Revealed to the general public in 2007, Rachel Legrain-Trapani was elected Miss France that year. After taking over from Alexandra Rosenfeld, the young beauty queen then handed over her tiara to Valérie Bègue at the end of her year of reign. Subsequently, the former Miss France tried her hand at several professions. She was notably a columnist in the show TPMP People, presented by Matthieu Delormeau on C8.
On the private side, Rachel Legrain-Trapani has known several men in her life. She notably dated the former world athletics champion Ladji Doucouré. She then had a romance with the footballer Aurélien Capoue, during which she gave birth to her first child. After a highly publicized relationship with the world champion Benjamin Pavard, the former Miss France found love again in the arms of Valentin Léonard. The couple recently got married.
Marseille designer Manon Gontero designed the wedding dress for the former Miss France
“We did it in a small group in Normandy. We got married in the same town hall as his parents, 24 years earlier. Everyone was very moved. I’m a romantic while my guy is not at all demonstrative. It was a beautiful way to show me his love. That’s what made me cry. It’s also a way to unite our family”indicated Rachel Legrain-Trapani in the columns of Gala.
The former beauty queen then revealed the behind the scenes of their civil union, which took place on June 15, 2024.Originally, I wanted to wear a jumpsuit because I suspected the weather wasn’t going to be nice. Except that Valentin absolutely wanted me to wear a dress.”, revealed Rachel Legrain-Trapani. In the end, she wore one of the creations of Marseille stylist Manon Gontero.
Rachel Legrain-Trapani: “I’m happy to do something big a few months later”
“She designed the pattern and it was totally what I had imagined. The top is lace and the skirt is satin. I really wanted something very simple.”, explained Rachel Legrain-Trapani. Her eldest son was also deeply moved when he saw his mother wearing this famous dress. “Gianni is acting like a strong little boy, I rarely see him cry. It moved me a lot. I think he was just happy for me“, she emphasized.
After this civil union, Rachel Legrain-Trapani and Valentin Leonard will organize a “big ceremony“in October 2024.”It will take place over four days and I will have four dresses. There, it’s a different mood. That’s why I wanted something very fresh for the wedding in Normandy. I’m happy to do something big a few months later. It allows us to enjoy things differently. There will be sixty guests. As I’m a big party girl, I want it to be a big party!“, she clarified.
