Jordyn Woods glows in Old Hollywood-inspired wedding dress to marry Karl-Anthony Towns
Jordyn Woods married New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns Saturday in Malibu, California, with the bride walking down the aisle in a chic strapless wedding dress. The design featured a sweetheart neckline, fitted bodice and draped, floor-sweeping skirt in a silky fabric with lots of…
Jordyn Woods married New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns Saturday in Malibu, California, with the bride walking down the aisle in a chic strapless wedding dress. The design featured a sweetheart neckline, fitted bodice and draped, floor-sweeping skirt in a silky fabric with lots.
For a dash of extra Old Hollywood drama, the 28-year-old bride wore a lace scarf looped around her neck and draped down her back. Woods pulled her hair up into a chic bun, fastened with a long, lace-trimmed veil.
What Happened
As for accessories, she wore stud earrings, a bracelet and carried a bouquet made of cascading calla lilies. Towns, 30, went with a classic black tuxedo and added some sparkle by way of two brooches.
Woods' father, John, died suddenly from cancer in 2017 while Towns' mother, Jacqueline, died in 2020 from COVID-19 complications shortly after the pair started dating.
Considering the couple's focus on symbolism, perhaps the bride carried a bespoke white version of her lucky NBA Finals bag on her big day?
The basketball player designed a very special engagement ring steeped in meaning, including both of their parents' birthstones and their own birthstones as a symbol of their future joint family.
Key Details
It appears that the couple gave their guests a strict dress code, with all friends, family and A-list celebrities pictured dressed in all black.
At the after-party, guests were spotted wearing black hoodies emblazoned with the phrase "married in 5" — a reference, of course, to the Knicks beating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the.
Jordan and Leah Kateb, as well as Towns' Knicks teammates Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson.
Other celeb guests included Ben Stiller, Gayle King, Keegan-Michael Key, Michael B.
Why It Matters
Jada Pinkett Smith looked sharp in a column gown with a built-in bow tie, while Teyana Taylor went bold in beads.
Kylie Jenner wowed in a racy dress featuring large side cutouts and a thigh-high slit, while Hailey Bieber went for a sparkling halter silhouette.
What Reports Say
Coverage of the story so far points to:
Continued reporting by Yahoo as more details emerge