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Updated Oct 14, 2024Hailee Steinfeld Just Pulled a Gwyneth Paltrow and Shared Her First Wedding Photos Via Newsletter
Here's what we learned about her "perfect" Santa Barbara celebration with Josh Allen.
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In a rather non-traditional (but totally on-brand) move, Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen just released their first wedding photos and details via her newsletter. (Incredibly Gwyneth Paltrow coded, no?) Forgoing an exclusive announcement with a publication or even just a social media hard-launch, Steinfeld unveiled her first musings and reflections from their highly-anticipated nuptials exactly the way she wanted: in a semi-private medium developed by Steinfeld, solely for her fans. After all, that's the inspiration behind her Beau Society newsletter, which she calls "a direct line where we can unpack topics far beyond what I can muster in an Instagram caption."
Together, the newlyweds looked back on their Santa Barbara wedding, which took place on May 31, 2025. "I'm sitting here with Josh, and we're reminiscing on the best weekend of our lives for the millionth time," Steinfeld began the personal letter. "As you know, I'm always somewhere in between wanting to share every detail and wanting to keep them close to my heart. But Beau Society felt like the right place to share some of the love and magic that made up our wedding weekend, and we had so much fun putting a few of our favorite memories and photos together in this issue!"
Below, we unpack Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld's wedding, from the details of their food, fashion and decor, to the modern ways they broke tradition. (Perhaps we'll see more celebrities embracing the "quiet wedding" trend later this year.) Plus, look back on their complete love story, including our favorite highlights from their California engagement.
At a glance:
- Josh Allen and his wife Hailee Steinfeld first sparked relationship rumors in May 2023.
- On September 17, 2023, Hailee Steinfeld was spotted attending a Buffalo Bills game where Josh Allen led the team to victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.
- Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld announced their engagement on November 29, 2024.
- Josh Allen and his wife Hailee Steinfeld got married in Santa Barbara, California on May 31, 2025.
In this article:
- Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld's Wedding Details
- All About Josh Allen's Wife, Hailee Steinfeld
- Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld's Relationship Timeline
- Hailee Steinfeld's Engagement Ring Details
Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld's Wedding Details
Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld got married in Santa Barbara, California on May 31, 2025. While paparazzi photos tipped fans off to their wedding in real-time, the couple intentionally had an unplugged weekend to prioritize time with their loved ones. "It felt like love was running through the veins of every tree at our gorgeous venue in Santa Barbara. Our family and friends coming together amplified it," Steinfeld said.
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The couple kicked off their wedding weekend with an intimate dinner that brought together just their immediate family members, where loved ones reminisced on when they knew Steinfeld and Allen were meant to be together. Their friends joined the festivities the next day for a welcome party with a "vibrant elegance" theme. (Ultra-niche dress codes are all the rage right now, of course.) Per photos shared in the newsletter, the couple had a sketch artist on hand to craft portraits of the attendees as favors.
On the morning of their wedding, Steinfeld revealed that she and her husband-to-be met at 7 a.m. for breakfast together. "I'm so glad we did that," she recalled. "I don't think I could've gone the whole day without seeing him! We had a little spread, which included my favorite lemon ricotta pancakes."
Here, Allen interjected to discuss his bride's wedding dress: a strapless fitted A-line gown with a sweetheart neckline and a bow on the back. (He noted that Steinfeld "stunned" him when she arrived at the altar.) "It's easily the most perfect gown I've ever put on my body," Steinfeld wrote of the Tamara Ralph design, which she paired with sheer gloves and a Chantilly lace veil. "On our wedding day, when I put on this dress, I actually lost my breath. I've never felt more like myself and more beautiful."
Instead of a bouquet, Steinfeld carried a single crystal rose down the aisle alongside her dad. (Her mom, on the other hand, served as her "something blue.") "I just remember the walkup looked like a façade," she continued. "Josh was standing under this huge structure; it was the most surreal thing I'd ever seen." After the ceremony, the newlyweds walked back up the aisle to Stevie Wonder's "Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)" as the sky thundered...with no rain.
As to be expected, the couple's reception was rather traditional. "The flow of the reception was dance, speech, cry, dance, eat, dance, speech, cry, dance, etc.," she recalled. The pair sliced into a lemon olive oil cake with vanilla buttercream while their band delivered non-stop entertainment. In fact, the party was so lively that the athlete even lived out a personal dream: "Josh had a rockstar moment quoting the infamous 'I'm not leaving…I'm not f!#%ing leaving!' They played us off, and Josh and I made our way to the after party…," she wrote.
To comply with local sound ordinances, the newlyweds took their guests underground for grilled cheese sandwiches, chocolate chip cookies served with shot glasses of milk, and more dancing. Guests took photos in a portrait studio provided by The Collective You (who also supplied the photo booth for the Bieber wedding), and the night came to a close at 3 a.m. when everyone jumped into the pool—except for the bride, who was wearing feathers.
Steinfeld gave props to her entire team of vendors, including wedding planner Mindy Weiss and photographer Jose Villa, for making the weekend "perfect." "The next day, Josh and I ran off into the sunset to our honeymoon (more on that later?)," she concluded. (Psst: Now's the time to subscribe to Beau Society if you want the scoop on that too). "Now we're back, and it's been a whole 13 days of being married, and we'll be staying on this high forever!"
All About Josh Allen's Wife, Hailee Steinfeld
Josh Allen is married to Hailee Steinfeld. He was spotted with the A-list actress in New York City over Memorial Day weekend in 2023. Shortly after, they were also seen in what appeared to be a snapshot of a double date with friends. On May 29, 2023, a source told People that the "cute couple" had been "hanging out for a few weeks" and added that the relationship is "new, but they are having fun." They continued, "He's going to be very busy with training camp, though, so they're not putting too much pressure on things and will see where it goes."
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Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld's Relationship Timeline
While they tend to keep a low public profile, we can piece together a few key moments from Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld's romance. Here's a breakdown of Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen's complete relationship timeline.
May 2023: Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld are Spotted in NYC
It's unclear how Josh Allen met Hailee Steinfeld, but rumors of a budding romance sparked at the end of May 2023 when they were photographed multiple times together throughout Memorial Day weekend. Paparazzi shots showed the two hanging out the entire weekend, and in one shot they appeared to be on a double date with friends.
July 2023: Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld Vacation Together in Mexico
The two were seen together once again over the Fourth of July weekend when they embarked on a PDA-filled vacation in Mexico, further fueling the romance reports.
August 2023: Josh Allen Seemingly Confirms He's Dating Hailee Steinfeld
Finally, Josh Allen addressed his alleged girlfriend when he appeared on the Barstool Sports podcast Pardon My Take on August 2. When asked if he had seen the headlines about his steamy vacation with Steinfeld, he replied, "The fact that anybody cares about that still blows my mind."
He went on to criticize the paparazzi who took photos of them on their private boat, saying it's a "gross feeling" to be photographed and creates a sense of "insecurity" for them.
September 2023: Hailee Steinfeld is Spotted at a Bills Football Game
Further fueling the rumors, Hailee Steinfeld was spotted attending a Buffalo Bills home game in New York against the Las Vegas Raiders on September 17. As seen in photos shared on social media, the actress wore a Bills jersey as her rumored boyfriend led the team to a 38-10 victory.
September 2023: Hailee Steinfeld Goes Shopping with Josh Allen's Mom
Although they hadn't posted *each other* on social media yet, Hailee Steinfeld did hard-launch her relationship with Josh Allen's mom. The two went shopping together at a Buffalo clothing store at the end of September, and the retailer posted a photo of the group on Instagram with the caption, "Pinch Me." Considering the store specializes in Buffalo sports apparel, we have a feeling Hailee Steinfeld may have been getting some new pieces to support her boyfriend.
October 2023: Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld Attend an NHL Game Together
Fans were in for a special surprise at the Buffalo Sabres and New York Rangers hockey game on October 12. Josh Allen and girlfriend Hailee Steinfeld took in the match from a private box suite at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. Although the Sabres lost, footage of the couple looking cozy circulated on Twitter after the game, with one person writing, "What a time to be alive."
January 2024: Hailee Steinfeld Cheers for Josh Allen at the Golden Globes
While she was walking the red carpet at the Golden Globe Awards on January 7, 2024, a reporter held up a Buffalo Bills jersey in front of Hailee Steinfeld and said, "Hailee, how we feeling about tonight?" (The comment was in reference to the Bills game taking place that night, in which they'd be playing the Miami Dolphins for a spot in the playoffs. The Bills ultimately won and clinched their spot in the postseason.) She smiled and said, "Real good," giving him two thumbs up. But, upon noticing he had a Stefon Diggs jersey, she added, "Wrong number, though!"
July 2024: Josh Allen Hard Launches Girlfriend Hailee Steinfeld on Instagram
Finally, over a year after they first sparked relationship rumors, Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld made their relationship IG-official on July 23, 2024. The athlete posted a coy photo of them with their backs turned to the camera in front of the Eiffel Tower in France, captioning it simply, "Onward 🤘🏼." The singer appeared in two more pictures within the photo dump: first, in a group shot with his family, and again from behind while she was walking down a hallway.
November 2024: Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld Announce Their Engagement
Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld had a lot to be grateful for on Thanksgiving, because it marked their first holiday season as fiancés. The couple got engaged on November 22, 2024, which they announced exactly one week later. The proposal took place during Allen's bye-week with the Bills, and he whisked the actress away to Malibu, which she called her "happy place," for the special moment. He dropped to one knee in front of the ocean on a coastal bluff decorated with candles, flower petals and a lavish pink floral arch.
Allen recalled his favorite memories from their engagement in a newsletter for Beau Society. "The funniest thing was that we woke up and were getting ready for brunch and you jumped on the bed and said, 'Can we get married already?!? What are you waiting for??!'" he wrote. "I replied, 'Just give me a little more time.' Little did you know I was about to propose to you." Steinfeld was truly shocked by the gesture, adding, "All the happy tears have just barely dried. Whenever we tell the story, look back at photos, or even say 'We're engaged' or 'We're getting married' I start crying."
February 6, 2025: Josh Allen Thanks "My Rock" Hailee Steinfeld in MVP Acceptance Speech
At long last, Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld finally made their red carpet debut at the NFL Honors on February 6, 2025. The happy couple posed for photos outside the venue, where Steinfeld flashed her timeless engagement ring. When Allen won the coveted MVP award, he concluded his speech by giving his fiancée a special shoutout. "Last but not least, my fiancée Hailee," he said while she beamed in the crowd. "You've been my rock, my best friend. I would not be standing on this stage if it weren't for you."
May 31, 2025: Josh Allen Marries Hailee Steinfeld in California
It was an off-season to remember. On May 31, 2025, Josh Allen married Hailee Steinfeld in Santa Barbara, California. Clusters of white flowers decorated the traditional ceremony, and the bride wore a strapless wedding dress with long gloves for the occasion.
Hailee Steinfeld's Engagement Ring Details
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Although they got engaged just before Thanksgiving in 2024, we didn't get a close look at Hailee Steinfeld's engagement ring until she wore it on the red carpet at the 2025 NFL Honors in New Orleans, Louisiana. According to Olivia Landau, gemologist and founder of The Clear Cut, it appears as though the actress's proposal piece is a classic design. "Hailee's engagement ring appears to be a 3.5- or 4-carat round brilliant diamond set in a thin platinum solitaire setting," Landau predicts. "Her engagement ring is timeless and traditional. If her diamond is natural, the ring is estimated to cost anywhere from $70,000 to $150,000, depending on the quality."
