Hilary Swank secretly ties the knot with Philip Schneider

They began dating in 2016 after she called off her engagement to Ruben Torres, a professional tennis player.

And Hilary Swank and Philip Schneider are officially married,E! News reported.

The actress, 44, donned an Elie Saab Haute Couture Atelier dress for the nuptials, which took place at the Saint Lucia Preserve in Carmel, California. 

Wedded bliss: Hilary Swank and Philip Schneider are officially married, according to E! News

Wow: The actress, 44, donned a Elie Saab Couture Atelier dress for the nuptials, which took place at the Saint Lucia Preserve in Carmel, California

Wow: The actress, 44, donned a Elie Saab Couture Atelier dress for the nuptials, which took place at the Saint Lucia Preserve in Carmel, California

The incredible designer dress featured chantilly lace with organza silk and silk chiffon elements.

The embroidered frock took 150 hours to create, including a 19 foot long tulle for the veil. 

It took 70 hours for the embroidery alone. 

According to Vogue, Hilary walked down the aisle with her father to the song Two Sunsets by Ludovico Einaudi – beneath trees that were over 800 years old.

Her maid of honor was her best friend, actress Mariska Hargitay while Philip chose his dad Phil as his best man.

Hilary’s nephew Brandon Swank played the guitar as pals Karen and Willa Giffin sang When You Say Nothing At All during the ceremony. 

Philip’s best friend actor Misha Collins read an original poem he penned for the occasion, according to the magazine. 

Happily ever after: They began dating in 2016 after she called off her engagement to Ruben Torres, a professional tennis player; pictured with Philip in 2017

Happily ever after: They began dating in 2016 after she called off her engagement to Ruben Torres, a professional tennis player; pictured with Philip in 2017

Hilary told Vogue her wedding was ‘timeless,’ adding: ‘There is just no other way to describe it.’

The star further explained: ‘I was overwhelmed with such gratitude and thanks to be marrying the man of my dreams and to see all the people we love together in the middle of such a profound setting. It was truly a dream come true.’ 

The venue, Santa Lucia Preserve, is ‘surrounded by 20,000 acres of conservancy and an intimate redwood grove’ with trees almost a thousand years old.

It was also near their home, which was essential since Hilary’s dad can’t fly due to having a lung transplant three years prior. 

Glowing: Hilary told Vogue magazine that she met the social venture entrepreneur through a blind date set up by a friend named Jean and Vicki, the wife of actor Misha Collins; pictured January 2018 at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah

Glowing: Hilary told Vogue magazine that she met the social venture entrepreneur through a blind date set up by a friend named Jean and Vicki, the wife of actor Misha Collins; pictured January 2018 at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah

The Oscar winner was spotted six months after her split from fiance Ruben Torres cuddling with Philip at the Corviglia Snowpark in St. Moritz, Switzerland, E! reported. 

Hilary told Vogue magazine that she met the social venture entrepreneur through a blind date set up by a friend named Jean and Vicki, the wife of Misha.

Since then, Hilary and Philip have been inseparable. 

Hilary was previously married to Chad Lowe from 1997 until their split in January 2016, eventually finalizing their divorce in November 2017. 

 

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