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Crystal Hefner Shared photos from her destination wedding with her second husband, James Ward.
Saturday, April 4th, Only good things to say: Surviving Playboy and finding yourself Author, 39, published photo carousel Pictured during her wedding in the Cook Islands on Thursday, April 2. Photos show off designer Hefner’s long-sleeved ‘Margo’ wedding dress Oksana facecovered with more than 5,400 Swarovski crystals.
Hefner revealed people She chose the lace “Margot” wedding dress because it felt like a “Disney princess dress.”
another shot That included a closer look at Hefner’s stunning diamond wedding ring, which was accentuated by the flower crown she wore during the ceremony.
Crystal Hefner celebrated her one-year wedding anniversary with boyfriend James Ward on a luxury getaway to Africa, and the former Playboy model is sharing the special photos exclusively with Us Weekly. The way we celebrated reflects who we are as a couple — full of adventure, heart and purpose,” Hefner, 38, told Us on April 2 (…)
The couple confirmed that Hefner walked down the aisle to a local band playing the Maori love song “Akaipoipo Taua” while the newlyweds had their first dance. Ike Dweck‘s track “Safe With Me.”
Hefner and Ward chose a “simple, elegant, ocean-inspired” ceremony to match their scenic Cook Islands location.
“We chose the Cook Islands because of how remote it is,” the bride told people. “There are no big hotel chains here, which makes it feel very peaceful and authentic. It’s also home to one of the most beautiful lagoons in the world. As James and I both love the ocean and nature, it felt like the perfect place to start the next chapter of our lives.”
Ward smiled and said he was ecstatic to tie the knot with his bride.
James Ward and Crystal Harris.
Crystal Harris/Instagram“The Crystal Heart, especially for me and all non-human creatures, is something worth seeing,” he said. “All creatures, great and small, are endowed with a generosity and kindness the likes of which I have never seen. She is the most graceful, intelligent, and adventurous companion I could ever hope to find. My life is now better in every way, and I feel like the luckiest person in the world to have spent my life with her.”
The newlyweds chose to stay in the Cook Islands for their honeymoon.
As for what’s next for the couple, Hefner hinted, “[We hope]more travel, more nature adventures, and continue to build a life together centered around love, animals, the ocean, and meaningful experiences.”
“We are excited to continue exploring the world together, spending time in nature, and building a life that reflects the things we both love,” she added.
Crystal Hefner is feuding with the Hugh M. Hefner Foundation over the release of the late Playboy editor’s sexually explicit scrapbook. Crystal, 39, filed regulatory complaints with the California and Illinois attorneys general over concerns that Hugh Hefner’s foundation was mishandling his private documents, including a scrapbook that allegedly contained explicit content (…)
Hefner confirmed her wedding is coming On Thursday, she shared a “wedding day” video of Ward holding her in his arms. She also previewed their beachside wedding venue, where rocks were arranged in a heart shape.
“Baby, where the hell is my husband…probably waiting for me to walk down the aisle 🥹💍Today is the day,” she captioned the post.
us weekly exclusive report In March 2025, Ward proposed to Hefner near his home in Hawaii, with a ring set with a 6-carat vintage mine-cut diamond.
“It definitely felt like a full-circle moment. James totally surprised me. He had a hidden staircase and a winding path that, when cleared, revealed a handcrafted deck perched high above a dramatic cliffside overlooking the ocean,” Hefner told us.
She continued, “This is exactly where we had a quiet picnic together a year ago—a place that became ‘ours.’” Little did I know that he was secretly turning it into something permanent and symbolic. I thought we were just going for a walk, but when I saw the flowers, the handwritten notes, and the endless ocean in front of me, I knew something extraordinary was about to happen. “
Crystal was previously married to the late Playboy founder Hugh Hefner From 2012 to his death in 2017. (Hugh has been married twice before, Mildred Williams from 1949 to 1959 Kimberly Conrad From 1989 to 2010. playboy The tycoon is a father of four. )
