Nikki Reed And Somerhalder Finally Opens Up About Their Secret Wedding

Four months later, Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder are finally opening up abouttheir secret April wedding.

“We wanted a Louisiana backyard-barbecue feel, with food stations and a dance floor for our closest friends and family,” Reed said in the October/November issue of Brides, available on newstands September 8.

The Twilight alum, 27, and Vampire Diaries actor, 36, tied the knot in Malibu, California, with a ceremony in Topanga Canyon.

While all eyes were on the newlyweds on their special day, their cake was a bit of showstopper, too. Decorated with white buttercream and delicate pink flowers, the cake — flavored red velvet in a nod to Somerhalder’s Southern roots (he’s from New Orleans)— was perfect for the rustic, floral-accented affair.

On top of the cake created by Vanilla Bake Shop sat two golden birds canoodling under a wreath, representing the two lovebirds.
The newlyweds also served guests their own signature cocktails. Reed’s was a sweet concoction of pear vodka, St. Germaine, and citrus bitters, while Somerhalder’s was a spicy hibiscus margarita.

“It really was all about the food, the dancing and the love,” Reed said.