Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson spared ** expense for Their romantic wedding in 2002. The picture-perfect couple, who first met in 1998, participated in a traditional Christian wedding at a church in Jessica's native Texas. **t only did the pop singers incorporate music for Their big day by serenading each other with songs they wrote, but they eventually shared the special moment with Their fans. They televised their wedding on VH1's All Access Celebrity Weddings special in 2003 and included footage of the entire wedding on an episode of Their MTV reality show, Newlyweds, as well as on a DVD that was part of Jessica's 2004 rerelease of her album In This Skin. Even though they got divorced four years after saying "I do," Their nuptials will always hold a special place in our **stalgic hearts. Read on for every detail about Their ceremony and reception.
Jessica wore a custom-made gown by Vera Wang. Jessica donned a white strapless beaded gown by Vera Wang. She paired her gorgeous veil with an 11-carat Harry Winston pave diamond headband, while her hair, which was styled by Ken Paves, was pinned back on each side with vintage Van Cleef & Arpels brooches.
Jessica's childhood friend officiated the ceremony. Jessica's friend, Brian Buchek, helped the duo tie the k**t. The couple's mothers also played a special role in the ceremony as they each lit a unity candle together, signaling the merge between Their two families.
They spared ** expense for the reception. Aside from filling the Barton Creek Resort & Spa ballroom with an estimated 30,000 roses, the two went all out for the lavish menu. Dinner included Maine lobster bisque, spinach salad, and Southern crab cakes, while dessert included a five-tier cake, a carrot cake, a red velvet cake, a pound cake, and a chocolate groom's cake decorated with a Cincinnati bear claw representing Nick's favorite team.