DWTS judge Derek Hough and Hayley Erbery have tied the knot in a wild ceremony in California’s redwood forest.
The couple exchanged I dos in front of 106 guests.
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Derek, 38, and Hayley, 28, shared the details of their marriage with People magazine.
The professional dancer’s bride revealed: “We’re in a redwood forest, but we got married right in front of is this mother tree that’s surrounded by all these smaller trees.
“They drop all the seeds, and it plants kind of like an army of children to protect the mother.”
She concluded: “The symbolism of it was beautiful. We’re here, planting out seeds to grow our family.”
Hayley planned the wedding with the help of Simply Troy Lifestyle + Events.
The wedding celebrations kicked off on Thursday with a welcome party in Carmel, California.
Derek said of the location: “It’s one of the most breathtaking places. It’s like a fairytale.”
The next day, the couple held a garden rehearsal dinner with family and their wedding party.
The DWTS judge described it as “a big love fest.”
Family members delivered speeches for the couple and celebrated their impending nuptials.
WEDDING DETAILS
Their wedding followed, with the bride and groom exchanging personal and traditional vows.
The ceremony was officiated by Derek’s brother-in-law.
Hayley wore a custom duchess gown made of satin and paired it with a long veil, blusher, and jewels by Ring Concierge.
She said of her look: “It’s all very just classic, timeless.”
She walked down the aisle to a special version of Richard Walters’ Unconditional.
After the ceremony, they and their 106 guests headed to a 100-year-old barn for the reception.
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The space was decorated with chandeliers, florals, and more.
Hayley changed from her wedding dress into a lace dress with a tulle skirt and a detachable train that was also custom from Marchesa.
The Jordan Kahn Music Company performed at the party.
Stars, including Julianne Hough, Jenna Johnson, Frieda Pinto, Amy Purdy, Maria Menounos, Shawn Johnson, Nina Dobrev, Shaun White, Robert and Kym Herjavec, Alfonso Ribeiro, and Val Chmerkovskiy were in attendance.
The couple will be celebrating their honeymoon in Italy.
Derek told People: “We’ve never been. I mean, I’ve been for a competition but that was it. We’ve never experienced it properly. So it’s really great because it’s a place that we’re going to be able to experience together for the first time.
“And we’re hitting everywhere from Lake Como, Positano, Amalfi Coast, Rome, Tuscany, Florence. We’re hitting it all.”
PREPARED TO WED
Derek and Hayley got engaged in June 2022.
The professional dancer worked with Chau Lui, the co-owner of Paris Jewellers, to design the “extraordinary and rare” custom diamond ring he proposed with, according to People.
At the time, they had been dating for seven years.
Derek confirmed their engagement on Social media.
He posted a photo of him and Hayley embracing, writing: “It’s only the beginning…the beginning of forever.”
The engagement took place at their home, according to their event planner Troy Williams – the same one they used for their wedding.
Their house was decorated with 250 oversized candles, 1,600 roses, orchids, white peonies, and pampas grass.
The planner told People: “Derek surprised her and got her out of the house for the afternoon. He wanted their home to be transformed.
“They’re an adventurous couple and have seen such big moments, but their home is their sanctuary and it’s where they fell even more in love.”
He added: “After she said ‘yes,’ it was just everything – such a special, beautiful moment and just so them.”
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