Two weeks after their wedding, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and actress Hailee Steinfeld have offered a glimpse into their private celebration in Santa Barbara, California. Steinfeld recently recounted moments from the week leading up to their ceremony, highlighting the close-knit atmosphere and meaningful family connections during their wedding weekend.
Family Dinner Sets a Warm Tone Ahead of the Wedding
In the 39th issue of her newsletter BEAU SOCIETY, Hailee Steinfeld described an intimate dinner shared with their immediate families the night before the wedding festivities began. This gathering, which included grandparents affectionately called “nanas,” was a quiet moment of togetherness for just fourteen people. Steinfeld reflected on the evening’s special conversations coming from her brother Griffin.
“The night before the night before our wedding, we had dinner with just our immediate families (+ our nanas, of course). It was just the fourteen of us; a calm before the festivities.”
“At one point, Griffin unexpectedly prompted the question, ‘When did you know Hailee and Josh were meant to be together?’ Everyone went around and shared tiny, sweet, thoughtful, and funny observations. It was so special,” Steinfeld further added.
This heartfelt exchange illustrated the close bonds shared by the couple and their loved ones and set a reflective tone ahead of the celebrations.
Vibrant Elegance Defines the Welcome Party Atmosphere
Before their formal wedding day, Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld hosted a welcome party for guests who traveled to Santa Barbara. Steinfeld shared that the invitation included a distinctive dress code designed to create a lively yet elegant ambiance. The actress described this event as markedly different from the main wedding ceremony’s aesthetic.
“Our friends arrived the next day for our welcome party. The dress code was ‘vibrant elegance.’ It felt like a garden party, so fun and an entirely different vibe than our wedding day, which was an ‘all-black black tie’ and felt very classic and bold.”
Steinfeld’s choice to separate the social vibe of the welcome party from the wedding day’s classic style added unique flair to the entire weekend of events, creating varied experiences for their family and friends.
Wedding Rings and Looking Ahead to the NFL Season
Alongside sharing moments from their wedding festivities, Steinfeld also revealed a closer look at the couple’s wedding rings in her newsletter. With the ceremony behind them, Josh Allen is now able to fully refocus on his professional career as he prepares for the 2025 NFL season. The balance of intimate family celebrations and professional commitments marks an exciting new chapter for both Allen and Steinfeld.