According to a recent article by US Weekly, Crystal Hefner shared a carousel of wedding photographs on her Instagram on April 4. Hefner married her boyfriend, James Ward, after the demise of her ex-husband, Hugh Hefner, the founder of Playboy.Cystal Hefner got married to James Ward in a romantic wedding ceremony in one of the Cook Islands, named Aitutaki, on April 2, 2026.A marine biologist by profession, James Ward is also the founder of the eco tour company SeeThroughSea, as per his Instagram bio. Ward proposed to Harris in April 2025 after a year of dating at her Hawaii home with a beautiful six-carat mine-cut diamond ring. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostJames' firm SeeThroughSea, is based in Hawaii. It offers a multitude of experiences, including wildlife safaris and deep sea adventures, and personalized ocean experiences for up to six people.Due to the majority of his work involving the sea, it is no surprise that Ward is quite interested in whale watching. He frequently shares pictures and videos of the sea as well as whale watching on his social media handles and looks happy following his heart:"I had my ideal experience after ten years of wanting, hoping, traveling, looking, and waiting. In a September 2022 Instagram post, he included a video of the whale and stated, "Two hours alone with the coolest Humpback I've ever met in perfect vis, with some of my favorite people in paradise."In July 2024, Ward posted for the first time on his social media about his relationship with Crystal Hefner.Writing about romance with Crystal, he described the past few months as "nothing short of spectacular," along with a video of the two enjoying together on vacations.About Crystal Hefner 's wedding postOn April 4, 2026, Crystal Hefner posted photographs of her intimate yet serene wedding ceremony with James Ward. Hefner was dressed up in a long-sleeved white gown by Oksana Mukha. The dress was decorated with more than 5,400 Swarovski crystals.Crystal Hefner told People Magazine during an interview that she chose the lace "Margot" wedding dress because it was similar to that of a 'Disney Princess dress'.In another photograph, Crystal Hefner's gorgeous diamond wedding ring was shown. It was highlighted by the flower crown she wore during the ceremony.The newlyweds did their first dance on the song Safe With Me by Ike Dweck. In keeping in tune with their picturesque island setting, Hefner and Ward chose a "simple, elegant, and ocean-inspired" ceremony.The couple decided to spend their honeymoon in the Cook Islands. Hefner chuckled as she gave a hint about the couple's future:"[We hope for] more travel, more adventures in nature, and continuing to build a life centered around love, animals, the ocean, and meaningful experiences together." Crystal Hefner added:"We're thrilled to continue traveling, spending time in nature, and creating a life that reflects the things we both love." Hugh had previously been married twice, to Kimberley Conrad from 1989 until 2010 and to Mildred Williams from 1949 to 1959. She got married to Playboy founder Hugh Hefner from 2012 to 2017, until his demise. The Playboy tycoon had four kids.