Australian billionaire James Packer and his new wife Kylie Lim have been spotted in Ibiza following their secret wedding aboard his $280 million superyacht off the coast of Sardinia. The couple arrived by boat on Friday alongside a group of family and friends during a Mediterranean getaway.
Packer, 58, opted for a casual appearance during the outing, wearing a light blue polo shirt, dark jeans and sunglasses. Lim, 46, chose a colourful ensemble featuring a blue patterned top, white trousers, tinted sunglasses and a bright patterned clutch bag.
The newlyweds appeared relaxed as they stepped off the boat and walked onto the dock with their guests, continuing their celebrations after tying the knot earlier this month. The island of Ibiza, located in Spain's Balearic archipelago, is a popular summer destination for international high-net-worth travellers.
Their sun-soaked appearance comes shortly after the couple exchanged vows in an intimate cocktail-style ceremony off the coast of Sardinia, Italy. The wedding took place aboard Packer's $280 million luxury vessel, IJE, with around 30 close friends and family members in attendance.
For the ceremony, Lim wore a strapless bridal gown featuring floral appliqué and paired with a traditional veil. She posed with Packer while holding her pet Cavoodle, completing her attire with two diamond tennis necklaces and a matching diamond bracelet.
Packer wore a blue suit paired with an open-neck white shirt, black sneakers, Ray-Ban sunglasses and a floral boutonniere pinned to his jacket lapel. Following their time in Ibiza, the luxury superyacht IJE was spotted navigating off northern Sardinia's Costa Smeralda coastline.
The couple were reportedly eager to tie the knot and immediately organised the ceremony to coincide with Packer's annual summer retreat in the Mediterranean Sea.
Secret Nuptials and Engagement History
The private ceremony marks the first marriage for New York socialite Lim and the third for Packer. The couple's wedding has drawn well-wishes from high-profile friends, including Australian television presenter Karl Stefanovic and his wife Jasmine Stefanovic.
Packer and Lim formally confirmed their engagement in March after reports emerged that Lim was seen wearing a diamond ring while running errands in Aspen, Colorado. "We are very happy to be engaged and looking forward to the future," Packer told news.com.au at the time.
The pair were originally introduced by mutual friends in Aspen, the Rocky Mountain resort town where Packer co-owns a residence with his second wife, Erica Baxter. Packer and Lim previously dated for nearly three years between late 2017 and 2020 before resuming their relationship last year.
Speculation regarding their engagement first surfaced in 2019 when Lim was photographed wearing a diamond sparkler on her ring finger during a luxury holiday aboard Packer's yacht in Capri, Italy. In 2020, the couple travelled together to Sydney to inspect construction progress at Packer's $2.4 billion Crown Barangaroo resort and casino development.
Packer has previously credited Lim with offering crucial support during a difficult period in his life following his high-profile split from singer Mariah Carey in 2016. Although the couple have kept their romance mostly away from public view, the wedding represents a major personal milestone after several years together.
Billionaire's Previous Marriages and Romance History
Packer has a long history of high-profile relationships. His first marriage was to Australian swimsuit model Jodhi Meares, whom he wed at his residential estate in the Sydney suburb of Bellevue Hill in October 1999. The marriage lasted two years before the pair separated in 2002.
Prior to his first marriage, Packer was engaged for two years to Australian model Kate Fischer before the couple called off their engagement in 1998.
In June 2007, Packer married Australian model and singer Erica Baxter in a civil ceremony held at the Hotel du Cap-Eden Roc in Cap d'Antibes on the French Riviera. The marriage ended in September 2013. Packer and Baxter share three children, Indigo, 18, Jackson, 16, and Emmanuelle, 13, and maintain an amicable relationship.
Packer later embarked on a romance with American pop icon Mariah Carey, with the couple becoming engaged in January 2016. Their engagement was called off nine months later in October 2016, resulting in a multi-million dollar financial settlement for Carey.
