Nikki Reed Shares More Details & Pictures From Her Wedding To Ian Somerhalder

Ian Somerhalder carries a very happy Nikki Reed in his arms in this gorgeous shot from their recent nuptials, featured in the October 2015 issue of Brides.

Nikki, 27, opened up about the twosome’s secret wedding, planning under cover with her TV-star beau, working with bridal designer Claire Pettibone to create her dream dress, and more. Check it:

On the vibe: “We wanted a Louisiana backyard-barbecue feel, with food stations and a dance floor for our closest friends and family.”

On what mattered most: “It really was all about the food, the dancing, and the love.”

On the surprise: “We really wanted our wedding to be small, intimate, and about the two of us. We didn’t want our loved ones to show up with any expectations or squeezed into formal attire.”

On the dress: “Claire was an absolute dream to work with. 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.”

On the music: “Ellis Hall sang the night away. Live music is so important to us, and we couldn’t imagine anyone but Ellis there with us.”