Vito Schnabel, art dealer, 37, and Russian model Helena Althof, 21, secretly married last week in Old Westbury, NY, according to a source who spoke to Page Six.
They tied the knot on July 9 in an “in a very small and very private ceremony,” as reported by Wet Paint in Artnet News.
The event was so intimate that Schnabel’s actress sister, Stella, and his renowned father, Julian, were reportedly not present.
Nonetheless, Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner, Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner were among those who attended the ceremony to see the couple marry.
Wet Paint also mentioned that artist Rashid Johnson, art collector Aby Rosen, and members of the Mugrabi family—famous for their extensive Warhol collection—were among the guests.
Guests received just a week's notice to respond to the invitation.
Page Six’s source revealed that invitations with Mickey and Minnie Mouse designs were sent out a week before the wedding and “it looked like a child’s birthday party invite.”
The reception took place at the Richard Meier-designed mansion Schnabel bought in 2019.
According to Althof’s Instagram, the reception featured sushi, caviar, and a striking devil-red wedding cake.
They first met in Saudi Arabia aboard the yacht of mogul James Packer, who was formerly engaged to Mariah Carey.
Althof was reportedly 19 at the time of their meeting, while Schnabel will turn 38 on July 27.
This is Schnabel’s first marriage. He has previously been romantically linked to high-profile women such as Amber Heard, Irina Shayk, and Heidi Klum, whom he dated for three years.
Althof confirmed the news on her Instagram page. “Oops….,” she captioned a photo of herself solo in a wedding dress and a tiara.
Ivanka Trump commented, “Congratulations, Helena!!!! So happy for you both.”
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