Remember back in April, when Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed got married, making all of our vampire wedding dreams come true? Well, Brides got ahold of the professional photos from the couple’s top-secret nuptials — and they’re stunning. From Nikki’s long-sleeve lace Claire Pettibone dress to the boho-chic vibe, it’s one celebrity wedding album you can’t miss.
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Although the wedding took place in Topanga Canyon, California, Nikki and Ian wanted a “Louisiana backyard-barbecue feel,” which they created with food stations and live music from soul singer Ellis Hall. And, yeah, the bride and groom are both big-time actors, but they wanted the wedding to be “small, intimate, and about the two of us,” adding that the day “was all about the food, the dancing, and the love.”
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Wedding dress designer Claire Pettibone “was an absolute dream to work with,” Nikki tells Brides, “Not only is she an amazing designer, but she has the most wonderful energy. We were on the same page from the moment we met.”
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The couple was first spotted together July of last year, and they got engaged in January. After their April wedding, Ian’s Vampire Diaries costar Kat Graham told People “I haven’t met two people that were more of soul mates than those guys,” adding that “it’s really exciting when you see two people come together that are amazing.”
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See more photos from Nikki and Ian’s wedding on brides.com and in the October/November issue of Brides, on newsstands September 8.
Do you love Nikki and Ian’s wedding photos as much as we do? And how gorgeous is that dress? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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