Congratulations to Finneas and Claudia Sulewski! The couple got married on Saturday, August 29, in Montecito, surrounded by family and friends. Just under two weeks before, Vogue joined the actor and beauty founder as she headed to the Oscar de la Renta boutique in Beverly Hills for the final fitting of her four wedding weekend looks, all custom-made by the legendary American fashion house. “I’m so excited,” Claudia says, welcoming us through the door. “Let’s go!”
Claudia in her Oscar de la Renta ceremony dress. Styling by Thomas Christos, makeup by Misha Shahzada, hair by Dawson Hiegert.
The morning started with Claudia greeting her mom, Beata Sulewska, and her now-mother-in-law, Maggie Baird, and outlining the plan: trying on her rehearsal dinner dress, ceremony dress, first dance and reception dress, and the after-party dress. The one she’s most excited about? The main ceremony dress, of course. “Every fitting so far has been about alterations, so I’m really excited to try on the final version,” Claudia adds.
Claudia in her after-party dress, joined by (from left to right) friends Dru MacDonald and Rebecca Black, her mother Beata Krupinska-Sulewski, and her now-mother-in-law Maggie Baird. Styling by Thomas Christos, makeup by Misha Shahzada, hair by Dawson Hiegert. Photo: Elias Tahan
And so it begins: first with the rehearsal dinner dress, which draws coos and gasps from two of Claudia’s other friends who are also by her side for the day, musicians Rebecca Black and Dru MacDonald. A bias-cut gown made from a liquid crepe back satin, with a bias neckline that drapes down to the lower back; as Claudia turns to reveal it, both friends exclaim “Oh my God!” in unison, before reminiscing about Claudia and Finneas’s first date. (It turns out both Rebecca and Dru witnessed that fateful meeting, and thus the start of the couple’s eight-year love story.) “You literally look like a sculpture,” Dru adds, as Oscar de la Renta’s senior designer Grace McCoy makes her final adjustments.
Claudia in her Oscar de la Renta rehearsal dinner dress. Styling by Thomas Christos, makeup by Misha Shahzada, hair by Dawson Hiegert. Photo: Elias Tahan
Next comes the ceremony dress, which draws quiet gasps from Claudia’s onlookers—and then a spontaneous round of applause. “Guys, you’re going to make me cry—stop!” Claudia laughs, as Maggie adds: “Wow. That is so pretty!” The ivory silk faille ballgown features a drop-waist bodice and a structured, pleated skirt, all finished with an asymmetric, draped, and pleated scarf neckpiece that flows down the entire length of the train.
“We were putting it on, and I was saying, there’s something about this dress that just demands a moment of silence,” Claudia notes, sharing that she was inspired to go for the style after searching through the Oscar de la Renta archives and finding herself drawn to some of the more dramatic, “princess-like” silhouettes from past collections.
The back of the main ceremony dress. Styling by Thomas Christos, makeup by Misha Shahzada, hair by Dawson Hiegert. Photo: Elias Tahan
Given the significance of the moment, it was only natural that Maggie dial in a special guest to get a first look: Claudia’s friend and now-sister-in-law, Billie Eilish. “My God, I can’t believe it,” Billie exclaims over FaceTime. “You look like an angel. Sorry to be interrupting. Love you so much!” Claudia then also encourages her stylist, Thomas Kikis—”he’s been a part of every step of this journey,” the bride says—to come out and say hello to the cameras. As per Thomas: “I’ve been in the back crying this whole time!”
They also take a moment to try on the veil, a length of tulle designed to extend from under her bun. And then, to showcase the most important detail of all: pockets! “She’s a modern bride,” Claudia says with a beaming smile, taking another turn around.Next is the party-starting reception dress: a structured cady gown with a sculptural peplum made from upcycled feathers. This detail meant a lot to Claudia. Her brand, Cyklar, is vegan and cruelty-free. “It feels so grown up in this sexy wifey way, but it’s so celebratory—so I’ll be dancing in this,” Claudia says, adding that she’d already tested it out with a dance.
Claudia in her Oscar de la Renta reception and dinner dress. Styling by Thomas Christos, makeup by Misha Shahzada, hair by Dawson Hiegert.
Photo: Elias Tahan
Grace also points out the crystal beaded accents scattered among the feathers. They catch the dance floor lights, adding a touch of disco ball shimmer. “Finneas hasn’t seen any of these dresses, but since we’re doing our first dance in this one, I’ve had to be vague about certain limitations—like how he can lift me,” Claudia says. “We want to keep it intact, so I’ve just been like: there’s an obstacle!”
Claudia in her Oscar de la Renta after-party dress. Styling by Thomas Christos, makeup by Misha Shahzada, hair by Dawson Hiegert.
Photo: Elias Tahan
Finally, it’s time to reveal the after-party dress. For that, Claudia looked to a specific chapter of Oscar de la Renta’s history: a series of playful, party-ready looks from the early 2000s, originally worn down the runway by models like Gisele Bündchen. “The boat neck felt so fresh and different from the rest of the looks—and we made it pink!” Claudia explains. The top comes with a hand-draped dove grey silk faille bubble skirt and matching grey heels. “I feel like a little cupcake,” Claudia laughs, as Dru adds: “And we’re getting leg!”
It turns out, though, there’s one last look to reveal—and it’s not for Claudia. Instead, it’s a pair of silk faille bows cut from the same fabric as her ceremony gown, sized perfectly for her and Finneas’s two rescue dogs, Peaches and Moose. “They’re going to walk down as flower dogs,” Claudia explains, and Dru adds: “That’s when the tears will start, for sure.” With all the looks in place and final adjustments ready, there’s only one thing left to do. As Claudia puts it: “Let’s go get married!”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some frequently asked questions about Claudia Sulewski and Finneass wedding focusing on the news and her final dress fitting
General Wedding Questions
Q Is it true that Claudia Sulewski and Finneas are officially married
A Yes the couple has officially tied the knot They announced their marriage recently confirming that they are now husband and wife
Q When and where did they get married
A Specific details about the exact date and venue havent been fully released to the public yet However the couple has shared glimpses of the celebration confirming that the wedding has taken place
Q How long were Claudia and Finneas together before getting married
A The couple had been dating for several years before getting engaged They got engaged in late 2023 and have now officially celebrated their wedding
The Dress The Fitting
Q What did Claudia wear for her wedding
A Claudia wore a custom gown designed by the luxury fashion house Oscar de la Renta for her wedding ceremony
Q What is a final dress fitting
A A final dress fitting is the last appointment a bride has with her designer or tailor before the wedding Its to make sure the dress fits perfectly moves correctly and is completely comfortable for the big day
Q Why did she do a final fitting at Oscar de la Renta
A Because her dress was custommade by Oscar de la Renta the final fitting took place at their atelier in New York This ensures that any lastminute adjustments are done by the original designers and seamstresses
Q What did the dress look like
A While the exact details are kept somewhat private the dress is described as elegant and romantic It features classic Oscar de la Renta elements which often include intricate floral details luxurious fabric and a timeless silhouette The fitting showcased a gown that fits her perfectly and reflects her personal style
Q Did Oscar de la Renta design the dress just for her
A Yes the dress was custommade specifically for Claudia This means it was designed from scratch to match her vision body shape and the theme of the wedding
Details Context
Q Who is Finneas