Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker officially tie the knot in Santa Barbara
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker have legally tied the knot at the downtown courthouse on Anacapa, just weeks after holding a private wedding ceremony in Las Vegas without a marriage license.
The lovebirds, who became engaged in October 2021, exchanged vows at a courthouse in Santa Barbara with a small number of loved ones and their security, including her maternal grandmother Mary Jo ‘MJ’ Campbell and Barker’s father Randy, on Sunday.
After getting hitched, the 42-year-old reality star and drummer, 46, were seen driving off in a vintage black controvertible with a sign that said ‘just married’ hanging off the bumper.
Congratulations! Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker have legally tied the knot, just weeks after holding a private wedding ceremony in Las Vegas without a marriage license; pictured earlier this month
For her big day, the mother-of-three was seen wearing a short white dress with a plunging neckline and red heart adorned on the bodice and a traditional veil over her dark tresses, which were pulled back for the occasion.
‘They had to legally get married first ahead of their big Italian wedding, which is happening very soon,’ a source told People. ‘All the details are set and the whole family, including all the kids, are very excited.’
The musician opted for a classic, all-black tuxedo for his third trip down the aisle just a month after boozy 2am, non-legal ceremony with Kardashian.
The bride: The lovebirds, who became engaged in October 2021, exchanged vows at a courthouse in Santa Barbara with a small number of loved ones and their security on Sunday
All glammed up: For her big day, the mother-of-three was seen wearing a short white dress with a plunging neckline and a traditional veil over her dark tresses
Farewell: After getting hitched, the 42-year-old reality star and drummer, 46, were seen driving off in a vintage black controvertible with a sign that said ‘just married’ hanging off the bumper
‘They had to legally get married first ahead of their big Italian wedding, which is happening very soon,’ a source told People. ‘All the details are set and the whole family, including all the kids, are very excited’
At the time, Kourtney took to Instagram to share a gallery of snaps from the nuptials as she said that some drinking lead to the impromptu wedding in Sin City.
She captioned the gallery of retro snaps to her 168million followers: ‘Once upon a time in a land far, far away (Las Vegas) at 2am, after an epic night and a little tequila, a queen and her handsome king ventured out to the only open chapel with an Elvis and got married (with no license).’
She also confirmed that it was not an actual legal ceremony as they did not have a marriage license but it will help them for their actual wedding as she wrote ‘Practice makes perfect.’
Newlyweds: After getting hitched for the first time without a marriage license, the couple shared photos from their private ceremony
Under her leather jacket Kourtney wore a yellow 2012 vintage Versace bustier with a huge crystal gothic cross down the middle as she and her man packed on the PDA by sharing several kisses.
They both also sported a pair of black designer sunglasses as Travis opted to show off his body art by going shirtless under the outerwear.
Kourtney’s social media post was met with much joy from her celebrity family and friends in addition to her loyal followers as many commented on the post sending their love.
What happens in Vegas: She went on to say: ‘It was fun. Elvis sang as I walked down aisle. It was just a really fun wild Vegas night, that I’m sure many people have had, or wish they had’
Travis commented on the post with two people wearing formalwear emojis with a female gender symbol in between as younger sister Kim replied with four house emojis.
Pal Simon Huck replied: ‘Who doesn’t love a Vegas dress rehearsal? [red heart emoji]’
The ceremony, which occurred hours after the 2022 Grammy Awards, took place in front of an Elvis impersonator in a room with white walls adorned with pictures of orchids and matching drapery.
Practice makes perfect: The ceremony, which occurred hours after the 2022 Grammy Awards, took place in front of an Elvis impersonator in a room with white walls adorned with pictures of orchids and matching drapery
The owner of the family-run chapel has revealed the couple, worth a combined $115million, opted for the mid-range package, costing a bargain $199.
The duo exchanged vows under an altar decorated with silk roses with a wood ‘love’ sign.
The chapel’s wedding packages range in price from $99-$699, with the couple purchasing the One Love Affair package for $199, paying extra for the Elvis impersonator, according to In Touch.
The priciest package includes a limo, photo shoot, a wedding concierge, choice of love song, a fresh rose bouquet and garter belt for the bride, wedding video and a rose petal entrance, but the Kravis’ budget ceremony was a simpler affair which lasted 30-40 minutes.
It was a private early morning wedding, according to TMZ, who reported that the pair did not allow the venue to take any photos and opted to bring their own photographer and security.
A queen and her handsome king ventured out to the only open chapel with an Elvis and got married (with no license)’: she wrote on Instagram
She recently confirmed that it was not an actual legal ceremony as they did not have a marriage license but it will help them for their actual ceremony as she wrote ‘Practice makes perfect’
Kourtney and Travis famously were engaged during a romantic beachside proposal in Montecito, California, in October.
Barker’s daughter Alabama, now 16, shared a first look at the massive sparkler — which was oval-shaped and appeared to be at least 15 carats and designed by jeweler Lorraine Schwartz — as they enjoyed an intimate engagement dinner with family and friends after the proposal, with additional footage shared throughout the evening. The ring is estimated to be worth at least $1million.
The proposal took place at 6:30 pm; family members from both sides were in attendance to usher in the happy couple.
Red-dy for the real thing? Kourtney also shared a snap of the rose bouquets they had on their ‘practice’ wedding day
The loved-up duo were longtime friends for a decade, before they began dating in the latter part of 2020, and went Instagram official just after Valentine’s Day 2021.
Back in August, Kourtney had also given the drummer the strength to fly for the first time in nearly 13 years following a plane crash that killed four and left him with burns on 65% of his body. He shared a snap of the pair embracing by Kylie Jenner’s private jet after he took his first flight (to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico) in August and wrote ‘anywhere with you.’
Prior to Barker, Kourtney had dated Algerian model Younes Bendjima from 2016 to 2018, and was in a very tumultuous on-off relationship with Disick.
Kourtney and Scott first began dating in 2006 and were in a very on-off relationship for nearly a decade that was wrought with cheating and substance fueled outbursts that tore them apart. They finally called it quits in 2015, but he had made it known numerous times he would be holding out for her.
Scott confessed that Kourtney would ‘always be a priority’ and had tried to rekindle a few times. During the Keeping Up With The Kardashians reunion (at which point she was already dating Barker) Kourtney spoke about her final straw breaker with Scott and said: ‘I think the substance abuse was the deal-breaker.’
Power couple: Kourtney and Travis attended the 2022 Grammys red carpet before their wild night exchanging vows in Las Vegas; seen in April
He had begrudgingly given her and Barker his blessing as he said: ‘I think if you really love somebody, you want them to be happy no matter what. So I do give her a blessing to be happy,’ but seemed to air his real feelings just months later in a DM to her ex Younes.
The message from the Talentless designer slammed Kourtney’s PDA with Barker as he shared a photo of the pair making out, and read: ‘Yo is this chick ok!??? Broo like what is this. In the middle of Italy.’
Disick was said to be ‘riled up’ because her new romance was affecting their relationship — which was close and good relative to co-parenting. ‘It’s more strained than ever,’ an Us Weekly insider said.
Proud mother: Kardashian shares sons Mason and Reign, aged 12 and seven, as well as daughter Penelope, nine, with her former partner Scott Disick
Squad: Travis is father to 16-year-old daughter Alabama and 18-year-old son Landon whom he had with ex-wife Shanna Moakler. He also raised Atiana De La Hoya, 23, who is Shanna’s daughter with ex-boyfriend and boxer Oscar De La Hoya (the brood are seen in December 2020)
And PEOPLE reported that he could not accept she was ‘happy with someone else.’ ‘Scott has always had a difficult time accepting that Kourtney is happy with someone else. He is especially threatened by her relationship with Travis.’
Prior to Kourtney, Barker had been married to Shanna Moakler from 2004 to 2008. They share two biological kids Landon and Alabama and Barker had stepped up as a father figure to her eldest Atiana De La Hoya, from her relationship with Oscar De La Hoya.
Before that he was married to a woman named Melissa Kennedy for nine months. He filed for divorce in August 2002.
She said yes: In October, the eldest of the Kardashian sisters shared a gushing post days after her engagement with stunning snaps from the moment he popped the question with the caption: ‘I woke up all night thinking it was a dream’