Main points
- Former model Crystal Harris married businessman James Ward on the island of Aitutaki, Cook Islands.
- At the wedding ceremony, which was modest and without guests, the bride chose a dress from the Ukrainian brand OKSANA MUKHA.
Crystal Harris and James Ward / Channel 24 Collage
Former model and widow of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner has married for the second time. Crystal Harris tied the knot with businessman James Ward.
Crystal Harris shared the happy photos on her Instagram page. The ceremony took place on April 2 on Aitutaki Island, the second largest in the Cook Islands.
Crystal Harris and James Ward decided to have a modest and secret ceremony – there were no guests at the wedding.
We chose the Cook Islands because of their remoteness. There are no large chain hotels on the island, which creates an incredibly peaceful and authentic atmosphere. In addition, it is home to one of the most beautiful lagoons in the world,
– Crystal Harris told People.
The bride chose a dress from a Ukrainian brand. This is the Margo model by OKSANA MUKHA – a tight lace dress decorated with over 5,400 Swarovski crystals with long sleeves.
At the ceremony, Crystal and James exchanged rings and handwritten vows. The first dance was to the song Safe With Me. A local band also performed a Maori love song for the newlyweds.
Since James and I both love the ocean and nature, it seemed like the perfect place to start this chapter of our lives,
– the model noted.
What is known about Crystal Harris?
- Crystal Harris is a former Playboy model who rose to fame after making her debut on The Girls Next Door in 2009, while living in Hugh Hefner's mansion.
- Crystal Harris and Hugh Hefner married in 2012. Their marriage lasted 5 years, until the publisher's death in 2017.
- In April 2024, the former model began dating James Ward, who owns a travel company in Hawaii. After a year of dating, the couple got engaged.