The Playboy Mansion is often a time of old-school, traditional romance, and never more so than this past weekend, when former Playmate Kendra Wilkinson and professional football player Hank Baskett got married.It was, according to PEOPLE, a week-long festivus of sorts, with Kendra and Hank attending the Transformers premiere (see picture), getting spa-pampered, yada-yada-yada and eventually getting married Saturday at the mansion.
At around 6:45 p.m., the Playmate and former Girls Next Door star, 24, walked down the aisle in a white dress, dripping in more than $100,000 worth of platinum jewelry by Michael Barin, including drop earrings, a pendant and bracelet. The groom also wore white, as did the groomsmen, while the bridesmaids were in lavender.It's pretty awesome that Kendra and Hank used their pull to get married at the Playboy Mansion, but isn't it a little awkward to get married in your ex-boyfriend's house? Especially when (presumably, I think, right?) Kendra may or may not have been nude a time or two in this house?
Call me "old-fashioned," perhaps, but it just seems odd. Of course, considering that Wilkinson recently informed the world that she and Baskett want a "private island" to honeymoon on, so she can "walk around naked" without "paparazzos," perhaps I'm overreacting.
And besides, they appear to be in love, so who am I to judge? ("Pantless blogger" is an acceptable answer, yes.) Instead, I'll just offer a hearty congrats to the new Mr. and Mrs. Baskett.
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Comments (Page 1 of 5)
Yea, this is a marriage that is going to last for years and years.
Hahaha, or weeks and weeks.
I wish them well in the years head. As far as Kendra wearing white was as inappropriate as could ever be. White is supposed to be reserved for those that are pure, or at least have made some attempt not to screw everything that moves. Kendra has had more traffic thru her then the Holland Tunnel, including an old guy who probably needed 2+ Viagra just to get it up. YES I AM JEALOUS OF HEPH, I WOULD HAVE ALSO JUMPED ON KENDRA JUST NOT MARRIED HER.
actually wearing white started out as symbolizing you were wealthy not pure...so it's acceptable for anyone to wear white...look it up...
yea i bet you were a virgin on your wedding day too
Yeah, Kendra seems much like a slut, but weren't you ever taught that u can not judge a book by its cover. There has been many a great women that has come from the playbook enterprises. Doesn't mean that she is a "goldigging crazy white slut". That just means that u r very narrow-minded. This is 2009, baby. Grow up and accept the times. Race has nothing to do with this matter. Sounds like someone is jealous that they couldn't get there hands on a latino or black athlete. Shame!
I didn't see anybody mention anything about race. I don't think that's even an issue here.
Just for the record I had previously commented on someone elses comment. I was not calling Kendra a slut. I was simply trying to humor whomever left the ignorant, racist comment I was commenting on. Apparenty it has been removed. Note to everyone: People of all ages, races, sex, and beliefs have there right to believe what they want. I was trying to show a little open-mindedness to people that can't accept that times have changed. Personally, It is okay to love whomever you want dispite age, color or sex. I may be only 20 years old but i think that if someone finds love wether it be between two men or women or between two races everyone has the right to do so. This is America, aren't we supposed to have those rights? And might I add that I am a female that only dates men. Color is not important. It's whats inside. Have a little compasion for your fellow man. We can't all live up to everyone's standards, but we should at least live up to our own. I say Congrats, Hank and Kendra. Prove all the haters wrong. Live your life.
I wish them the best. I think they'll last forever, they really seem to be in love with each other.
Yep just wait a few years and say bye bye to his bank account.
Who is this guy anyways! Ive never even heard of him what team does he play for?
We don't know, but he has money... All that matters...
Baskett plays for the Philadelphia Eagles. He's a wide out. Basically a 2nd stringer so he probally doesn't have that much money.
I wish them the best and congrats on the new baby. I hope all goes well with the little one in the months to come.
I don't understand how people can judge others so harsh. Are any of you claiming to know Kendra? And when I say "know" I mean have you spent quality time with her or Hef or ANY of the other human beings that you drag through the mud for your own entertainment. Many of the things that you claim to say as the truth just simply are not. When someone reads your trash you come off sounding ignorant. It's sad.
amen
gross
Judge yourself by the same standards you use to judge others... the racist people on here are too cowardly to live by this, that's why they rot away in their misery and post nonsense about people they don't even know.
ya this chick is a bit annoying on Tv but do you really know her that well?
and also what does this article have to do with Mexicans? are all these dorky white dudes really that worried about losing their white women to other races? Maybe the white mans insecurities are pushing their women away... trust me all Mexicans are not little poor people from small poor villages.
Sincerely,
A wealthy and educated Mexican man that is enjoying beautiful white women
For the person who said it was inappropriate for her to wear white because that is for someone that is pure. This is 2009! Get off your highhorse and look at everyone that has worn white, and is far from being pure. If that was her dream dress, then let her wear it! It was a honor for her to get married at the mansion because the only other wedding held there was Hef's. So stop bashing on her having it there. Its gorgeous there and if they can have it there for free, WHY NOT?
what a PATHETIC REMARK "I hope its not typical american" ??????