Blushing bride Alina Habba stuns in THREE glittering wedding dresses as star-studded MAGA guests watch her marry Turkish billionaire
Alina Habba dazzled in three different wedding dresses when she married Turkish businessman Turhan Mildon in a glittering Waldorf Astoria wedding on Saturday – just eight months after her second divorce.
The New Jersey native, 42, said ‘I do’ to Mildon, 29, at the lavish celebration at the newly renovated New York hotel, where around 300 guests, including close family and MAGA royalty, gathered for a weekend of cocktails, caviar and couture-level glamour.
Habba walked hand-in-hand with her new husband in her gorgeous wedding dress – detailed with lace and a sweetheart neckline – at the ceremony on Saturday night.
She beamed as she walked down the mirrored aisle with her star-studded guests watching on, including Kash Patel, Todd Blanche, and Trump’s advisor Margo Martin.
The blushing bride changed into her second gown of the evening, a showstopping sequined number, before walking out into the reception with her new husband.
The Mildons’ first dance was to the song Hier Encore, with the ballad, originally recorded by Charles Aznavour, performed by a singer flown in from France.
The extravagant dinner reception was accompanied by an opulent 30-piece band and each guest was greeted with individual tins of caviar, the insider said.
The newlyweds celebrated at their luxe afterparty – with Habba wearing a short, glittery strapless number with white flowers decorating the skirt. Her looks were designed by Christina Martinelli, an insider told the Daily Mail.
And Grammy Award winner Nelly made a surprise entrance and were introduced to the stage by Habba’s children during the afterparty around midnight.
Alina Habba, 42, said ‘I do’ to Turkish businessman Turhan Mildon, 29, in an intimate but lavish celebration at the newly renovated Waldorf hotel in Astoria, New York, with close family and friends gathered for a weekend of cocktails, caviar and couture-level glamour
The couple’s first dance was to the song Heir Encore, with the ballad, originally recorded by Charles Aznavour, performed by a singer flown in from France
The newly wed was seen celebrating at their after party later in a short, glittery strapless number with white flowers decorating the skirt. Her looks were designed by Christina Martinelli, an insider told the Daily Mail
Pictures showed the venue adorned with flowers, while a beaming Habba held a bouquet of white lilies in her hand. Mildon was seen polished with a trimmed moustache, slicked hair and a bowtie.
The insider said that the couple’s nuptials took over the entire fourth floor of the hotel and covered it with around 900,000 fresh blooms sourced from local farms and all over the world.
According to the source, the ceremony was themed as ‘ethereal’ with a blush and white palette while their cocktail took on a black and white, with dinner themed with rich golds, black and crimson.
Their afterparty, Club Mildon, was described as a seductive dark environment with leopard and hand woven tapestries echoing artistry from his native Middle East.
The pair had visited the venue numerous times leading up to their big day for tastings, menu curation, and intensive floral and decor prototype meetings with their exclusive planning team YSD Events.
Habba and Mildon exchanged vows in the Jade Room, where white cherry blossoms lined a mirrored aisle and stretched overhead beneath the room’s soaring ceilings and chandelier.
Guests then passed through the historic Silver Corridor, which was transformed with deep red roses, floral arches and candles.
The couple’s nuptials took over the entire fourth floor of the hotel and covered it with around 900,000 fresh blooms sourced from local farms and all over the world
Habba changed into her second gown of the evening – a showstopping glitzy number – before walking out into the reception with her new husband
Habba appeared stunning as she was pictured walking hand-in-hand with her new husband while in her wedding dress – detailed with lace and a sweetheart neckline – at the ceremony on Saturday night
Iconic former professional boxer Mike Tyson also attended the extravagant night
The event saw many notable attendees, including three-time Grammy Award winner Nelly who made a surprise performance after the couple’s main reception
Habba’s children introduced Nelly to the stage at her third wedding
Female guests were seen entering the hotel wearing long gowns, hiding from the elements, clutching invitations as their bow tie clad dates escorted them inside
The loved-up couple were spotted arriving at a ritzy eatery in Palm Beach, Florida last Wednesday night
The celebrations culminated in the Grand Ballroom, where a huge red rose installation, cascading crystals and a custom black-and-white dance floor set the stage for the reception.
Guests were then treated to caviar and a Dom Pérignon toast as the night continued.
The menu included Royal Ossetra caviar with egg white and egg yolk, chives, crème fraîche and buttermilk blini, followed by lobster risotto or prime filet mignon, and classic ice cream sundaes for dessert.
Female guests were seen entering the hotel wearing long gowns, hiding from the elements, clutching invitations as their bow tie clad dates escorted them inside.
Many guests took the time to enjoy a drink in Peacock Alley before being escorted into private elevators to access the Grand Ballroom, where the main wedding celebrations were set to take place.
The three-story ballroom spans nearly 10,000 square feet and can accommodate up to 1,500 guests for a reception, with tiered balconies, restored Art Deco detailing and state-of-the-art lighting, sound and staging.
It has been used for generations of major New York galas, weddings and social events, making it a particularly spectacular setting for Habba and Mildon’s wedding reception.
The wedding moved between three distinct settings, with the stunning Jade Room becoming the place where Habba and Mildon exchanged vows
Habba and Mildon have been joined by guests arriving from out of town, with some understood to have arrived in New York a day before the ceremony as preparations intensified at the landmark hotel
The insider said that the couple’s nuptials took over the entire fourth floor of the hotel and covered it with around 900,000 fresh blooms sourced from local farms and all over the world
While the ‘chic’ and ‘extravagant’ dinner reception was accompanied by an opulent 30 piece band and each guest was greeted with individual tins of caviar, the insider said
Habba, who was President Trump’s personal attorney, has been married twice before
The attorney’s engagement ring is a gigantic diamond believed to weigh at least 23 carats, a rock so large that, as one source previously quipped, ‘that ring has its own zip code.’
Mildon has also reportedly showered his bride-to-be with luxury gifts, including a collection of coveted Hermès Birkin bags – with Habba recently seen carrying a pink ostrich-skin Birkin estimated to be worth around $30,000.
The couple’s wedding weekend got underway with an intimate rehearsal dinner at Aretsky’s Patroon, before guests gathered at the Waldorf for cocktails and an array of lavish hors d’oeuvres, including caviar.
Despite the relatively small guest list, no expense appears to have been spared, with Daily Mail pictures showing an enormous box of white cherry blossoms arriving to the venue.
Towering glass lighting fixtures and chandeliers, elaborate audio equipment and eye-catching ice sculptures are also helping transform the hotel for the celebrations.
Habba and Mildon were joined by guests arriving from out of town, with some understood to have arrived in New York a day before the ceremony as preparations intensified at the landmark hotel.
The bride-to-be looked every inch the glamorous bride during the pre-wedding festivities, stepping out in an elegant ivory jumpsuit with heavily embellished shoulders, while Mildon opted for a crisp white shirt and dark trousers.
Both beamed as they posed for pictures with their nearest and dearest, looking every inch the happy couple in the hours before the nuptials.
After months of romance – and a whirlwind engagement – the couple are now preparing to make their relationship official in front of their closest circle, with the spectacular Waldorf setting providing the backdrop for their very glitzy ‘I do.’
