Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker 'married', at a 'practice' ceremony in Las Vegas after Barker performed at the 2022 Grammy awards, but the pair later had a second wedding in Santa Barbara, which was reportedly legally-binding. In addition, they later had 'big Italian wedding' too, at Dolce & Gabbana's L'Ulivetta villa, before they partied at medieval castle Castello Brown.
In October 2021, Kim Kardashian confirmed the news that her eldest sister and Barker had got engaged via her Instagram account. She shared a photograph of the newly-engaged couple kissing, and the mother-of-three showing off her oval-shaped engagement ring, which she later revealed she accidentally broke.
Barker popped the question at Rosewood Miramar hotel in Montecito, California. For the special occasion, he had the staff create a red rose arrangement on the beach in the shape of a heart, interspersed with white candles.
‘Forever @travisbarker, [sic]’ the 43-year-old reality star captioned a photograph of her and her husband-to-be at the proposal. The Blink 182 singer also shared the photo on his Instagram account.
A Kardashian fan account later shared a video of the proposal, which showed the musician bending down on one knee to pop the question to his partner.
Here's everything you need to know about Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's nuptials:
Are Kourtney and Travis married?
Update 05/04/2023: Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker share footage from their nuptials in wedding special trailer
In April 2023, Kravis and Hulu unveiled intimate never-before-seen footage from their first nuptials in a trailer for their wedding special, Til Death Do Us Part: Kourtney & Travis’.
In the clip, the couple show viewers their (non-legal) ‘practice’ Vegas wedding, courthouse ceremony in Santa Barbara, and their grand Italian nuptials. ‘This is our personal archive footage that we are sharing with the world,’ they teased, with Barker explaining the different characteristics of each wedding by assigning them a personality.
‘Vegas was like our wild rockstar wedding, Santa Barbara was like as traditional as everyone else’s wedding could’ve been,’ he explained. Kardashian noted: ‘And then Italy was really romantic and classic. I felt like I had so much anxiety because it’s such a vulnerable moment you’re sharing.’
Barker added: ‘I just felt like I’m about to marry the love of my life. And then it was like, “Oh my god, I’m about to marry the love of my life.” And it all set in.’
Kardashian echoed that sentiment, saying: ‘Our wedding felt like time didn’t exist, and it just felt, like, perfect.’
The wedding special will premiere exclusively on Disney+ in the UK on Thursday April 13. The official Hulu synopsis reads: ‘Kourtney, Travis, and their guests enjoy a luxurious wedding weekend in Portofino, Italy. Private and personal footage reveal an intimate family event full of beautiful moments.’
Update 27/07/2022: Kourtney Kardashian shares never-before-seen photos from her and Travis Barker's Santa Barbara courthouse ceremony
Kardashian and Barker married for a third time on Sunday May 22, this time on the Italian Riviera coastline in Portofino. The pair exchanged vows during a romantic ceremony at Dolce & Gabbana's L'Ulivetta villa, before enjoying a reception at the medieval castle Castello Brown. Business of Fashion reported a spokesperson stated that Dolce & Gabbana founders Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce were 'hosting this happy event' over the weekend.
On July 26 2022 Kourtney Kardashian shared never-before-seen photos from her and Barker's previous intimate courthouse wedding in Santa Barbara, California, which took place in May, ahead of their lavish third ceremony in Italy.
The pictures from the big day, which were shared to honour her grandmother Mary Jo Campbell's birthday, showed the pair toasting in a restaurant while Kardashian was dressed in her bridal wear, a Dolce & Gabbana minidress, accessorised with a veil and sheer opera gloves.
Other photos showed her posing alongside family outside the courthouse and a giddy Kardashian signing legal documents.
Kardashian captioned the photos: 'My special, sweet, chic, sophisticated, smart and most wonderful grandmother. Happy birthday my MJ [sic].'
She continued: 'So happy you could be one of the only two guests we had when we were legally married, I will always remember this day and night with you.'
After April's so-called 'practice' wedding ceremony at a chapel in Vegas, in May 2022, Kardashian and Barker tied the knot, and this time, unlike the first, their nuptials are believed to be legally binding.
On May 16, Kardashian and Barker both shared a series of photos from their second wedding day, including an image of them driving away in a lowrider convertible with a 'just married' sign on the back.
Other photos showed them looking adorably at each other, canoodling on top of a car and and walking hand-in-hand.
A group photo revealed that Kardashian's grandmother Mary Jo 'MJ' Campbell and Barker's father Randy Barker were at the couple's nuptials.
The newlyweds captioned their post: 'Till death do us part.'
Barker also shared a scenic after-dark photo to his Instagram feed with a message that read: 'About last night.'
Kardashian said her wedding vows in a white spaghetti strap mini dress, complete with a glittering heart embellishment at the bodice.
She accessorised her up-do with a classic veil and grounded with pin-thin stiletto heels.
As for Barker, he kept thing traditional in a streamlined black suit.
'Momager' Kris Jenner commented on the post, writing: 'Wow. Congrats boo,' and she wrote a further message via her Instagram story, gushing 'I love you guys so much' and tagging both Kardashian and Barker.
Kris was joined by other family members in congratulating the pair.
Sister Kim wrote: 'Kravis forever,' and Khloé commented three red hearts.
TMZ previously reported that the couple were married on Sunday, May 15, in Santa Barbara, where they were photographed together at the city's downtown courthouse.
And according to People, the couple's latest wedding isn't going to be the last.
A source told the news outlet: 'They had to legally get married first ahead of their big Italian wedding, which is happening very soon. All the details are set and the whole family, including all the kids, are very excited.'
The couple are yet to confirm or disclose any details to the public of their third marriage.
Previously, Kardashian and Barker confirmed that they tied the knot in Las Vegas after the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, in April 2022, though it was later revealed that their nuptials weren't legal.
After it was originally reported that Kardashian and Barker wanted a lavish wedding, they were believed to have said 'I do' in an intimate ceremony in Vegas, as opposed to a huge event, with only close friend present.
In a post on Instagram, Kardashian shared photos of the ceremony, with the caption: 'Found these in my camera roll. 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). Practice makes perfect. [sic]'
Kardashian later shared another photo of her and Barker from the wedding. This time the photo showed her falling to the floor as an amused Barker lifted her up. She can be seen with a bunch of red roses in her hand. The hilarious and seemingly wild moment happened in front of the Elvis Presley impersonator.
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star and the Blink-182 musician entered the chapel at 2am on Monday, moments after Barker performed – but despite reports from TMZ, Kardashian has confirmed that the couple in fact did not have a marriage licence. The 'wedding', therefore, isn't legally binding – though as Kardashian joked 'practice makes perfect.'
Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live! a few days later, along with her sisters Kendall, Kourtney, Khloé and mum Kris Jenner, Kardashian responded to the idea that she's 'fake married', as she believes that marrying without a licence doesn't mean her and Barker's wedding isn't legit.
'It's not called "fake married,"' she said
Explaining that she tried to get a married licence, Kardashian explained: 'There was no, like, possibility to get a marriage license at that hour,' and said that she would have had such measures in place, if given the opportunity.
Of the conversations that happened when Barker and Kardashian learned that getting hold of a marriage licence wouldn't be possible in the middle of the night, Vegas or not, the reality star recalled: 'That's what I thought. And I'm like, "Are you guys lying?"'
'We asked like five times: "What do we have to do to make this happen?"' Kardashian added.
'It was 2 a.m., and they were like, "It opens at 8 o'clock."'
Asked by Kimmel if the couple intended to marry 'for real', she said: 'We did [want to get legally married]. Yes.'
She went on to say: 'Well, we just...we just did it anyways.
'It's what's in the heart.'
What happened ahead of Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's wedding?
Sources told E! the newlyweds planned to celebrate marriage further, and that 'several' other celebrations were anticipated.
E! reported that Kardashian's mother Kris Jenner and event planner Mindy Weiss were working with the Poosh founder on her big day.
A source told the news outlet: 'Kourtney is relaxed and laid back about the details. She's not a bridezilla at all. Travis is also involved, but he lets Kourtney make most of the decisions and wants it to be her day.'
As for when there might have been further wedding celebrations? 'Even though Kourtney would like it to be soon, logistically it's taking some time,' the source added at the time.
Of the pair's romance, another source said at the time: 'Travis and Kourtney are so in love and have a lot of respect for each other. They are very excited to be married and move on the next chapter together.'
In October last year, another source told Entertainment Tonight: 'Kourtney and Travis have already started talking about wedding planning and they're both so excited. They are hoping to get married sooner than later.'
'This is a huge deal for [Kourtney],' the source said. 'They want to do the whole big traditional wedding ceremony and everything, and have already talked about it.'
This was despite rumours suggesting they were planning a smaller destination wedding after all.
In January 2022 Kardashian reminded her fans that she and Barker have known each other for years by sharing a throwback picture of the pair from 2018. She captioned the post: 'June 2018.'
'Soulmates,' commented Barker. 'Written in the stars,' added the reality star's friend Addison Rae. 'Bound to happen,' another wrote.
What did Kourtney Kardsahian wear to her Las Vegas wedding?
It's believed Kardashian chose not to wear a wedding dress for her chapel wedding, and instead remain dressed in the Et Ochs jumpsuit she wore to the Grammys earlier in the evening. Meanwhile, Barker wore Givenchy, a Raf Simons coat and jewellery by Tiffany & Co.
'They were dressed with what they had on at the Grammys,' One Love Wedding Chapel owner Marty Frierson told People. 'They came, got married, tossed the bouquet in the driveway, and danced to Elvis. It was over in about 30 minutes.'
Fans also believed Kardashian teased her wedding ahead of the Grammys. The reality star's manicurist Kim Truong shared a series of pictures of the mother-of-three's nails from the awards ceremony, which included a French manicure. In her post's caption, Truong explained that she used one layer of OPI’s Bubble Bath Gel colour, which is described on the brand's website as a light pink hue that’s 'ideal for weddings'.
The manicurist then added OPI’s Love is in the Bare Gel Colour, a soft pink one, and OPI’s Good Girls Gone Plaid Gel Colour, a deep purple hue, for the tips.
Who attended Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's third Italian wedding ceremony?
The Kardashian family attended, including the Poosh founder's sisters Kim, Khloé, Kendall and Kylie, as well as 'momager' Kris. Jenner's boyfriend Devin Booker was notably present at the occasion too.
Kourtney's children, Mason, Penelope and Reign were also present, after Kardashian admitted to regretting not having them at her and Barker's engagement in a recent episode of The Kardashians.
Kylie's Instagram story suggested that her daughter Stormi was at the nuptials too.
Celebrities such as Beyoncé and Jay Z were reported to have attended the couple's nuptials, but this is yet to be confirmed.
Do Kourtney and Travis want a baby?
It's official - 'Kravis' are officially trying for a baby.
In The Kardashians, the couple were seen going to a doctor's appointment and Kardashian said: 'Travis and I want to have a baby.'
The reality star is already a mother to Mason, Penelope, and Reign Disick, whom she shares with ex Scott Disick. Barker is a father to his son Landon Barker and daughter Alabama Barker, and a stepdad to Atiana De La Hoya, from his previous marriage to Shanna Moakler.
E! previously reported that a source close to Kourtney said they're 'hoping to be expecting by next year'.
Another source said: 'They would love nothing more than to have a baby together. Kourtney has always wanted another baby and never felt like she was done. Now that she's with Travis, she wants it even more.'
What happened at the proposal?
On Monday October 17, 2022, Kardashian and Barker revisited the scene of their romantic engagement, as they marked their one year proposal anniversary in Santa Barbara.
Pitch Perfect actor Rebel Wilson captured the moment on camera, as she happened to be staying at the Rosewood Miramar, where Barker got down on one knee last year. Barker proposed to the Poosh founder on a romantic beach, which he had decorated with masses of red roses and candles encased in glass jars.
For their anniversary, the couple returned to the dreamy location, which was decorated similarly. Upon arrival, two musicians serenaded them with classical music to set the mood.
Wilson caught the couple approaching the arrangement from the shore, before they arrived at the rose display and shared a sweet kiss. Of course, the comedian/actor wasn't the only person on hand to capture the couple's anniversary, as a camera crew was present, seemingly shooting the scene for the next instalment of The Kardashians.
Senior Year star Wilson shared the footage via her Instagram stories. In one clip, she wrote: 'I was like: who's playing classical music outside my room! Have fun lovebirds [sic]. ' In a second clip, she wrote: 'Too cute [sic].'
Kravis marked their anniversary by individually sharing photos from their engagement and wedding weekend in Italy, with the same caption: 'October 17.'
Kardashian posted a carousel of photos from the beach proposal, including one of Barker down on one knee, meanwhile, Barker shared a black and white snap of him helping the KUWTK alum into a sultry black dress.
E! News previously reported that former couple Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson, who co-parent their daughter True, were both present at their proposal last year.
‘Kourtney looked very surprised to see Khloe and Tristan there,’ an insider reportedly told the publication.
‘Travis escorted Kourtney down to the beach, where he had red and white florals set up in the shape of a heart. It looked very romantic. I could see Kourtney smiling from ear to ear and put her hand over her mouth looking surprised. The family cheered for them and went back into the hotel.'
‘KRAVIS FOREVER,’ Kim Kardashian tweeted with a video of the couple shortly after the proposal.
How did the families celebrate Kourtney and Travis' engagement?
From the Kardashians’ Instagram accounts it appears the family enjoyed a sit-down meal following the proposal, attended by the likes of Kris Jenner, her partner Corey Gamble, Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian and Barker’s daughter Alabama. Similar to the beach proposal, the table was decorated with gigantic red flowers and candles.
Unsurprisingly, news of the couple’s engagement took the Internet by storm.
The Instagram account @commentsbycelebs revealed that not since Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston’s hug backstage at the SAG Awards last year has it received such an ‘overwhelmingly positive DM response’ from its followers.
Kylie Jenner also took to her Instagram to share a photograph of the couple’s engagement and her oldest sister’s ring.
Alabama Barker shared a snap from the celebratory meal of the couple with the caption: ‘So happy for you guys. I love u both! [sic]’
Barker was previously married to Shanna Moakler, with whom he co-parents two children: Landon, 18, and Alabama, 15. Meanwhile, the engagement marked Kardashian’s first following her high-profile relationship with Scott Disick, with whom she shares three children: Mason, Penelope and Reign.
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