Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert read their vows.Photo:Amy and Stuart Photography
Amy and Stuart Photography
It was a wedding meant for the stars!
Derek HoughandHayley Erbert’s Monterey County, California, wedding on Saturday featured plenty of sweet and stunning touches — from the bride’s custom duchess satin gown, to their reception inside a 100-year-old barn, to even appearances from famous friends such asNina Dobrev,Shaun WhiteandAlfonso Ribeiro.
But there’s many more details that made the redwood forest celebration a success and plenty of emotional moments worthy of a mention.
For more details on Hough, 38, and Erbert’s big day, readBrides’ Real Weddings featureand pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday.
01of 23Save the Date!Invitation for Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert’s wedding.Amy and Stuart PhotographyThe duo - whomet back in 2014when Hough and his sister Julianne tapped Erbert, now 28, to go on tour with them - sent guests a beautiful off-white reminder in the mail before the big day this weekend. It hit mailboxes sometime after Hough announced their proposal onInstagram in June 2022.
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Save the Date!
Invitation for Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert’s wedding.Amy and Stuart Photography
The duo - whomet back in 2014when Hough and his sister Julianne tapped Erbert, now 28, to go on tour with them - sent guests a beautiful off-white reminder in the mail before the big day this weekend. It hit mailboxes sometime after Hough announced their proposal onInstagram in June 2022.
02of 23Dressed to ImpressDerek Hough and groomsmen.Amy and Stuart PhotographyHough and his six dapper groomsmen — including best man Mark Ballas — posed for a sleek photo while hanging near the forest before the ceremony began.
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Dressed to Impress
Derek Hough and groomsmen.Amy and Stuart Photography
Hough and his six dapper groomsmen — including best man Mark Ballas — posed for a sleek photo while hanging near the forest before the ceremony began.
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Suit and Tie
Derek Hough in his wedding suit.Amy and Stuart Photography
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Ring the Bells
Hayley Erbert on her wedding day.Amy and Stuart Photography
05of 23Sweet SupportHayley Erbert with her bridesmaids.Amy and Stuart PhotographyErbert’s bridal party were dressed in silky champagne attire with pink, white and green foliage to match the decor.
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Sweet Support
Hayley Erbert with her bridesmaids.Amy and Stuart Photography
Erbert’s bridal party were dressed in silky champagne attire with pink, white and green foliage to match the decor.
06of 23I Now Pronounce You Stylish!Amy and Stuart PhotographyThe couple kept things classic at the wedding, as Erbert paired her gorgeous gown with a long veil, blusher and jewelry fromRing Concierge.
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I Now Pronounce You Stylish!
The couple kept things classic at the wedding, as Erbert paired her gorgeous gown with a long veil, blusher and jewelry fromRing Concierge.
07of 23A Reason to SmileDerek Hough and Hayley Erbert.Amy and Stuart Photography"It’s so interesting what a small sort of piece of metal can do to your whole persona and your whole outlook on everything, where all of a sudden it’s sort of like, oh, I have this promise that I carry with me all the time," Hough said. “And to want to be a man to live up to that promise daily for that person and for yourself and for others, it’s a powerful thing. It’s a beautiful thing. So for me, I’m excited to continue to aspire to be that man each and every day for her, for our animals and for our future family.”
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A Reason to Smile
Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert.Amy and Stuart Photography
“It’s so interesting what a small sort of piece of metal can do to your whole persona and your whole outlook on everything, where all of a sudden it’s sort of like, oh, I have this promise that I carry with me all the time,” Hough said. “And to want to be a man to live up to that promise daily for that person and for yourself and for others, it’s a powerful thing. It’s a beautiful thing. So for me, I’m excited to continue to aspire to be that man each and every day for her, for our animals and for our future family.”
08of 23Remain SeatedDerek Hough and Hayley Erbert’s wedding.Amy and Stuart PhotographyDinner options included steak, salmon and vegetarian. “Our food is one of the things that I’m really excited about,” the bride told PEOPLE before the ceremony.
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Remain Seated
Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert’s wedding.Amy and Stuart Photography
Dinner options included steak, salmon and vegetarian. “Our food is one of the things that I’m really excited about,” the bride told PEOPLE before the ceremony.
09of 23Sparks FlyDerek Hough and Hayley Erbert share a kiss.Amy and Stuart PhotographyThe couple shared their kiss following personal and traditional vows and some officiating from Hough’s brother-in-law.
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Sparks Fly
Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert share a kiss.Amy and Stuart Photography
The couple shared their kiss following personal and traditional vows and some officiating from Hough’s brother-in-law.
10of 23Trees of GreenDerek Hough and Hayley Erbert.Amy and Stuart Photography"It’s one of the most breathtaking places," Hough said of the area and the cliffside estate in Carmel, California, where they held a welcome party as well. “It’s like a fairytale.”
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Trees of Green
“It’s one of the most breathtaking places,” Hough said of the area and the cliffside estate in Carmel, California, where they held a welcome party as well. “It’s like a fairytale.”
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We Did It
12of 23A Walk to RememberDerek Hough and Hayley Erbert.Amy and Stuart PhotographyThe husband and wife tied the knot in front of 106 guests, includingJulianne Hough,Jenna Johnson,Shawn Johnson,Nina Dobrev,Shaun White,Robert and Kym Herjavec,Frieda Pinto,Amy Purdy,Maria MenounosandAlfonso Ribeiro.
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A Walk to Remember
The husband and wife tied the knot in front of 106 guests, includingJulianne Hough,Jenna Johnson,Shawn Johnson,Nina Dobrev,Shaun White,Robert and Kym Herjavec,Frieda Pinto,Amy Purdy,Maria MenounosandAlfonso Ribeiro.
13of 23Vroom VroomDerek Hough and Hayley Erbert.Amy and Stuart PhotographyThe beautiful visuals of the special day continued, as Hough and Erbert pulled up in a classic black convertible — even sharing a kiss while inside.
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Vroom Vroom
The beautiful visuals of the special day continued, as Hough and Erbert pulled up in a classic black convertible — even sharing a kiss while inside.
14of 23Hold My HandDerek Hough and Hayley Erbert.Amy and Stuart Photography"When we were thinking about a location we asked ourselves, ‘What’s important to us?'" Hough said. “Nature was the first thing. We want to be around trees and plants and Northern California kind of spoke out to us. We just want people to experience this place that we love, this nature, but also, it just feels incredibly romantic.”
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Hold My Hand
“When we were thinking about a location we asked ourselves, ‘What’s important to us?'” Hough said. “Nature was the first thing. We want to be around trees and plants and Northern California kind of spoke out to us. We just want people to experience this place that we love, this nature, but also, it just feels incredibly romantic.”
15of 23Take a SeatDerek Hough and Hayley Erbert’s wedding seating.Amy and Stuart PhotographyAs the day began to wind down after their meal, guests prepared to filter into a “regal” but “rustic” barn decorated withSignaturechandeliers and more.
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Take a Seat
Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert’s wedding seating.Amy and Stuart Photography
As the day began to wind down after their meal, guests prepared to filter into a “regal” but “rustic” barn decorated withSignaturechandeliers and more.
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Back at the Barnyard
Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert’s wedding scene.Amy and Stuart Photography
17of 23Dance the Night AwayScene from Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert’s wedding.Amy and Stuart PhotographyHough described the whole day as “a big love fest,” where family members shared speeches.
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Dance the Night Away
Scene from Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert’s wedding.Amy and Stuart Photography
Hough described the whole day as “a big love fest,” where family members shared speeches.
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Let Them Eat Cake
Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert’s wedding cake.Amy and Stuart Photography
19of 23Cut It OutDerek Hough and Hayley Erbert cut their cake.Amy and Stuart PhotographyThe couple told PEOPLE that they’ll soon be on their way to a honeymoon in Italy. “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,” Hough said. “And we’re hitting everywhere from Lake Como, Positano, Amalfi Coast, Rome, Tuscany, Florence. We’re hitting it all.”
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Cut It Out
Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert cut their cake.Amy and Stuart Photography
The couple told PEOPLE that they’ll soon be on their way to a honeymoon in Italy. “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,” Hough said. “And we’re hitting everywhere from Lake Como, Positano, Amalfi Coast, Rome, Tuscany, Florence. We’re hitting it all.”
20of 23Light Up My WorldDerek Hough and Hayley Erbert’s wedding night.Amy and Stuart PhotographyThe location featured stunning lighting which added to attendees’ memorable nights.
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Light Up My World
Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert’s wedding night.Amy and Stuart Photography
The location featured stunning lighting which added to attendees’ memorable nights.
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The Stars Dance
Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert dance at their wedding.Amy and Stuart Photography
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Party Time
Guests enjoy a night out at Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert’s wedding.Amy and Stuart Photography
23of 23UnforgettableDerek Hough, Hayley Erbert and some of their wedding guests.Amy and Stuart Photography"We went to Disney a couple of weeks ago, and there was the cutest little old couple, and they were swing dancing. There was a band playing, and I was like, that’s so sweet. I want to do that when we’re older," the bride said. “That’s what I look forward to - dancing until the end of time together and loving each other until the end of time.”
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Unforgettable
Derek Hough, Hayley Erbert and some of their wedding guests.Amy and Stuart Photography
“We went to Disney a couple of weeks ago, and there was the cutest little old couple, and they were swing dancing. There was a band playing, and I was like, that’s so sweet. I want to do that when we’re older,” the bride said. “That’s what I look forward to - dancing until the end of time together and loving each other until the end of time.”
source: people.com
