kourtney’s children in the happy moment – which resulted in her daughter Penelope becoming upset.
‘I woke up all night thinking it was a dream,’ Kourtney gushed on Instagram at the time.
‘I woke up all night thinking it was a dream,’ Kourtney penned on Instagram about her proposal from Travis
Three weddings
Not content with just one ceremony, Kravis kicked things off with a drunken Las Vegas wedding in April this year after partying at the Grammy Awards. But the wedding was void as it was revealed the loved-up couple did not have the correct paperwork.
In the run up to their big wedding in Italy, Kravis legally tied the knot in Santa Barbara in May with her grandmother Mary Jo “MJ” Campbell present, as well as Travis’ father Randy Barker. The pair drove off in a vintage lowrider convertible with a ‘Just Married’ sign.
However, the couple really pulled out the stops for their big bash in Portofino renting out an entire castle for their family and friends. The pair chose the historic house museum Castello Brown located on a hill above Portofino harbour for their official big celebration.
First wedding: Kravis tied the knot in Vegas, though it was not legally binding
Second: They officially got hitched in Santa Barbara in May with her grandmother Mary Jo “MJ” Campbell present
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