Nick and Vanessa Lachey have been married [1] for six years now, and the couple are the proud parents of three kids, daughter Brooklyn and sons Camden and Phoenix. But do you remember their 2011 wedding [2]? The pair got engaged [3] in November 2010, and while most of the details were kept under wraps, fans later got a peek at the romantic nuptials when they aired on TLC. In case you didn't watch, here are a few fun facts about their big day.
- They tied the knot on an island. Not only that, but it was Richard Branson's private island in the British Virgin Islands.
- Their wedding was a surprise to their guests. "Our wedding invitations were in the form of a plane ticket," Nick told E! News [5]. "We told them they were going away and the attire was 'island chic.' It was all very vague."
- Vanessa stuck to tradition. Vanessa stunned in a gorgeous Monique Lhuillier ensemble with an embellished lace corset and a tufted skirt, and her something old was a pair of diamond earrings [6] Nick gave her during their first year of dating. "I wanted to be in that long traditional wedding gown with heels and I wanted my groom in a tux and shoes and not barefoot on the beach," she told People.
- It was a four-day affair. Celebrity wedding planner Sharon Sacks coordinated a celebration that matched the pair's fun, laid-back personality for their 35 guests.
- One of Nick's favorite moments was when he first saw Vanessa. "It literally took my breath away," he gushed to People. "It's a moment you fantasize about, and I was certainly not disappointed."
- Vanessa and Nick said "I do" on national television. The couple's nuptials later aired on TLC [7] in a program called Nick & Vanessa's Dream Wedding. The show documented their road to the aisle [8] and included some sweet interviews with the couple before the big day.
- It was an emotional day. The couple wrote their own vows [9] and Vanessa reportedly cried.
- They partied all night. Following the reception, everyone made their way to the beach, where they danced and watched fireworks.