Gutman watching the halftime show at home with her bulldog, Winnie. Alumni That Super Bowl Wedding Gown Was Designed by a Hum Ec Alum! Stories You May Like In the Disney+ Series ‘Ironheart,’ Alum Stars as Marvel’s Latest Hero Cornellian Crossword: ‘How About Them Apples?’ Feast Your Eyes: The Campus Eateries Visual Quiz A nuptial fashion superstar, Hayley Paige Gutman ’07 created the dress seen by millions at Bad Bunny's halftime show By Beth Saulnier Music phenom Bad Bunny had numerous surprises in store for viewers of his hotly anticipated halftime show at Super Bowl LX: songs by Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin; cameo appearances by celebrities like Pedro Pascal and Jessica Alba; a mobile sugarcane field at the 50-yard line; performers atop utility poles evoking Puerto Rico's fragile power grid; even a real-life wedding celebrated with joyous dancing. But for Cornellians, here's another suprise: not only were those nuptials legally binding, but the bridal gown was designed by a fellow alum. Human Ecology grad Hayley Paige Gutman ’07—known professionally as Hayley Paige—is one of the top names in the wedding industry. Gutman with models in some of her creations. Renowned for designs that are both classically romantic and fashion-forward, she has appeared on the long-running TLC reality show “Say Yes to the Dress” and become a particular favorite of Millennial brides. The gown featured at the Super Bowl is a convertible style named Becoming Jane, in honor of Jane Austen. Made of ivory lace, tulle, and cashmere with a slit skirt, it can be worn various ways including strapless, with spaghetti straps, with a high-neck bolero top, or with off-the-shoulder long sleeves. The dress featured at the Super Bowl is a convertible style named Becoming Jane, in honor of Jane Austen. "This gown lets you change, reveal, and conceal as you wish," Gutman says in the website description, "as if she were written to adapt to your story." So how did the dress wind up in one of the most-watched venues on the planet? Stories You May Like In the Disney+ Series ‘Ironheart,’ Alum Stars as Marvel’s Latest Hero Cornellian Crossword: ‘How About Them Apples?’ As Gutman explains, her sister—who's a producer—connected her with a stylist friend who was looking for a wedding dress for a confidential Super Bowl project. The Becoming Jane style on the Hayley Paige website, and Gutman's drawing for the Super Bowl. "I sent a selection of gowns in different sizes, not knowing much beyond that," she says. "As a designer, you never assume anything when a stylist pulls your work." Learning that one of her dresses had been chosen—and that it would appear in an actual wedding alongside Bad Bunny and company—was "surreal." I sent a selection of gowns in different sizes, not knowing much beyond that. "It was truly one of those pinch-me moments," she says, adding: "Dressing women for one of the most meaningful moments of their lives has always been my version of the Super Bowl, so having that happen on the Super Bowl stage itself was incredibly special." After the show, Gutman shared a video on her Instagram of herself at home—with her bulldog, Winnie, snuggled on her lap—watching the bride tie the knot in her design. As she declared in a caption: "This is my favorite kind of win." Top: Gutman watching the halftime show at home. (All images provided) Published February 9, 2026 Comments Ann Sirrine Rider, Class of 1964 12 Feb, 2026 Wonderful, wonderful! Reply Leave a Comment Cancel replyOnce your comment is approved, your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Class Year Email * Save my name, email, and class year in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ Other stories You may like Quizzes & Puzzles September / October ’25 Trivia Roundup Alumni How a Home Economics Alum Put Pyrex on the Front Burner Students Hotelie Aims to Bring Brown Butter to a Dairy Case Near You