Paris Hilton and her actor fiancé Chris Zylka became engaged over the Christmas break and
are already planning to tie the knot before the end of 2018. The 36-year-old heiress and
her 31-year-old partner met at an Oscars after party eight years ago but didn’t fall in
love until two years ago. In her engagement announcement, Hilton called Zylka the “love
of my life” and “my dream come true.” Here, we break down everything to know about
the happy couple’s 2018 nuptials.
Zylka proposed to Hilton atop an Aspen mountain
in Colorado during the Christmas holidays. Hilton announced the news via Instagram.
The 20-carat diamond, set on a platinum split shank halo band with another two carats of
diamonds, is worth US$2 million, according to jeweller Michael Greene, who designed the
ring in two days with Zylka. “He wanted to do everything so perfectly,” Greene said
of Zylka. “He wants the best thing for his princess. And he did all the right things.
He told me he had to set up a time to meet up with Paris’ father to ask for her hand
in marriage. He did the whole thing. All the traditions.”
Yes, apparently. She has come out to say she
wants three weddings. “For my 21st birthday I had five parties, so maybe for the wedding
I’ll have a European one, an American one, one for everyone around the world,” she
shared. While we think that means she will have three weddings, perhaps she is planning
to have one on every continent? That’s hot.
The pair are planning to marry this year.
“Now we're just trying to figure out a date, but definitely this year and definitely close
to home,” Hilton said.
The couple are yet to decide on a location,
with Hilton confirming she’d like to get married in the US but said they’re “just
trying to figure out which place.”
Hilton said: “Hansen's cake. I've been having
it since I was little for every birthday party. It's the best tasting cake in the world.”
The heiress, who has been wedding dress shopping with her sister Nicky Hilton Rothschild in
New York, announced she has finally said yes to the dress after receiving "so many different
calls from designers." The reality star and DJ said, "I did pick the final one! It is
so iconic and I can't wait for everyone to see." Hilton has also confirmed she will wear
three wedding dresses–one for a pre-wedding ceremony, one to exchange vows in and one
for the reception–and that she will be looking to her favourite Disney Princesses for inspiration.
Paris has confirmed her sister, Nicky Hilton,
will be stepping in as matron of honour. “It’s just obvious,” Paris said in a recent interview.
"She’s my best friend and she’s, like, my other half. I love her so much. So, of
course, she’s going to be my maid of honour.” Hilton also hinted that her friend Paris Jackson,
who she calls her “younger sister,” may even be in the bridal party. “That’s,
like, my sister,” she said of Jackson. “We’re the two Parises. I love her so much. I’m
so proud of her. She’s really just killing it with her modelling career and everything
she’s doing. And I just feel like I’m her big sister.” When asked specifically
whether Jackson will be in the wedding party, Hilton said: “We’ll see! You’ll see
some surprises!” The heiress also said she has changed her
mind about involving her dogs in her wedding ceremony. “The dogs will not be at the wedding,
but they’ll be in the dressing room with me getting ready.”
The guest list is yet to be confirmed but
Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West will both be attending, according to Kim herself. Paris
Hilton has also confirmed her Simple Life co-star Nicole Richie will be getting an invite.